Equate Scotland Partnership Offering Presentation

From Evidence to Action: What We Heard from Scotland’s STEM Employers

When Equate Scotland launched the General Inclusion Practices in Scottish STEM Organisations (GIPSO) research in May, the focus was on evidence. The research highlighted both the progress being made across Scotland's STEM sector and the…
Building Inclusive STEM Workplaces in Scotland
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Building Inclusive STEM Workplaces in Scotland: Reflecting on an inspiring day of conversation, collaboration and action

In May, Equate Scotland brought together partners, employers, policymakers and industry leaders from across Scotland's STEM ecosystem for a landmark event. The launch of our General Inclusion Practices in Scottish STEM Organisations (GIPSO)…
Equate Scotland Speed Metoring Workshop with Creative Edinburgh

Sparking Connections at Our Speed Mentoring Workshop

Sparking Connections at Our Speed Mentoring Workshop Last week, Friends of Equate partnered with Creative Edinburgh to deliver an energising Speed Mentoring Workshop at My Edinburgh, bringing together creatives, professionals, and aspiring…
How to pitch yourself x employability workshop by Equate Scotland
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How to Pitch Yourself x Employability Workshop

Helping Students Build Confidence, Interview Skills, and Career Readiness At Equate Scotland, we are committed to supporting students—particularly women and underrepresented groups in STEM—to develop the confidence, skills, and connections…
Equate Scotland 20th Anniversary logo
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Balancing the Equation: 20 Years of Driving Equality in STEM

This year marks a significant milestone for Equate Scotland: 20 years of championing equality in STEM. It is a moment not only to celebrate how far we’ve come, but also to look ahead at the work still to be done. As our Programme…
Equate Scotland's Career Enhancement Programme 2026 all 16 participants and 2 facilitators all cheering of the success
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CEP 2026 – Day 3: Finding Your Leadership Voice

There was a moment on Day 3 that captured the spirit of the entire Career Enhancement Programme. One by one, all 16 participants stood up to deliver a five-minute talk about their career journey and leadership approach. Many were nervous.…
Engender's Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament Election 2026: Investing in Women, Transforming Communities

Reflections from Engender’s Holyrood 2026 & Preventing Violence Against Women

On 13 March 2025, we attended Engender’s Holyrood 2026 & Preventing Violence Against Women event at the COSLA Conference Centre. Bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and advocacy organisations, the event created space for critical…
Poster of webinar series on occupational segregation hosted by Close the Gap
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Tackling Occupational Segregation: From Understanding to Action

Occupational segregation remains one of the most persistent drivers of gender inequality in the labour market. In a recent webinar hosted by Close the Gap, speakers from across policy, practice and education explored both the causes—and…
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CEP 2026 – Day 2: Communication, Courage and Collaboration

  Day 2 of the Career Enhancement Programme (CEP) 2026 built on the personal insights and reflections from our first workshop, focusing on the practical skills that help professionals communicate effectively, lead confidently and collaborate…
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Career Enhancement Programme 2026 Launches with Energy, Honesty and Ambition

Yesterday we welcomed 16 highly motivated and accomplished women from across the green skills and environmental sector to the first day of our 2026 Career Enhancement Programme — and what a powerful start it was.  From the moment our…
Workshop participants all sitting around a big conference table at the #IamRemarkable workshop
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Celebrating Our Achievements Together: #IamRemarkable with Morgan Stanley

Equate Scotland was delighted to welcome members of our Friends of Equate network to an inspiring #IamRemarkable workshop, hosted by Morgan Stanley in Glasgow. We were joined by eight brilliant participants - all talented working professionals…
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Presenting Your Research: Building Confidence, Clarity and Connection in Science Communication

How do you explain complex science without slides, jargon, or diagrams — and still keep an audience engaged? That was the challenge facing students who took part in Presenting Your Research: A Science Communication Training, a full-day…