The Australian Government has pledged almost $2 million in funding to support women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roles across the country.
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Women in geoscience study reveal disparity
A University of South Australia (UniSA) research project has found that only 3 per cent of women in the geosciences sector have achieved their career goals.
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BMA announces $5m STEM program for QLD schools
The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has formed a $5m partnership with schools throughout Queensland’s Bowen Basin to help boost technology-related education.
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BHP targets roots of global sustainability challenges
BHP Foundation chief executive James Ensor has addressed mining's task to become more sustainable amid the protests outside the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week.
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Pushing mining onto an innovative pathway
Advitech uses its knowledge in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing to develop solutions that improve mining operations.
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Automation ushers in transformative change in mining leadership
In a sector where automation requires different ways of working, collaborating and engaging, leaders must also change to retain and attract talent. BHP vice president Rag Udd explains how the mining giant achieves this.
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Rio Tinto invests in Australia’s autonomous future
Rio Tinto has introduced Australia’s first nationally recognised qualifications in automation to provide workers with skills in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry.
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Rio Tinto provides $1 million for Indigenous education in Pilbara
Rio Tinto has supported the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation (GPFF) and Western Australia’s minister for education and training in opening the Karratha science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) centre for Indigenous students in the Pilbara.
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Rio Tinto pursues development of ‘Silicon Valley of mining’
Rio Tinto has backed the Western Australian Government’s launch of its first ever five-pillar approach to enhancing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) capabilities throughout the state.
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Mining for diversity
Gender diversity is not a corporate catchphrase when it comes to the mining sector’s forerunners. Women in leading positions at BHP, Fortescue and St Barbara lay out their achievements, but also point out that more needs to be done.
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Indigenous students to reach new heights in robotics
The Toolooa Indigenous Group Robotics (TIGeR) team is set to join the upcoming robotics competition in Rockhampton, Queensland in August this year.
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Female representation in STEM to be pushed in the next decade
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has launched the Women in STEM Decadal Plan, which has found under-representation and under-utilisation of women in science, technology, engineering
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The Advitech Group celebrates a 30 year contribution to industry
The Advitech Group has delivering science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEM&M) solutions to industry — locally, nationally and internationally — since 1988.
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Tech targets taking exploration 300km underground
The Australian Academy of Sciences has launched a comprehensive 10-year plan for Australian geoscience development.
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Origin Energy supports Indigenous STEM scholarships at UNSW
Origin Energy’s philanthropic arm, Origin Foundation, has given $5 million to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to assist Indigenous students pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) fields.
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Rio Tinto fires up STEM subjects at WA schools with Murdoch University
Rio Tinto has teamed up with Murdoch University to support a STEM Outreach Programme for regional Western Australian high schools, as part of a joint initiative to boost student engagement in science-based subjects.
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Queensland Government unveils new STEM scholarship program
A new scholarship program has been launched in Queensland to support students studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at TAFE.
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Tackling the STEM skills gap
The number of young men and women studying science, technology, engineering and maths is steadily declining. Australian Mining speaks to BHP’s chief of staff and head of geoscience, Laura Tyler, about the importance of addressing the STEM skills gap.
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Female engineering graduates on the rise at UQ
A record number of women have graduated from engineering at the University of Queensland, well above the national average.
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BHP says 50 per cent of its workers will be women by 2025
BHP Billiton has announced its plan to make half its workforce women by 2025, in the lead up to the company’s annual general meeting in London today.
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