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Aurizn acquires PAC Australia to expand defence expertise
2 days ago
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Aurizn Group has acquired PAC Australia in a strategic move to bolster its position in the defence technology sector, enhancing capabilities and expertise.
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DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives
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DXC Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing STEM education globally, focusing on diversity and inclusivity across its various initiatives.
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UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
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A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
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UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
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New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.
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Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
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Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.
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GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
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GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.
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Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship
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Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.
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Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia
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Carbonix teams up with Toll Uncrewed Systems to boost drone operations in Australia, leveraging Toll's training expertise to enhance the performance and versatility of Carbonix’s UAV platforms.
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Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Australia Managing Director
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Managing Director for Australia. Ramchand to drive growth and lead AI integration.
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Biorelate names Ben Sidders as new Chief Scientific Officer
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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science
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stem
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life sciences
Biorelate appoints Ben Sidders as Chief Scientific Officer, enhancing their executive team with his extensive life sciences expertise to drive innovation.
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Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Altis Consulting renews commitment to gender equality in STEM with updated DevelopHer programme, starting September 2024, offering tailored training and guaranteed jobs.
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Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Immersive cybersecurity experiences and inclusive hiring practices are key to attracting more women into the cyber sector, fostering creativity and diversity.
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NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.
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Breaking barriers: a female engineer’s journey in the data centre industry
Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
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A pioneer in the data centre industry, a female engineer shares her journey from Imperial College to leading projects at B&W Engineering, advocating for gender equality in STEM.
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DXC Technology donates laptops to NT primary schools
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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DXC Technology, in tandem with NT Cricket and the Shell V-Power Racing Team, donates 90 laptops to three Darwin primary schools, enhancing students' digital and STEM learning.
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Isha Ambani addresses gender gap at Girls in ICT Day India
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Ms. Isha M. Ambani's stirring speech at Girls in ICT Day India 2024 highlights the urgent need for women in STEM, urging systemic change to bridge the gender gap.
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Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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blockchain
The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.
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Amy Cohn to lead SmartBear team as Chief People Officer
Thu, 16th May 2024
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software development
Amy Cohn has been appointed Chief People Officer at SmartBear, reinforcing the company's growth ambitions and focus on AI, culture, and strategic leadership.
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Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.
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TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.