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Internship Opportunities in Ford of Britain | | |
Ford of Britain is externally recruiting for a limited number of Vacation Trainee and Business Placement Student opportunities.
Information on these Internships is available at their recruitment website
They are currently recruiting externally for Vacation Trainees (up to 3 months work placement) and/or Business Placement Students (maximum 12 months' work placement) to join the following functions starting from summer 2013:
- Product Development (incl. Design)
- Environmental Engineering
- Marketing, Sales & Service
- Information Technology
- Purchasing
- Supplier Technical Assistance (STA)
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Communications and Public Affairs
Most of these paid work placement opportunities will be based in Essex.
Vacancies will be posted on various other work placement websites, but interested applicants should apply online |
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Lady Finniston Volunteers | |
WES administer the Lady Finniston Awards which enable women, who otherwise might be prevented from doing so on grounds of hardship, to begin their first engineering degree. WES require volunteers to administer this award. If you think you can help please email
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UK team named First Place Champions at Lego League World Festival | |
The group of Bath students who won the UK National First Lego League (FLL) final have gone on to win first place at the FLL World Festival in the USA.
Eighty teams from across the world were present at the event, which took place last week (April 24-27) in St. Louis, Missouri. The winning team from the UK, 'Untitled-1' impressed the judges with their doorbell fingerprint scanner; an invention for elderly people to see who is at their front door before opening it.
Made up of four girls and three boys from Ralph Allen School and King Edward's School in Bath, Untitled-1 were named Champions of the UK leg of the tournament in January, which was run by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Over 21,000 schools took part in the tournament across the world.
One member of Untitled-1, Claudia Moorhouse, said: "I loved every second. When we won I was the happiest person on the planet. I didnt want to get my hopes up when the judges got interested in us so I was not expecting it."
Her teammate, Freya Alder, added: "We want to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and use it to make FLL as big in the UK as it is in America."
Ahmed Kotb, FIRST LEGO League Project Manager at the IET, said: "Big congratulations are due to the Untitled-1 team from Bath, who have worked really hard in the run up to the World Festival. Over 29,000 teams took part across the world and to be recognised for all their hard work is just a dream come true for them!
"A big part of what we do at the IET is encouraging young people to study science and technology subjects and to consider careers in engineering. This is our first year as Operational Partner for the FIRST LEGO League competition here in the UK and what a start! FIRST LEGO League is such a great way to get young people interested in engineering and we encourage more schools to get involved."
Schools seeking to get involved in the new season of FIRST LEGO League will be able to register by mid-May 2013 via the website. In the 2013 Nature's Fury Challenge, children aged 9-16 will explore the awe-inspiring storms, quakes, waves and other natural disasters. Teams will discover what can be done when intense natural events meet the places people live, work, and play. |
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HerSay - a new website for female experts | | |
HerSay - a new media resource centre for female experts.
HerSay aims to improve women's representation in the media by providing an invaluable resource for producers and journalists who want to use more female experts either in broadcast media or to provide quotes for print or online publications.
The website launched four weeks ago, but already has over 300 female experts signed up covering a huge range of expertise.
So far, the experts include a former race car and stunt driver, a world backgammon champion, the founder of the world famous Green & Blacks chocolate company, and an award-winning sake sommelier.
Former commercial jet pilot Captain Janet Alexander signed up to become our 100th expert. Another trailblazing woman who has signed up is world record-holder Tracy Edwards MBE - skipper of the 1st all-female crew to sail around the world.
These are just a few of the experts, but every single one of the women who has signed up to join HerSay have achieved great things in their individuals fields. The quality and quantity of the experts signing up has been astonishing.
The website is completely free to use for experts and media who complete a simple registration process. Data protection is taken very seriously and the experts details will not be seen or passed on to any third party unless they specifically authorise us to. Once they have signed up, journalists will be able to contact them through the secure email and SMS service.
HerSay aims to help women raise their own profile within their chosen fields and boost the number of inspirational female role models. They will also provide support through regular events ranging from media training and public speaking courses through to professional photography shoots and styling advice.
Women with all levels of expertise are being welcomed to join as HerSay - whether they are recognised leaders in their field or have personal stories to tell from their own life experiences.
HerSay is being run by an experienced team of PR and media professionals at iNHouse Communications, a company founded and run by women. It has already attracted high-profile sponsors including Bloomberg and global engineering and infastructure company CH2M HILL.
They already have some female engineers on the database, but would love to have more. If you would like to join then sign up via the website.
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Win a Paid Internship at Sharp Laboratories of Europe | | |
Sharp Europe today launches a unique competition, giving European students the opportunity to win a paid summer internship at its Research and Design centre, Sharp Laboratories of Europe, in Oxford, UK. The internship offers one lucky student a once in a lifetime chance to work on a new project that could go on to become a central part of our everyday lives.
London, 9 April 2013 - The competition is open to any students who have an interesting solution to an everyday problem. It might be helping people get out of bed in the morning, solving their cooking conundrums or aiding in the quest to cut electricity usage. To enter, students simply need to sketch their idea, take a photo of the sketch and share it on Twitter with the hashtag #GetItDownOnPaper by 27 May 2013.
Ian Thompson, Director at the Laboratories says: "What we are looking for is someone full of enthusiasm, originality and genuine curiosity. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about science to work on cutting-edge technologies and a project that could eventually be put into production. We've got a great track record at Sharp Laboratories of Europe of innovating products and inventing new technologies, but people are at the core of everything we do, and it's vital to nurture the next generation. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your ideas."
Every day, scientists at Sharp Laboratories work to come up with new ideas and technologies that can benefit society. The lab is responsible for cutting edge innovations like mobile LCD technology, smart cards, DualView, the 'lab in the palm of your hand' and many others that have helped solve a genuine human need.
Paul Molyneux, CEO of Sharp Europe says, "
We're really passionate about developing the next generation of inventors. We don't invent for the sake of it, we believe our products should solve real human problems to benefit our culture and wellbeing. That is why we want your ideas on how to fix an everyday human problem. The winner with the best idea has a fantastic opportunity to work at our research laboratories developing future technologies that we hope will help aid society. I look forward to looking over the entries. Best of luck and remember, #GetItDownOnPaper."
A panel of judges at Sharp Labs will whittle entries down to 3 finalists with Humans Invent interviewing each finalist about their idea and how it will work. The deadline for entries is May 27th. The winner will be announced on www.HumansInvent.com on June 10th with the placement beginning on the 1st July for 2 months. Good luck and remember - #GetItDownOnPaper
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BBC - Technology Apprenticeship Scheme | |
The BBC is launching a new Technology Apprenticeship Scheme on Thursday 18th April.. This scheme will ensure that they have a highly skilled broadcast engineering talent pool for the future and will help to address the industry shortage that they are aware of.
The BBC is working with major UK universities and Creative Skillset, as well as the UK's biggest broadcasters (BBC, Channel 4, and ITV), and media infrastructure companies (Red Bee Media and Arqiva) to create a three year apprenticeship programme, leading to an honours bachelor degree.
For more details and how to apply visit the website.
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| Launch your career in UK aerospace | | |
If you are considering aerospace engineering, but are put off by the high cost of postgraduate study, this is for you.
The aim of the AeroMSc Bursary scheme is to boost the supply of skilled professionals to the sector, helping UK aerospace to retain its leading position globally. The scheme is run by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering working together to award 500 bursaries over the next 3 years: it is jointly funded by government and a partnership of 9 major aerospace employers. If you are successful, you will have your tuition fees paid and have the opportunity to work with the world's foremost aerospace employers.
Details of eligibility and how to apply are at the website
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And finally....
If you have any articles that you would like to have featured please contact the WES Office.
We'd love to hear your stories of ideas to inspire young people, schools outreach activities and projects you are working on that we can share across the WES community.
Don't forget to forward our e-newsletter to your friends and contacts, male or female and help to inspire more young women to consider engineering and technology as a career.
With good wishes
the e-News team.
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Are you a WES Member?
If not click here to find out why you should be!
It costs a pound a week and helps us to do our work to promote engineering and technology amongst women and girls. |
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WES STEM Ambassadors | | |
Many WES members are also STEM Ambassadors. They go into schools passing on the message about women going into engineering and science and the exciting and varied opportunities that are available. If you think you would like to volunteer in this way visit the WES website for further information.
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Women's Engineering Society Scottish Circle, Programme of events, 2013 | |
WES exists to promote engineering to women but also to encourage those already in the profession, to this end we have series of events throughout the year in the West of Scotland.
Wednesday 5th June, 7pm - Pub evening
A get together just to chat and get to know other members, the date and time may change but we'll give details when we decide on the venue.
Saturday in August, summer afternoon get together in Darvel including tea, cake, croquet and a visit to the telephone museum. Kids and families are welcome, this is where we plan the next years activities.
4th October 2013 IESIS - date still to be confirmed
WES is a small society in Scotland so we use the IESIS dinner as our annual smart get together. We would love to fill 2 tables this year so go on put it in your diary to come.
If you are joining us for an event please drop an e-mail to the WES Scottish circle secretary, Anne |
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WES Company Members Needed | | |
As part of our drive to improve our financial position, WES would like to increase the number of Company Members that support our work, and we are appealing to all members to approach their companies to ask them to support our efforts. If you feel that your employer would be interested in partnering with WES to support our work, please contact the office for information about what this would involve, and how it would benefit both the company and the society. |
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Blogger Required | | |
WES is looking for a Blogger to write a monthly contribution on women in engineering. If this is something that you would like to do please contact the WES Office. |
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Volunteers Wanted | | |
WES requires a new treasurer, if this is something you can help us with please contact the WES Office.
We also require a fundraiser to help raise sponsorship funds for the WES members conference. Contact the WES Office if you can help.
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WES Membership | | |
Could members who didn't change their standing order to £52 please send in a cheque for the difference to the office at
Women's Engineering Society
c/o The IET
Michael Faraday House
Six Hills Way
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 2AY
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WES 95th Year Celebrations | | |
Women in Engineering Day will celebrate WES's 95th anniversary next year - and we need help to plan some activities. We would like to put together an activity based on the building of the aircraft wings during the war, and would like somebody to scope and co-ordinate this activity Contact the WES Office if this is something you would like to be involved with organising.
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Harnessing the Energy | | |
The WES members' conference on 4 October 2013 is taking shape. This event will include a technical stream, with interesting contributions on all aspects of energy (suitable for all members - not just those in the energy sector), and a parallel stream of CPD type seminars on a number of interesting subjects. One of the sessions will include training for STEMnet ambassadors, so if you are interested in becoming a STEMnet ambassador and want to undergo your training on this day, please register your interest with Dawn. If you would like to contribute to the technical session as a an experienced or early career speaker, please also get in touch. Further details here
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Jobs on WES website | | |
The WES website is now able to list individual jobs, so if you are a recruiter and would like to advertise here, please see the website for further details
Tesco Maintenace and Baker Hughes are currently advertising postions. |
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WES would like to thank its supporters and sponsors, particulary the IET, Transport for London, National Grid, Arup and Jaguar Land Rover.
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