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Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech
Data Analytics

Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech

From French novels to data models, one woman charts an unlikely journey into big tech and urges others to embrace unexpected STEM paths.

By Dr Caterina Constantinescu • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Liverpool FC teams with SAS for AI-powered marketing
Data Analytics

Liverpool FC teams with SAS for AI-powered marketing

Liverpool strike multi-year deal with SAS to power AI-driven marketing, sharpening global fan engagement and partner campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules
Digital Transformation

UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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

Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM
Human Capital Management

Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM

Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change
Unified Communications

'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change

Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 9 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards
Digital Transformation

Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards

Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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

LOGIC & PhiBonacci bring 3D STEM labs to classrooms
eLearning

LOGIC & PhiBonacci bring 3D STEM labs to classrooms

LOGIC and PhiBonacci partner to embed 3D STEM simulations directly into classroom displays, turning each screen into a ready-made virtual lab.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Baidam ties tech hiring to Deadly Coders training fund
Security Operations Centres

Baidam ties tech hiring to Deadly Coders training fund

Baidam will fund a GBP £20,000 Deadly Coders academy place for every 10 tech hires, tying recruitment success directly to Indigenous training.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Women in STEM: Unlocking Canada's innovation potential
Artificial Intelligence

Women in STEM: Unlocking Canada's innovation potential

Women now outnumber men in Canadian post-secondary study, yet remain sidelined in STEM and AI roles, threatening innovation and competitiveness.

By Cinzia Bazzo • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Canada urged to back women in STEM to power AI growth
EduTech

Canada urged to back women in STEM to power AI growth

Canada's tech leaders say closing the gender gap in STEM is vital to ethical AI and digital growth, urging targeted support for women.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership
DevOps

Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership

Women leaders at RSK Australia share how purpose, resilience and courage shape careers in STEM, energy, environment and heritage.

By RSK Australia • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech

On International Women's Day, tech leaders warn progress for women is no accident and urge deliberate action to fix systemic bias.

By May Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap
Robotics

Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap

Strathcona Girls Grammar has launched a dedicated AI and STEM lab to embed tech learning in every year level and tackle the gender gap in STEM.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes to support creative play
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes to support creative play

LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes in Australia with creative, screen-free activities from local female-led brands to support kids' mindfulness and play.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia's cyber security
EduTech

AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia's cyber security

The 2025 AISA Awards have honoured leaders and organisations for outstanding contributions to Australia's cyber security across education, innovation, and community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
VESIT partners with MBF & Addverb to launch new Tinkerers' Lab
Robotics

VESIT partners with MBF & Addverb to launch new Tinkerers' Lab

VESIT has partnered with Maker Bhavan Foundation and Addverb to launch a new Tinkerers' Lab, featuring advanced robotics for hands-on STEM learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity
EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025