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Exploring the gender disparity in STEM and how to change this going foward

The gender disparity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) fields continues to be a significant issue in the UK.

Awareness of climate change inequities persists among U.S.

Many Americans fail to grasp the impact of climate change inequalities, with over a third believing it affects all groups equally, hindering efforts towards climate justice.

Why must we increase representation for female entrepreneurship?

Although we live in a diverse world working towards equal opportunities, the statistics show that females are less likely than males to start businesses. Shalini Khemka, CBE, explores why female entrepreneurship is essential to foster sustainable economic growth.

Essentiality of diversity in STEM education

Nadeem Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Templeton and Partners, discusses his thoughts on the essentiality of diversity in STEM education.

Exploring the intersection of motherhood and STEM careers

As more women balance the obligations of motherhood with professions in STEM, the confluence of motherhood and STEM careers is a subject of growing relevance.

Reducing menopause stigma at work could improve women’s career progression

Positive conversations around the impact of menopause can help mid-life women to thrive in the workplace by reducing menopause stigma.

Gender inequality in computer science begins in early elementary-school years

Researchers find that gender inequality in computer science begins for girls as early as the third grade.

Gender and racial bias in the NHS: Disparities in specialty training

Racial bias in the NHS is affecting those able to apply and get into specialty training programs, exacerbated further by disparities in gender.

Spotlight: Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Open Access Government places Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy under the spotlight.

Why do the effects of an anti-ageing drug differ with gender?

The effect of the anti-ageing drug rapamycin differs in male and female fruit flies, find researchers, who seek to understand how sex influences the development of age-related disease.

Providing opportunities and empowering women to become #Incharge

The #InCharge movement highlights the steps both education and career services need to make 'empowering women' a reality in the workplace.

How businesses can address the lack of gender diversity in senior roles

Gender diversity in senior roles is a topic of increasing importance in the business world, with women still significantly underrepresented in leadership positions.

The Baroness Casey Review: Racism, misogyny and homophobia in policing

The Baroness Casey Review demonstrates a rigorous scratch of the surface exposing institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia within policing.

Met Police misconduct: 1000 sexual allegations to be investigated against officers

800 Met Police officers are being investigated, facing sexual and domestic abuse claims and other accusations of potential Met Police misconduct.

‘Heteronormativity’ can affect transgender and non-binary people at work

Some of the challenges that transgender and non-binary staff can face are due to the workplace culture of ‘heteronormativity’, which can impact inclusivity.

International Women’s Day: We need more than corporate virtue-signalling

Corporate virtue-signalling on International Women's Day is patronising; what can companies actually do to promote gender equality in the workplace? 

What are the cardiovascular risks of hormone therapy?

Individuals suffering from gender dysphoria may decide to take hormone therapy, but a new study says that this treatment can increase the risk of serious cardiac events.

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