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Championing Gender Equality: Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s insightful keynote address on International Women's Day 2024

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2024 > 03

On International Women's Day, 8 March 2024, ECU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) and Vice-President, Professor Cobie Rudd, delivered the opening Keynote Address at the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s International Women’s Day Celebrations.

ECU women blazing a trail to light the way

Friday, 08 March 2024

This International Women's Day (IWD) Edith Cowan University is celebrating some of the trailblazing women in its midst.

ECU first WA university to receive five Cygnet Awards for gender equity

Thursday, 11 January 2024

ECU has received its fifth SAGE Cygnet Award, the highest number available. The awards measure and validate efforts by institutions to reduce and remove barriers to gender equity, diversity, and inclusion.

2023 WA Women’s Hall of Fame exhibition launches at Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

Saturday, 02 December 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 12

The 2023 WA Women’s Hall of Fame traveling photographic exhibition arrived at its final stop on 2 December 2023 at the Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre. ECU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) and Bunbury local, Professor Cobie Rudd, featured as guest speaker.

ECU Deputy Vice-Chancellor selected as inaugural member of the National Athena Swan Australia Advisory Committee

Tuesday, 28 November 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 11

ECU Deputy-Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures), Professor Cobie Rudd has been appointed as an inaugural member of the National Athena Swan Australia Advisory Committee. Consisting of 12 expert members, the committee will provide assurance, independent advice, and guidance to Science in Australia Gender Equity Limited (SAGE) on the implementation of the Athena Swan Charter in Australia.

2023 Edith Cowan Athena Swan Advancement Scheme recipients announced.

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 11

Four ECU staff members have been recognised for their resilience, perseverance, and commitment to gender equality with an Edith Cowan Athena Swan Advancement Scheme honour in the eighth round of the Awards.

Inspiring a new generation of engineers

Tuesday, 03 October 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 10

In September, ECU’s School of Engineering hosted a successful bridge building workshop for primary school age girls and boys from the Children’s University Program entitled ‘Build a Bridge and Get Over It!’.

ECU Professor inspires at STEMM empowerment event for girls in the Southwest

Tuesday, 05 September 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 09

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) and Vice-President, Professor Cobie Rudd, provided a  keynote address, opening a Southwest event girls from Years 5-9 entitled ‘STEMXX: A STEM Event for Girls’ on 26 August 2023.

ECU hosts traveling exhibition celebrating WA Women’s Hall of Fame 2023 inductees

Tuesday, 22 August 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 08

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is hosting a traveling photographic exhibition featuring sixteen Western Australian women, who in 2023 have been inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame.

Breaking Barriers: ECU earns prestigious Cygnet Award again for dedication to women in STEMM

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

ECU has received its second Cygnet Award, part of the international Athena Swan accreditation program, for outstanding efforts to deliver gender-equal opportunities and outcomes, in particular for women in STEMM.

Women higher education professionals commit to mentoring and building networks to boost the numbers of women in leadership roles in Australian institutions

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Participants attended a women’s leadership event hosted by Advance HE and Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at ECU Joondalip Campus in Perth.

Gender equity high on the agenda as Deputy Vice-Chancellor hosts SAGE Athena Swan team at ECU

Wednesday, 31 May 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 05

On Thursday, 18 May 2023, ECU hosted a visit from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), the organisation leading the Athena Swan Charter in Australia.

Dr Michelle Ellis receives Outstanding WA Cyber Security Educator of the Year award

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Stay Cyber Safe presented the 2023 Western Australia Cyber Security Awards as part of this years Cyber West Summit.

DVC (Regional Futures) inspires women in STEM in the South West

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 About ECU > Commitment to Equality and Diversity > Gender equality > News and Events > News > Athena Swan Media Releases > 2023 > 05

On Wednesday, 3 May 2023, ECU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) and Vice-President, Professor Cobie Rudd, provided an engaging address to participants in the 2023 Women in STEM Jumpstart Program, sharing experiences as a leader and woman in STEM.

Drawings reveal gender bias in math, but experts say the future looks bright for women in STEM

Monday, 13 March 2023

Two global studies which asked school students to draw their perception of mathematics have revealed children commonly associate maths teachers with women, and working mathematicians with men. However, the results revealed more females want to work in STEM industries.

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