Episodes
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Women's representation in some STEM disciplines has remained stubbornly low for too long. In 2016, the University of Melbourne decided it was time for more radical approaches to address this chronic underrepresentation. Their targeted recruitment strategy not only attracted more high-calibre talent than traditional recruitment, but also contributed to broader cultural change.
In this episode, Professor Marilys Guillemin, Professor Elaine Wong and Associate Professor Georgina Such discuss the rationale behind this approach, strategies for preventing backlash, and complementary actions to support the newly hired women—and indeed all staff—to thrive at work.
Following the production of this episode, we are pleased to share that guest speaker Dr Georgina Such was promoted to Associate Professor. SAGE extends our warm congratulations to Georgina.
The Think Difference podcast is procued by SAGE – Science in Australia Gender Equity.
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In this episode, we speak to Professor Janice Aldrich-Wright, the SAGE Academic Lead at Western Sydney University. She talks about the University's targets and strategies for recruiting more women, their gender-sensitive COVID-19 response, and reimagining meaningful stakeholdership for their Indigenous staff.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by [Science in Australia Gender Equity (https://www.sciencegenderequity.org.au/) (SAGE).
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In this episode, we speak to social scientist Cai Wilkinson from Deakin University. Associate Professor Wilkinson explains why confining our thinking to the gender binary limits the effectiveness of gender equity initiatives, and suggests ways we can think more flexibly – and inclusively – about gender.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by [Science in Australia Gender Equity (https://www.sciencegenderequity.org.au/) (SAGE).
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Personal stories are a powerful way to highlight social issues. In Between the Lines, a mini-series of the SAGE podcast, we’ll explore gender equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education and research, through the lived experiences of individuals from SAGE institutions.
Our guest in the first special is Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services at the University of Sydney. From leaving home at age 14 to becoming an award-winning epidemiologist, we delve into Lisa’s remarkable life journey and the many Indigenous students she’s helped along the way.
Initiatives mentioned in this episode:
The UNSW Shalom Gamarada programThe University of Sydney Gadigal Program and extended bachelor programThe Think Difference podcast is produced by [Science in Australia Gender Equity (https://www.sciencegenderequity.org.au/) (SAGE).
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In this episode, guest host Signi Livingstone-Peters speaks to Professor Renae Ryan, Academic Director of SAGE and Annie Fenwicke, SAGE Program Manager at the University of Sydney. They discuss how the University of Sydney has embedded accountability for gender equity and diversity across the university structure, the University’s SAGE action plan, and how they have worked to actively preserve gender equity during COVID-19.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by [Science in Australia Gender Equity (https://www.sciencegenderequity.org.au/) (SAGE).
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Professor Lesley Hughes and Nicole Gower from Macquarie University discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach to gender equity and diversity, their distributed leadership approach, and a change in their promotion policy that has increased the number of women applying for promotion by 87%.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by [Science in Australia Gender Equity (https://www.sciencegenderequity.org.au/) (SAGE).
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To solve gender inequity, we need to know what is happening and why it’s happening. Dr Lucie Joschko shares how Monash University conducted focus groups and surveys to reveal the whys. The result is a robust Athena Swan action plan, but implementing this plan requires a huge team effort across the university.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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If you haven’t been directly involved in Athena Swan at your organisation, you might be wondering: what does it actually take to get an Athena Swan Award? How is joining SAGE any different from taking part in other gender equity programs?
To answer these questions, we speak to returning guest Dr Lucie Joschko, Manager, Staff Equity and Diversity at Monash University.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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In the Australian adaptation of Athena Swan, institutions must address the specific inequities and injustices experienced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
How are SAGE subscribers involving and serving Indigenous people in their gender equity work?
We ask two Aboriginal leaders, Professor Braden Hill from Edith Cowan University and Chanelle Van den Berg from Murdoch University.
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Achieving gender equity is a team sport.
Professor Emma Johnston, Dean of Science at UNSW Sydney, speaks to Dan Wheelahan about how her faculty improved women in leadership roles from 17% to 27%, as well as what drove her to become a marine biologist and advocate for women in STEMM.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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Among Australian universities, the University of Southern Queensland is one of only two that have had two female vice-chancellors in a row.
In the latest episode of “Think Difference”, guest host Jirana Boontanjai from the Australian Academy of Science spoke with current Vice-Chancellor Professor Geraldine Mackenzie about the unique challenges faced by regional universities looking to improve gender equity.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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While a number of Australian higher education and research sector organisations have started their journey towards gender equity, gender imbalance at senior leadership levels remains a challenge to overcome.
In the latest episode of “Think Difference”, guest host Liz Foschia from the Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) spoke with two medical research institutes and SAGE subscribers who are working to reverse that trend.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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As the Director of Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Libby Lyons has been on a mission to improve gender equality. That mission is set to continue with Libby taking on the role of the inaugural Chair of SAGE Limited.
In this episode of the SAGE Think Difference podcast, Libby shares her first impressions a few months into the new role. Libby says her immediate focus will be on increasing participation in SAGE and ensuring SAGE and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency work more closely, to ensure we get the best gender equality and diversity outcomes.
Interviews: Ms Libby Lyons, inaugural Chair of SAGE Ltd. and Director of Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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Curtin University received their Athena Swan bronze Award in 2018. Since then, it's been implementing its action plan to improve gender equity and diversity across the university.
In this episode of the SAGE Think Difference podcast, we'll hear from Professor Julianne Reid, who is leading Curtin University's efforts in this space. We also speak with Professor Sonya Girdler about her career and her experience of a Curtin University initiative that is training STEM academics in the craft of storytelling.
Interviews: Professor Julianne Reid and Professor Sonya Girdler.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Ltd.
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Attracting women and girls to STEMM is a shared responsibility. For Dr Wafa El-Adhami, it was her parents who first took on that role. They wanted to give their six children the education that they missed out on.
Born and raised in Kuwait Dr El Adhami’s passion for science was also sparked by Jacque Cousteau in his pioneering TV series The Undersea World.
For the past four and half years Dr El Adhami has been leading the Science in Australia Gender Equity initiative, more commonly known as SAGE.
In this episode of the SAGE Think Difference podcast, Dr El Adhami reflects on her own career and discusses the impact and future of SAGE, as it transitions to a national program in the midst of a pandemic.
Interviews: Dr Wafa El Adhami, CEO SAGE Limited.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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When Cathy Foley started at the CSIRO 35 years ago, her workplace had few women. She thought that needed to change. Cathy got involved in the organisation's efforts to lift women in science. Today Cathy is CSIRO's Chief Scientist. She remains passionate about eliminating gender bias.
In this episode of the SAGE Think Difference podcast, you’ll hear Cathy reflect her own career in STEM and how she led CSIRO's efforts to address gender equity and diversity through the SAGE pilot of the Athena Swan program.
Interviews: Dr Cathy Foley, CSIRO Chief Scientist
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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Fighting injustice is in Alison Johns’ DNA. As a child, Alison’s mother instilled the values of fairness and equity. When Alison came across injustice in the workplace as an adult, she found her calling.
Alison is now Chief Executive of Advance HE. Their Athena Swan charter is being used across the globe, including in Australia. The charter is being used to support and transform gender equality, within higher education and research.
In this episode of the SAGE Think Difference podcast, you’ll hear Alison reflect on her 20-year journey as a gender equity and diversity champion. This interview with Paul Richards was recorder earlier this year, just after eleven Australian institutions were awarded an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award.
Interviews: Alison Johns, Chief Executive of Advance HE.
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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Support and acceptance for queer and gender diverse Australians has come a long way, but still has a long way to go. There have been some fantastic victories that have changed a lot of lives but sadly, people still have to deal with transphobic and homophobic attitudes and abuse.
So how does this play out in the world of science, tech, engineering and maths, and who’s there to advocate for LGBTQIA+ people working in these fields? QueersinScience is Melbourne-based initiative aiming to build community and improve support for LGBTQIA+ working in STEM in Australia.
https://www.queersinscience.org.au/
Interviews
Dr Sarah Stephenson, co-founder of QueersInScience and Senior Research Officer, Murdoch Children's Research InstituteKen Knight, QueersinScience member and Senior Project Leader, Knowledge Translation and Impact, Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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Many men still feel uncomfortable taking parental leave. So how do we shift the culture? In this inaugural episode of the SAGE podcast series ‘Think Difference’ we hear from a staff equity expert and two fathers, one starting his primary carer’s leave and one reflecting back on the experience.
Interviews
Ms Lucie Joschko, Staff Equity Manager, Monash UniversityDr Ben Knott, Research Project Officer, Deakin University Dr Heiko Dietrich, Senior Lecturer, Monash UniversityThe Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
