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Second National Review of Gender Equality Announced

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has announced the second National Review of Gender Equality, which is being carried out by an expert group, on behalf of the Higher Education Authority (HEA). Minister Harris said, “we have seen significant improvements across higher education when it comes to gender equality. […]
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Gender Equality Enhancement Fund 2021

By Ryan Harmon
The HEA is launching its call for applications to the Gender Equality Enhancement Fund 2021. The aim of this fund is to advance gender equality initiatives in Irish higher education. Applications under the Fund will open on Friday, June 4, and the deadline for submission of applications will be 12 noon on Friday, September 24, […]
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How Ireland is improving gender diversity in its technology industry

By Jack Mullen
Tackling the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) industries has received international focus in recent years. In February 2021, Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Chief, announced: “Advancing gender equality in science and technology is essential for building a better future.” In Ireland, this issue is proactively being addressed. With
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Tech reset could help tackle gender inequality

By Jack Mullen
Image courtesy of www.freevector.com International research highlights importance of systemic change In the European Union, women account for 25% of information, science, and technology graduates, but only 13% of the workforce in these fields, according to the European Commission. Even in those countries that rank highly on various measures of gender equality, much