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Kath Mackay
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Contributor, Forbes
United Kingdom
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Corporate Finance and M&A
windows, enterprise technology
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By Kath Mackay| Forbes Verified The UK’s position as a global innovation leader is at a crossroads. Following the recent appointment of a new executive chair at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), there is an opportunity to set a long-term strategy that capitalises on the country’s scientific strengths. They’ll have a long to-do list, but for many working in innovation-focused sectors - myself included - closing the skills gap should be the top priority.
By Kath Mackay| Forbes Verified As we celebrate International Women in STEM Day today, it’s time to face up to a stark reality - even in 2025, women are still drastically underrepresented across STEM professions. Despite years of effort, the numbers remain dismal. Women make up only 30% of the STEM workforce in the UK, with even fewer in high-growth sectors like computer science (23%) and engineering (21%).
By Kath Mackay| Forbes Verified The UK’s position as a global innovation leader is at a crossroads. Following the recent appointment of a new executive chair at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), there is an opportunity to set a long-term strategy that capitalises on the country’s scientific strengths. They’ll have a long to-do list, but for many working in innovation-focused sectors - myself included - closing the skills gap should be the top priority.
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