
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: 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
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,…

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
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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…
