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<p>The number of female doctorate qualifiers in STEM subjects increased from 5,485
in 2009/10 to 6,300 in 2013/14, an increase of 15%. The total number of doctorate
qualifiers in STEM subjects also increased over this period, from 12,830 in 2009/10
to 14,020 in 2013/14, and the proportion of female doctorate qualifiers in STEM subjects
who are female increased from 43% to 45%.<sup><sup>[i]</sup></sup></p><p>The Government
is committed to developing a strong, diverse research community. The Research Councils
and National Academies share this commitment. We are taking steps to encourage greater
representation of women in STEM subjects at university and in the academic community
through the establishment of a Diversity Steering Group and support for such initiatives
as the Athena SWAN charter which promotes gender equality in academia.</p><br /><p>[i]
Higher Education Statistics Agency: Number of Doctorate Qualifiers in STEM subjects
by Gender. (Academic Years 2009/10 to 2013/14). Excel spreadsheet is attached to this
PQ.</p><br /> <br />
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