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TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
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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.
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Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM
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Kinetic IT collaborates with CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, aiming to encourage First Nations women to seek tech industry opportunities in Australia.
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IWD 2024: Lessons in empowerment, authenticity, and preparation
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Reflecting on International Women's Day 2024, a seasoned STEM professional discusses the invaluable lessons learnt from mentors advocating empowerment, authenticity and readiness.
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IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
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IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.
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IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women’s Day
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On International Women's Day, Tecala pushes for gender inclusion by adopting gender-neutral language in ads and promoting non-binary individuals, aiming for more women in leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
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IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.
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IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?
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Resilience deemed critical leadership trait in a study of 3000 women, with personal narratives reinforcing its key role in overcoming adversity.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM
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Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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IWD 2024: Why representation is key to inspiring the next generation of tech-talent
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International Women’s Day 2024 sheds light on dwindling women's representation in tech, highlighting the urgent need for role models to inspire future talent.
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IWD 2024: Women at Reddie & Grose inspire new generation
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For International Women's Day, Reddie and Grose's female professionals aim to motivate future scientists by sharing their experiences in the often male-dominated sectors.
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IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
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Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
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On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.
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IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
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Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.
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Reflecting on IWD, it's evident that the tech industry still faces a significant gender gap, necessitating strategic action and culture shifts from businesses for effective change.
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IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?
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The increasing democratisation of AI presents unique opportunities for women to lead in the rapidly expanding AI era, levelling the tech playing field.
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IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport
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Women are pioneering change in the sustainable transport sector, challenging the gender gap and driving innovation at leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, Scorpio Electric.
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IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology
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There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .
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IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
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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.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech
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Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.
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IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
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New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
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'Women in STEM' shine at Ideas of India Summit 3.0
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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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.
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Digital Realty partners with UK's Digital Futures Programme
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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Digital Realty allies with UK's Digital Futures Programme to groom young digital talent, aiding program expansion into Thames Valley schools.
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REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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REGnosys allies with WISE to combat gender disparity in technology, emphasising female role models to inspire more women into STEM careers.