News: women
Changing the face of politics in South Australia
A new program offered by the University of Adelaide 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 the University of Adelaide.
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The untapped workforce potential of refugee women
This Refugee Week (19-25 June), a new report 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 the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute has found. This was the case whether or not women knew they had PCOS.
