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Supporting Women in Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity industry is at the forefront of technological advancement, constantly evolving to counter increasingly sophisticated threats. However, a significant challenge facing the industry is the gender disparity within its workforce.
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Encouraging Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds to Study STEM Subjects
Schools are currently facing recruitment and retainment issues for STEM leaders, hindering the access disadvantaged students have to the subjects. In this video, Jodie McGeehan, the Principal Teacher of STEM at ST Andrew’s RC Secondary, highlights how a whole school and community support of STEM subjects has helped less advantaged students access and pursue STEM.
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Investing in Women to Reduce the National STEM Skills Shortage
Women make up only 24% of the STEM workforce, demonstrating a clear gender gap in STEM fields. In this video, Amanda Solloway MP, Former Minister for Science, Research and Innovation in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, discusses the importance of encouraging young women to become involved in STEM within educational settings and the workplace.
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What are Companies Doing to Tackle Workplace Maternity Bias?
All workers are protected against discrimination if they are dismissed or treated unfairly because of pregnancy or childbirth. Dr Emma Waltham, Maternity Returns Specialist discusses how companies can better support those returning from maternity leave and dismantle the bias associated with this.
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Dr. Emma Waltham, Maternity Returns Specialist
We're delighted to welcome Dr Emma Waltham as a Content Contributor for MyGovCentral. Dr Waltham specialises in supporting STEM organisations to successfully re-engage their maternity returners and will be sharing insights from her work with us on MyGovCentral.
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