Women in Research
We know that fewer women than men progress to senior scientific or leadership positions. Women are also less likely to apply for senior research fellowships and more likely to leave their research careers altogether. While nearly 50 per cent of academics in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in Australia are women, that rate falls to only one in five at the highest academic levels.
The Kolling Institute is committed to providing a work environment that offers equal opportunities to everyone. We have programs for early career and clinician researchers, and we encourage more women in senior leadership roles.
As part of our commitment, the Kolling Institute has partnered with the Franklin Women’s mentorship program. We are one of four research institutes driving the Franklin Women’s initiative across NSW. This means there is more support for women in the early stages of their careers, and a greater focus on developing our future leaders within the Kolling. Our ultimate goal is to provide a workplace with diversity, different perspectives and innovative pathways.
Franklin Women is a community of women working in health and medical research related careers.
Our aim is to bring together like-minded women to create opportunities for networking, personal and professional development and career progression, both in and outside of academia.
Events, News and Seminars
Championing precision medicine for children living with arthritis
Posted on: 06 May, 2022
The largest study in Australia into the treatment of juvenile arthritis may pave the way for a uniqu..... Read more
Category: Funding support, Musculoskeletal Research
Ground breaking approach to emergency care in NSW to be tested
Posted on: 05 May, 2022
New funding will see a large-scale project launched across NSW to significantly improve patient outc..... Read more
Category: New Treatment, Research Excellence
Back pain treatments shouldn’t neglect the mind
Posted on: 21 April, 2022
New research by a team from the Kolling Institute has found the best treatment for chronic low back ..... Read more
Category: Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence