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Gender equality stories

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ECI Software Solutions shortlisted for two global industry accolades
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ECI Software Solutions has been nominated for the Stratus Award for Cloud Computing and a Stevie Award for Women in Business.
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Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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Two women from Aston University shine at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, earning top honours in academia and tech.
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UK Women in Tech Awards 2023 shine on outstanding contributors
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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The Women in Tech Awards 2023 celebrated women professionals making significant contributions to the industry.
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HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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HSBC and East Village team up for Birmingham Tech Week to support female founders in navigating the funding landscape.
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Winner of ESET woman in cybersecurity scholarship announced
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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This year’s winner is Shradha Angrish, who is studying mechanical engineering with mathematical and computer sciences at the University of Adelaide.
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IWD 2023: Women in the modern workplace – culture needs to catch up
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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While COVID-19 had a devastating impact on global health and economies, it also acted as a catalyst for modernisation in the workplace.
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IWD 2023: The Art of Shifting Careers - from art to telco
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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From fine arts to tech, a woman of colour shares her journey of breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. #TechTrailblazer #WomensDay.
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IWD 2023: My advice for Women in STEM - you belong
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Every one of us needs to make a conscious and concerted effort to create the platforms and make the space for every voice to be heard and opinion to be counted.
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IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the rapid rollout of technology heightening the demand for IT security services.
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IWD 2023: Flexible working can reduce gender inequality by enabling mothers to stay in work
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The rapid normalisation of remote work has made both flexible working and working from home less stigmatised and could ultimately work in women's favour.
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IWD 2023: Breaking through the stereotypes for diversity in cyber
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Only 25% of cyber security professionals are women, leaving a big gap in perspectives for protecting the digital economy and online safety, says a new study.
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IWD 2023: Finding your leadership identity means defeating comparison culture
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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I shifted my focus to honing my unique qualities and skills to become a manager, leader, and founder of a company in a way that comes authentically to me.
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IWD 2023: Why equity in the ICT world needs to start in primary school
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Inspiring young girls with the transformational power of technology will help close the sector’s stubbornly wide gender gap.
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IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.
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IWD 2023: Closing the gender gap and promoting equality in innovation and tech
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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To promote gender equality in cybersecurity, it is essential to embrace both innovation and technology, as they have the power to transform the industry.
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IWD 2023: 5 ways to create more balanced experiences in the workplace
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Findings from the Qualtrics study highlight the diverse gender experience gaps that exist in workplaces across Australia and New Zealand.
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IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.
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IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.
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IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Australian tech companies strive for gender equity, but work remains to close wage and leadership gaps, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap Report.
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IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.
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IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won’t come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust’s VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .
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IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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In championing women in ICT, we must create equitable conditions for female ICT students and professionals to flourish at every stage of their career.
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IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.
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IWD 2023: How organizations can reduce gender bias with Data Science and AI
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Despite the immense growth the region has seen in recent years, a majority of consumers continue to be unbanked or underbanked.