Women in science
Supporting and encouraging women in science
We invest in initiatives that strive to achieve gender equity and to create a positive environment for future female leaders.
From gender equity scholarships, to female focused science societies and world-leading female researchers and lecturers, the Faculty of Science is committed to fostering the next generation of women in STEMM.
Anita is a leader in perovskite solar cells technology. Her achievements in setting solar cell energy efficiency world records in various categories have placed her research at the forefront internationally.
Nalini's research focuses on mathematical methods to study integrable systems, which arise as universal models everywhere. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to mathematical science and tertiary education.
Kathy is a leading geneticist focusing on immunogenetics and genomics of Australia's wildife, including Tasmanian devils, wallabies, platypuses, koalas, frogs, skinks, cats and baths. She led the world-first sequencing of the koala genome, that now helps inform conservations efforts to save our iconic wildlife.
Alice is a chemist and is recognised as a leading international science communicator. In 2025, she was named as one of ABC and UNSW's Top 5 Under 40 in recognition of her passion for sharing science stories.
Sydney University Women in Science Society encourages and supports gender equity in Science. The society represents the voices of female and gender non-conforming students and celebrates equity across all spectrums, promoting networking between students, academics and industry representatives.
We're proud to be an inclusive and welcoming space on campus where female and gender non-conforming students can come to and feel safe, have support and have fun.
President of the Women in Science Society
“We're proud to be an inclusive and welcoming space on campus where female and gender non-conforming students can come to and feel safe, have support and have fun.”
President of the Women in Science Society
