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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest
Agricultural Technology

Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest

Perth-based Team ORS claims top prize in Samsung Australia's nationwide STEM competition, 'Solve for Tomorrow', with a device addressing pesticide overuse in agriculture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry
Engineering

IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry

Determined to stimulate diversity in the data industry, Cathy Conroy shares her journey of championing female inclusion across tech roles in Australia and New Zealand.

By Cathy Conroy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
EduTech

IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.

By Carla Ramchand • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Storage

IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology

On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference

In the unrelenting world of IT, the overlooked human element—understanding and connecting with the people behind the screens—often proves to be the key to sustained success.

By Amy Hasty • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Digital Realty partners with UK's Digital Futures Programme
Hyperscale

Digital Realty partners with UK's Digital Futures Programme

Digital Realty allies with UK's Digital Futures Programme to groom young digital talent, aiding program expansion into Thames Valley schools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech

REGnosys allies with WISE to combat gender disparity in technology, emphasising female role models to inspire more women into STEM careers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
IT Industry

Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap

Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm
Firewalls

Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm

Cybercrime threats have doubled against industrial companies that have integrated the Industrial Internet of Things.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Seagate releases fifth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report
Seagate

Seagate releases fifth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report

Seagate Technology unveils its fifth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, revealing significant advancements in multiple imperative areas.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech

International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.

By Maya Kumar • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
'Women in STEM' shine at Ideas of India Summit 3.0
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

'Women in STEM' shine at Ideas of India Summit 3.0

At the Ideas of India Summit 3.0, top-ranking women in STEM, including ISRO's Nandini Harinath, shared their career journeys, emphasising the importance of education and support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications
EduTech

UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications

UK sees a 10% hike in university computing applications from women, signalling the third consecutive year of growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
EduTech

REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector

REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
'Digital Futures' education scheme expands to three more UK sites
EduTech

'Digital Futures' education scheme expands to three more UK sites

After attaining triumph at UTC Heathrow, Activate Learning Education Trust is extending its award-winning 'Digital Futures' programme to three further UK sites, tackling the digital skills shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
King's College to invest £45.5m in interdisciplinary science innovation
EduTech

King's College to invest £45.5m in interdisciplinary science innovation

King's College London to infuse £45.5m into science-focused initiatives, establishing interdisciplinary research hubs and creating 64 academic roles in bid to spur innovation and drive UK economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
State of UK research and innovation in science and tech in 2024
EduTech

State of UK research and innovation in science and tech in 2024

Council on Geostrategy to launch a substantial survey determining strengths and weaknesses of UK's science and technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024