Nepal recently made global headlines by officially registering its first same-sex marriage. In Sydney, members of a new Nepali community float preparing for the Mardi Gras Parade are pushing for more change at home.
Some members of the Nepali community, including those with Nepali indigenous backgrounds, have thrown their weight behind the 'Yes' vote in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum but others say a lack of clarity will cause them to vote 'No'.
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Robin Murphy and
Ayanna Howard from our first “25 women in robotics you need to know about” list in 2013 and 2014. These women give unstintingly of their time, creating robots that improve the quality of life, advancing research, inspiring and supporting students, and sharing their passion for engineering with the world.
Ayanna Howard says “I think as engineers we have an amazing power, where we can take people’s wishes and convert them into reality”
And Robin Murphy agrees, “My job is so incredibly fulfilling, it’s about the science and technology and the way it could be used for societal good, that’s a big deal to me,”