Portia Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the greater appreciation of and engagement in Science, Engineering, Technology (SET) by all members of society, to drive positive social change.

Our focus is gender equality in SET, addressing the severe underrepresentation of women in SET, especially at higher levels.

By SET we mean Science, Engineering and Technology including maths and all associated areas, with a particular reference to Information Technology.

We work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver interventions at individual, organisational, institutional and policy levels.

Our work is national and international, having delivered projects in partnership with UK bodies and through the European Commission's Equal Programme and the 7th Framework Programme.

Some of our areas of expertise include: equality and diversity; promoting SET to young people, in particular girls; the barriers to women returning to SET after a career break; recruitment, retention and progression of women in SET; and gender in SET research and innovation. Portia's director, Elizabeth, acts a an expert advisor to the European Commission.

We work with all relevant organisations and individuals who share these interests, if you or your organisation would like to explore ways of work together please CONTACT US