DigitAll Empowerment: Towards the development of a seamless network of female students, academics and practitioners to foster women’s participation in STEM

This project aims to develop a robust and seamless network of women academics, researchers, students, and practitioners to foster women’s study, research, and continuous professional development in STEM.The project will work toward increasing women’s participation in STEM-related study, research, and professions in Egypt and reduce the gender gap in the country’s STEM sectors. Within the short to medium term, the project will aim to increase the employability of female STEM students, while the longer-term impacts will be achieved through the initiation of dialogue and consultation to change working environments in STEM to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and career progression of their female staff. Through this project, we will promote a culture of gender equality in academia and industry by developing appropriate teaching and learning materials, building capacity through workshops and short courses, and establishing a co-creative support mechanism through a robust and seamless network of students, academics, and practitioners. Simultaneously, the project will engage with policy makers in Egypt to encourage a supportive environment in academia and industry for increased women’s participation and leadership.

People

	Name	Telephone	Email	Office
	Dr Lefteris Kretsos Senior Lecturer in Business and Management T: +44 (0)1895 267666 E: lefteris.kretsos@brunel.ac.uk	+44 (0)1895 267666	lefteris.kretsos@brunel.ac.uk	Eastern Gateway 211

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