News: women
Changing the face of politics in South Australia
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.