AWIS AGM 2020

AWIS AGM 2020 This year's AGM will be held virtually. Please join us via Zoom. Date: 2nd July Time: 1pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web. zoom.

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Gender pay gap in New Zealand universities

Researchers from the University of Canterbury have published in PLOS One the findings of research into the gender pay gap in New Zealand universities.

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Our new look

The Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS) has a new look and a new strategy.

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Marine scientist honoured for her contribution to diversity

Professor Abigail Smith has been named this year’s recipient of the Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring by the Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS).

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Special General Meeting

You are invited to a Special General Meeting on 10 October to vote for the alteration to AWIS’ rules (see changes attached).

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AWIS AGM 2019

The AWIS AGM will be in Auckland this year. The minutes from the AGM held on the 20th July 2019 are available here.

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Celebrate your mentor

If you have an amazing mentor you'd like to acknowledge, applications are now open for the Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring.

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2018: United Space School

I’m Isabelle Roberts from New Plymouth and I’m currently a year 12 student at New Plymouth Girls’ High School.

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Applications open for New Horizons for Women awards

Applications are open for awards through the New Horizons for Women Trust, including the AWIS STEM Award.

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Report: International Science Festival 2018

AWIS sponsored a 2-minute talk session at the New Zealand International Science Festival in Dunedin.

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