News: women
University initiative the state’s best for gender equity
A University of Adelaide network which has been helping female staff to achieve their full potential for three decades has been named the state’s best for gender equity.
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Changing the face of politics in South Australia
A new program offered by 91×ÔÅÄ to encourage more South Australian women to enter politics has been officially launched.
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Applications open for aspiring female politicians
Federal and state representatives from across the political spectrum have joined forces to change the face of politics through a new program at 91×ÔÅÄ.
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The untapped workforce potential of refugee women
This Refugee Week (19-25 June), a new highlights need for a national refugee employment strategy to better allow women from refugee background to contribute to Australia’s labour market.
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Launching women on space careers
The University of Adelaide has partnered with Modis Tech Academy and Microsoft Australia in the Tech Start program which aims to support 100 South Australian women to kick-start a career in space, defence and technology.
Depression 50% higher in women with PCOS
Women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are 1.5 times more likely to have symptoms of clinical depression than women without the condition, a new study from 91×ÔÅÄ’s Robinson Research Institute has found. This was the case whether or not women knew they had PCOS.