Nobody Told Me Operations Was a Job: A Scientist's Career Pivot with Dr Axelle Caudrillier
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Careers Beyond the Lab: Key Lessons from “Nobody Told Me Operations Was a Job”

When people think about careers in STEM, they often picture laboratories, research projects, and academic pathways. Yet many professionals discover that their skills can open doors to opportunities they never knew existed. At a recent Friends…
WE:Build ConStructEd 2026 all participants and trainers instructors group photo all standing together in safety vests and hard hats waving
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WE:Build ConStructEd 2026: Building Confidence, Skills and Futures Through Construction

In June 2026, Equate Scotland and ConStructEd Scotland welcomed 16 participants to WE:Build ConStructEd 2026, a four-day experiential learning programme that combined soft skills development, industry insight, and hands-on construction experience. Now…
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)…
Digital gender-based violence and the missing women in AI - Silhouette of a woman walking down a futuristic corridor illuminated by glowing data panels and neon lights, symbolizing data and technology.

Digital Gender-based Violence and the Missing Women in AI

AI-enabled gender-based violence is growing  Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to facilitate and scale gender-based violence in digital spaces. This includes non-consensual deepfake pornography, AI-generated sexual harassment,…
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…
Flexible Working Summit 2026

The Flexible Working Revolution: better for people, better for business

Takeaways from the Flexible Working Summit 2026 (25th March, Glasgow)  Flexible working is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s becoming a cornerstone of modern, productive workplaces. Research highlighted by economist Nick Bloom shows flexibility…
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…