The 23 June 2014 was National Women in Engineering Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the work that women do in engineering and to showcase the great engineering careers available for girls.

To mark the occasion, Engineering Innovation Network - South West (EIN-SW) is teaming up with Wiltshire Enterprise and NT CADCAM, one of the UK's most established SOLIDWORKS resellers, to launch a Dragon's Den style competition exclusively for women.

The challenge goes out to all budding entrepreneurs with commercial ideas to submit their most creative ideas to a prestigious panel of judges.

Haydn Earl, EIN-SW project manager, said: 'There are almost 20,000 female engineers in the UK, with almost 400 working in a design engineering role. We hope this competition will inspire even more women to make their bright ideas commercial realities. 'We are looking for ideas which could be manufactured, are tangible and commercial. They do not need to be at the design or prototype stage and need only be submitted as a proposal."

Outline of competition

* We are looking for ideas that could be manufactured, are tangible and commercial.

* They do not need to be at the design or prototype stage and need only be submitted as a proposal.

* You are welcome to submit photos or YouTube links to support a prototype with your designs.

* Each idea will be considered on its own merit not by how advanced it has progressed.

* We have no wish to stifle your creativity and you are welcome to submit more than one idea!

How to enter                                    

* Entries open 23 June and close July 31 2014. * To submit your entry, email EINSW EINSW@wiltshire.ac.uk. For further details, call Sheena Awdry 01249 466800 ex 6709.

Shortlisting

The successful entries will be contacted during August to discuss the support opportunities to prepare their 'Bright Idea 'for a showcase event in October when they will present to a prestigious panel of experts and potential investors who could support the product to a commercial reality.

To find out more visit the website
             

Network Rail is looking for Engineers in the Railway Sector to interview for a filming project. There will be a succession of projects and the first one is a status report looking at the perception of the engineering sector and the perception of rail careers including engineering.

The Energy Leadership Academy takes place on 9 September.

Fuel your ambition

81% of the energy sector's workforce is male; compared to 54% across all sectors*. Additionally, the recently released PWC study** of the 100 largest listed oil and gas companies in the world found that women occupy only 11% of seats on the board of directors. The only sector with fewer women is the mining industry.

Leadership pipelines are dominated by men. Women are under-represented at board level, but also on the management board, where future executive directors hone their skills and experience. Given the energy sector is  facing serious recruitment challenges, no company can afford to cut itself off from 50% of the talent pool. Energy companies will benefit from the diversity of thoughts, skill and experience that women bring. Therefore, attracting and retaining female talent is imperative.

Following successful Leadership Academies focusing on transport & logistics, technology and advanced manufacturing and engineering, the everywoman in Energy Leadership Academy will help equip women with the skills they need in order to succeed in their careers. The Academy will focus on personal development for women in the sector, giving insight, skills development and great networking opportunities.

For more details and registration visit the website

The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Leadership Academy is on 13 November 2014

Accelerate Your Career Progression

Semta, the employer-led body engineering skills for the future of UK industry, reports that of the total number of people working in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing and Technologies industries only 21% are female, compared to 48% for all sectors in the UK. The need to focus on the pipeline of female talent is apparent, with Semta predicting the need to train and retain an additional 82,000 scientists, engineers and technologists by 2016, to cope with growth and to plug skills lost through retirement.

Ensuring that women are equipped with the tools to succeed in their careers is vital. The Academy will focus on personal development - an essential consideration for any woman wishing to advance her career. Research commissioned by Alexander Mann Solutions and everywoman in 2012 found that although 80% of female middle managers wanted to progress, they did not prioritise their own training and development. The research also highlighted that STEM has the highest number female middle managers who wanted to progress (80%). The reality is that promotion opportunities do not just happen - you need to take stock and look at the bigger picture to take control of your career.

This Academy is for: 

• Women with aspirations to develop their career in advanced manufacturing and engineering
• Future leaders in an organisation
• Middle managers who want to move up to an executive level
• Women managing a small team

For more details and to register visit the website

ICE's expert panels are individual committees specialising in knowledge areas such as energy, transport, water to name but a few. These panels help drive the Institution's activiety, providing expert advice and opinion to Govermnment, industry and the engineering profession to advance civil engineering practice and the betterment of the built environment.

The Institution is looking for members for these panels, for more information about the panels and what being a member entails visit the ICE website.

LOCATION: Derby

Derby Science and Engineering Academy is a new off shoot of Inspire Fitness Academy which is a community charity. We encompass NEET learners who wish to progress from sports science to the engineering course as part of their progression route. We are closely working with many engineering companies and VIP's around the Derbyshire area.

There are "Teaching hours" available in the new academic year, commencing in September. These are yet to be confirmed. These proposed sessions are a mix of practical machining skills and theory. Classes include: Mechanical Systems, Mechanical Principles, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Science, Further Electrical Principals, Engineering Fundamentals and Electrical & Electronic Principles. Schemes of Work and lesson plans should be designed according to the Awarding Bodies criteria and will be required to undertake the marking of student work. Ideally we are looking for individuals with a recognised teaching qualification and prior teaching experience in this field. In addition should you not have the required qualification we may be able to train you to the required standard. You will also need to have a degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, such as an Advanced Craft Award in Engineering or a related subject in addition to up-to-date industry competency.

You should be familiar with Mechanical Engineering practices, including but not limited to CNC; Milling / Turning / Grinding; General Maintenance. We would be delighted to hear from you and please email your CV to sharmans@live.co.uk or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 07910 141222.

The IET Women's Network is an initiative, set up in order to engage with under-represented groups within engineering and technology and support them throughout their career.

The University of Huddersfield has two PhD positions available both related to turbocharger design for performance and manufacture, which covers a broad range of engineering fundamentals.

Details of the PhD positions available can be found on the website

On the 28th of September the Heron Tower, one of London's most iconic buildings, will host a unique Skyline Challenge London event. This breathtaking event in aid of Construction Youth Trust, is being organised and supported by RBS and will raise funds to help vulnerable young people build brighter futures.

Construction Youth Trust works with young people aged 16 to 30 to help them overcome barriers and access employment opportunities in the construction industry.

The Trust works with young people from challenging backgrounds including young offenders, care leavers, the long-term unemployed and also those who are just unaware of the opportunities available to them within construction industry.

They offer young people the chance to find out more about careers in construction by giving them experience, the opportunity to meet employers in the industry and take part in informative and practical courses.

During Skyline Challenge London event up to 200 people, in teams of 4, will take their turn to run up 39 floors of the Heron Tower using a panoramic staircase. The Heron Tower stands at 755ft tall, the tallest building in the City of London, and will no doubt present a real challenge even for experienced climbers! Great panoramic views and after-event celebration are definitively worth the climb. The winning team with the lowest aggregate time will receive a special hand made trophy.

Young beneficiaries of Construction Youth Trust will be taking a major part in the event: competing, marshalling, and presenting some of their recent works on the top floor. The event should provide a great opportunity for them to develop their network by meeting people from different corporations that will also be participating in Skyline Challenge Event. If you would like to read more information, please visit us at the website or contact via email