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Women's Engineering Society
May 2015 enewsletter
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Welcome to this month's newsletter.
National Women in Engineering Day is fast approaching and lots of events are happening, read more below and keep up to date by following on Twitter @nwed2015 and on the website. If you are planning an event please let us know and don't forget you can download a NWED resource pack to help you.
If you aren't a already a WES member you can now join online and become part of a vibrant and exciting community.
Read our president's blog here
Follow WES on twitter @wes1919
Best wishes
the e-News team
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The Women's Engineering Society 2015 conference is focusing on the theme of women returning to engineering. Evidence has shown that many qualified women in STEM are not returned to the engineering sector after a career or maternity break, and these are skills that we can ill afford to lose when we face such a massive skills gap in the coming years. Not only are we losing out on these skills in engineering - skills that are often enhanced in many ways during the breaks - but we are failing to utilise the links that these women have with their local communities, schools, and other parents/influencers. With a bit of thought, organisation and encouragement we could mobilise this untapped resource and either reintroduce these skilled women to the engineering sector, or use them as ambassadors for our profession in other ways. This conference explores the opportunities and some of the best practices that are out there to access and utilise this neglected resource.
During the day we will hear about the STEM survey that highlighted the barriers that women face in returning to work after a break from Sue Ferns of Prospect Union; from Catherine Lewis of Goldman Sachs about women 'Returnship' programmes; we hear from Katie Perry on the Daphne Jackson Trust and ways to reintroduce women to science careers; Clem Herman
on the Open University STEM Returners online course; Kate Bellingham will talk about her exciting new venture
School Gate SET and Jenny Young from the Royal Academy of Engineeringwill talk about what Professional Engineering Institutions are doing to support their women members through the RETURN programme. In the afternoon we hear from companies including Arup, Atkins, Airbus, Make Architects, Laing O'Rourke, National Grid and Hyder Consulting who will give us their case studies about how they have supported their employees, and from Thames Tideway Tunnel and Women Returners on the first UK engineering returnship programme. The final panel session will allow the audience to discuss the issues with panel members who have spoken during the day. The conference sessions will be chaired by Meg Munn, Philippa Oldham (IMechE) and Kim Pamplin (P&G).
In parallel sessions we will be offering some Continued Professional Development on Personal and Career Development from two experienced coaches in Susan Room and Carol Stewart, and we will be offering WES members the chance to learn more about the Magnificent Women schools outreach programme, and how they can be involved in this in the future.
Celebrate National Women in Engineering Day, 23rd June 2015
NWED Leaflet is available to download by clicking here
The idea behind National Women in Engineering Day is to encourage all groups (Governmental, educational,
corporate, Professional Engineering Institutions, individuals and other organisations) to organise their own events in
support of the day, and link them together for maximum impact through the use of the NWED logo, corresponding
website, and supporting resources. - See more here
As part of our 2nd Annual National Women in Engineering Day (NWED), we are hoping to expand on our success from last year and establish NWED as a bigger and better day! If you would like help planning an event please contact us and let us know what you are doing.
Our resource pack, which can be downloaded from the website has some great links and careers advice for budding Engineers.
Keep up to date with NWED on Twitter @nwed2015 and on the website
Be Part of the Change
As part of our NWED 2015 campaign, we have launched a new Donate page where you can create your own fundraising page or make one-off donations via text/PayPal. We rely solely on grants and donations to operate NWED and to print our great resource packs for schools and organisations. Last year, NWED was launched without any funding, but nevertheless has had a significant impact on diversity in schools and the wider community. However, for 2015 we would like to widen the impact of this day even further with your help. Whether it's £1 or £100, we welcome every penny that you contribute towards NWED and will ensure that it is used to help promote engineering to more girls across the UK.
Register your NWED Event
Don't forget to let us know your plans for NWED 2015 by registering your engineering-related event on our website, so we can advertise the event and promote it via social media.
Support NWED 2015 with Thunderclap
As we get closer to NWED 2015, we've decided to launch a Thunderclap campaign, the first-ever crowdspeaking platform that allows you to pledge a Tweet or Facebook message all on the same time and day, in order to amplify the message of NWED and gain a larger social reach. The campaign will allow us to get the word out there on NWED and help bridge the gap between women and engineering, encouraging more girls across the UK to consider engineering as a profession. But we can only achieve this with your support.
All you need to do to get involved with our Thunderclap campaign, is click this link and then select SUPPORT WITH FACEBOOK, SUPPORT WITH TWITTER or SUPPORT WITH TUMBLR. Then on 23 June National Women in Engineering Day, everyone who has signed up will automatically have the same message posted on their social media pages. Please get the word out there to all of your family and friends.
Registered NWED Public Events
Show your support for NWED 2015, by attending an NWED event in your area! More NWED events can be found here
Engineering Imagination- Sunday 21st June 2015
Imagination can take you anywhere.
Imagination, curiosity and creativity has given us electricity, steam engines, cars, planes, medicine and mobile phones. Somebody had to dream of these things before they were made real. An imaginative child will become an imaginative adult, likely to create, to invent. Likely to change the world. To celebrate National Women in Engineering Day we're opening our doors at Winter Gardens, Sheffield City Centre for loads of activities that explore science, engineering and most of all imagination. From candyfloss to construction, come along, meet real engineers and find out about how engineering shapes the world around you.
For more information, contact Louise Hall
It's not Rocket Science- Tuesday 23rd June 2015
A workshop at Weston College, Somerset aimed at Union members and representatives in teaching and engineering unions exploring what is needed to get more girls and women to study and work in engineering and STEM.
Register your place here
A Celebration of Success - Women in Construction- Tuesday 23rd June
Jointly hosted by the CIOB London Branch & the University of Greenwich, this will be an informal & relaxed evening celebrating the achievements of women in working in construction - past, present & future at the University of Greenwich School of Architecture
Registration is at 5:00pm.
Register your place here
Say it with a T-shirt
As part of NWED 2015 and #notjustforboys campaign, we've launched great new T-shirts to help promote engineering among girls and women.
T-shirts are now available. Buy yours today
Volunteering opportunities for NWED 2015 Want to get involved in NWED 2015, but not sure what to do? We have some great volunteering opportunities on and around NWED 23 June 2015, and have plenty of organisations and schools who would love a WES member to get on board with their NWED event. For other volunteering opportunities, please contact nwed@wes.org.uk WES welcomes two Corporate Partners WES welcomes two Corporate Partners this month. Altera who join us as Company Members and Queen Mary, University of London joining us as Education Members. We would like to thank them for their support of WES and look forward to long and productive partnerships with them. And of course a huge thanks to all our other Corporate Partners for their continued support, without whom our work would not be
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Outbox Incubator
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● Are you a young female aged 11-22 who is interested in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths fields? (STEM)
● Do you have a STEM idea that you would like to explore? Or would you like to meet other girls who are also doing STEM?
● Do you like exploring, learning and experimenting with STEM ideas?
If you have answered YES! to any of these questions then the Outbox Incubator just might be right for you!
What is the Outbox Incubator?
The Outbox Incubator is for girls and young women (ages 11 22)who have a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. From July 27th to September 5th 2015, girls and young women from across the UK and EU can apply to take part in a series of events and activities all aimed at supporting and inspiring girls with STEM interests and ideas.
The Outbox Incubator is an immersive programme across 6 solid weeks that will inspireparticipants with the skills, networks and confidence to launch their STEM ideas
Who is the Outbox for?
The Outbox is for girls aged 11 22, who have interests in the STEM fields and/or STEM ideas that they want to develop. Our basic eligibility is:
● You must be an EU resident
● You must be proficient in the English language
● You must be female
● You must have an excitement and curiosity for one or more of the STEM fields
Do I need to have a fully formed STEM idea?
No. There will be a mixture of girls and young women in the house at various stages of experience and knowledge of the STEM fields. Some will have fully formed ideas and may have even developed products or services that they are ready to launch as a start up business. Others will simply have excitement, enthusiasm and a keen curiosity for STEM and will want to be in the house to explore these interests in depth. The most important thing, is that you are excited and curious about STEM and want to learn more.
How much does it cost?
Outbox Incubator is FREE . Travel during the programme will also be covered, as well as meals while you are with us.
Where and when does the Outbox happen?
Outbox Incubator will take place in south London, in a large 12 bedroom house. It starts on the 27th July and runs until the 5th of September 2015.
What are the different types of stay in the house?
The house will be a mixture of day participants and residents. Day participants will predominantly be girls who live in London and will make the trip each day to take part in the activities. For day participants, we ask for a minimum commitment of one week, preferably a Monday to a Sunday. Residents will be girls who are travelling from outside London who will sleep in the house for a minimum of two weeks at a time.
*We would love for participants to come for the whole 6 weeks, no matter where you are from!
But we know that this may not be possible as it is summer break and you may have other things to do, we just want you to know that the option is there*
What will happen in the house?
Over the 6 weeks we will be running a variety of workshops, hosting inspirational speakers, making products, playing games, eating some really good food and having loads of fun!
The incubator will be split into two phases. The first phase is called Germination and will last 3 weeks: this is where we will explore topics such as ideation, concept development, design, and 'telling your story'.
The second phase is called Incubation , and the topics we will cover will be around your business idea: building your business, product development, marketing, finance, user experience and more.
*In between all of this amazing stuff, we will be having day trips like rock climbing and Go Ape! We also have a range of 'Down time' activities happening like movie nights, yoga mornings, cook offs and so much more!*
How can I apply?
Once you have read through this document are and sure you meet the basic eligibility criteria you can visit our website and apply.
When do applications close?
Applications will close on May 28th 2015.
When will I hear about the outcome of my application?
We aim to contact all applicants with a decision by the 15th of June 2015 .
What if I have more questions, what if my parents have questions?
For more information and general enquires please contact Jess
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Motiv8 Forums for June
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WES members are invited to attend Motiv8 technical forums
June 16 - Williams F1 HQ - Oxford
RF & Wireless Design
June 18 - Emirates Old Trafford - Manchester
LED & Lighting / RF & Wireless Design
They are FREE to attend, and include breakfast, lunch, all day refreshments, parking, wifi and much more.
The morning sessions include technical presentations, and the afternoon sessions are for technical workshops, with all day supporting technical desktop exhibition area.
Registration and event details (which are updated weekly) is all online
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Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship applications open for 2015
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- Women in Science & Engineering Scholarship aims to boost young female participation in technology and engineering
- Winners receive £1000 per year towards their studies plus mentoring support from key women within the industry
- Third year marques WISE & Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to increasing the number of female engineers in the UK
Whitley, UK, April 2015: WISE and Jaguar Land Rover today open the 2015 Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship, aimed at young women planning a career in technology and engineering in the UK.
Launched in 2013 by Zara Phillips, the Scholarship is open to those embarking on or currently undertaking an engineering, maths or physics degree course or apprenticeship in the UK this year. The funding programme aims to boost female participation in these disciplines, with the winners receiving £1,000 per year for their studies (up to three years) and professional mentoring to support their path into engineering.
As in 2014, the scholarship programme has been expanded to create two separate awards - one for an undergraduate and the other for an apprentice.
Last year's winner for the Apprentice Award was Ruby Holmes, currently working through her Advanced Technical apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce. She commented: "I felt honoured to be awarded the Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship in 2014 and it is great to see it open again for 2015, giving a helping hand to more young women like me. The programme provides fantastic support, both from a financial and mentorship viewpoint, and I am personally really excited to be working as an ambassador, encouraging more girls to choose amazing careers in the industry."
Ruby's mentor and WISE Young Women's Board Member, Hannah Goodall, Senior Engineer [Switches & Crossings] for Network Rail comments: I'm really looking forward to regularly meeting with Ruby to discuss her career aspirations. Winning the Range Rover Evoque WISE scholarship so early into her career is such an achievement. I believe mentoring relationships have a positive impact on career development. I hope to be able to support and challenge Ruby, introduce new ideas and discuss positive steps Ruby can take going forward."
Whilst the number of young women embarking on a technology or engineering course in the UK is on the rise, there are still significant challenges for the female engineers of the future. Chloe Pickford-Adams, who was delighted to be a winner of the Undergraduate scholarship in 2014, says: "I hope to dedicate time throughout my engineering career to an ambassadorial role in order to inspire others to explore a career in engineering".
Currently women account for less than 10%* of professional engineers in the UK and the Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship highlights Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to increasing the number of female engineers in the UK.
Nicci Cook, Jaguar Land Rover Senior HR Manager Product Development, said: "Since the inaugural year we have seen some amazing winners come through the Scholarship, and we are delighted to be running the programme for a third year. Jaguar Land Rover is constantly striving to encourage more young women into the industry and through programmes such as the Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship we hope to maintain the UK's reputation as a centre of excellence for engineering for a long time to come."
The selection process will include an application form and interview. The closing date for applications is 28 July 2015. The winner will be announced in London at the prestigious Annual WISE Awards & conference on 12 November 2015. You can apply for the scholarship online
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Women Engineers needed
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Women Engineers needed to take part as ambassadors in the Teen Tech event in Basingstoke on 11 June. Please contact Jackie Calvert
if you are interested in taking part.
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WES Jobs Page
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The WES website has a page dedicated to job vacancies.
Each month we will list the latest vacancies available. For further details and how to apply please visit the website. If you have a vacancy you wish to advertise please contact the WES Office.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (3 Posts), University of Sheffield
Employer: Placeholder
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £38,511 to £63,552
Closing date 24 June 2015
The Faculty of Engineering have recently embarked on developing an exciting new interdisciplinary undergraduate degree programme, MEng Engineering. This degree programme will prepare students for the challenges of solving the complex interdisciplinary engineering problems of the future across a diverse range of applications and industries. Students will receive a broad curriculum in the first two years after which they will specialise in one of a wide range of areas led by the diverse Departments in the Faculty. The proposed MEng Engineering has received high praise from industry and a dedicated Industrial Advisory Board will ensure it meets the requirements for developing future engineering leaders.
Chair in Computing Sciences, University of East Anglia
Employer: University of East Anglia
Location: Norwich
Salary: Competitive
Term: Permanent
Closing date: 12noon on 28th May 2015
We seek to appoint an internationally recognised research leader in Computing Sciences.
Market Risk Management and Analysis, Derivatives Analysis, Associate, Goldman Sachs
Employer: Goldman Sachs
Location: London
Salary: Competitive in industry
Term: Permanent
Closing date: 29 May 2015
Derivatives Analysis is a quantitative group of within the Market Risk department at Goldman Sachs covering derivatives pricing models across all business lines. The group has presence in New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangalore. We are currently seeking outstanding quantitative Ph. D candidates to join the Derivatives Analysis team in London and New York at the Associate level.
UTRCI Research Scientist, Decision Support & Diagnostics
Employer: UTRC
Location: Cork, Ireland
Salary: Competitive
Term: Permanent
Closing date: 28 June 2015
UTRCI seeks candidates with expertise in decision support. The successful candidates will be responsible for development of advanced decision support, diagnostics & prognostics methodologies and algorithms for buildings and aerospace systems and will contribute to technology demonstrations. The position requires strong analytical skills and experience in developing and implementing of decision support, diagnostics and prognostics technologies in real-world environments. The successful candidates will work as a part of technology teams in developing new technologies that will provide a competitive advantage for UTC's business units.
UTRCI Research Scientist, Software Development
Employer: UTRC
Location: Cork, Ireland
Salary: Competitive
Term: Permanent
UTRCI has an opening for a Research Scientist in the area of Software Development.
The successful candidate will contribute to an established research agenda related to Aerospace and Building & Industrial Systems technologies. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary, multinational technology team developing new technologies that will provide competitive advantage for United Technologies Corporation (UTC) business units, is expected to contribute towards technical strategy and business development through Irish and European grant acquisition, and be able to partner with leading institutions (university, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations) to meet organizational objectives.
UTRCI Research Scientist, "Internet of Things" & Wireless Sensor Networks
Employer: UTRC
Location: Cork, Ireland
Salary: Competitive
Term: Permanent
Closing date: 28 June 2015
UTRCI has an opening for a Senior Research Scientist in the area of Wireless Sensor Networks and "Internet of Things" technologies.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary, multinational technology team developing new technologies that will provide competitive advantage for United Technologies Corporation (UTC) business units, is expected to contribute towards technical strategy and business development through Irish and European grant acquisition, and be able to partner with leading institutions (university, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations) to meet organizational objectives.
Check out the Careers pages of our Corporate Partners.
For more details and how to apply visit the Jobs page on the WES 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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Managing Your Career Journey
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The Women's Engineering Society is organising a host of events on Tuesday 23 June to mark the UK's second national Women in Engineering Day. Equate Scotland is once again joining forces with WES Scotland to host an evening networking event in Glasgow, 'Managing Your Career Journey', giving you the chance to come along and hear from a fabulous panel of invited speakers before networking with like-minded people over nibbles and a glass of wine.
You'll hear first-hand from women like you who have faced difficult decisions and made interesting transitions along their personal career paths, as well as from top professionals keen to share their expertise on how you can make your sure your career is working well for you...and how to feel confident about moving on when the time is right.
So, if you're a woman working in engineering - or someone who supports the development of female engineers - please do come along. Full details and registration here.
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Cambridge Coding Academy
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Cambridge Coding Academy offers core coding concept workshops such as Machine Learning and Data Retrieval and Visualisation which have been created in collaboration with University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory and conducted by Cambridge graduates. We believe in offering workshops that cover real world applications which could be of interest to members in your community.
Given your active involvement in supporting the personal development of women in Technology and Engineering, we would like to offer a 48hr ticket raffle to one of our upcoming workshops to your members. Particular workshops of interest could be Machine Learning on 16 May and Data Retrieval and Visualisation on 23 May. The London series can be viewed here
Cambridge Coding Academy are offering a 10% discount to WES members for their one day coding workshops. Workshops are designed to compliment personal interests with valuable programming skills for multiple real world applications. Use the code LONDONLAUNCH to claim your discount.
Upcoming workshops are based in both London and Cambridge between 9th and 30th May. For more information and to book a place please click here.
Please contact contact@cambridgecoding.com if you have any questions.
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NCVO Photography Competition Voting is open
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WES President, Dawn Bonfield has submitted a photograph to the NCVO Members' and PhotoVoice competition
Voting has opened to the public, please take a moment and cast your vote here
The full gallery of entries is available to view online here
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Upcoming Events
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National Women in Engineering Day 2015
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Following on from the huge success of the first NWED in 2014 WES is proud to hold this event again. To receive the latest information please register for the WES e-newsletter here
Thursday 21st May 2015
Harnessing the energy resources to meet the global energy needs has been a scientific and engineering challenge for decades. The panel will discuss how some of the questions in the increase in energy demand are addressed in their sectors by use of innovation, mix of energy types and bringing energy to those who need it most.
The Eventbrite link to register is here
Chicks with Bricks, London
Friday 22nd May
Chicks with Bricks is pleased to announce that the next event will be held inside a unique tunnel space in North London. The event will take place during Digital Shoreditch Festival, focussing on Media Tech in Construction + Property.
Please join us for drinks, canapés, music and speeches as we gather together 250 women in the construction industry for the opportunity to liaise, discuss and celebrate. In a heavily dominated male environment, the evening aims to provide a platform for women of all ages to facilitate interesting dialogue and celebrate the successes of the profession.
Click here to book or for more information
Assertiveness at Work, Aberdeen
Wednesday 27th May
Free one-day course, hosted by Equate Scotland, is aimed at women who would like to become more assertive in their workplace. Are you able to voice your real opinions with colleagues? Do you find it difficult to say no? Would you like to assert your position during negotiations more effectively? Click here to register or find out more.
SMART STEMs Event, Glasgow Caledonian University
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
SMART STEMs is about encouraging, involving and inspiring more people from different demographics into STEM.
The first mission of SMART STEMs 2015 is to inspire young girls - aged 12 to 18 years old - to become the great thinkers and creators of tomorrow.
The Smart STEMs event will consist of inspiring female speakers and role models taking the stage as well as breakout sessions in which the participants will get their hands on actual technology!
There will also be a sponsored competition for girls aged 12-18 years old to take part in for the best Wearable Technology project.
For more information, please click here.
Returner's Relaunch, Glasgow
Wednesday 10th June
Following on from the webinar this free one-day course, hosted by Equate Scotland, will go into more depth and give you a chance to plan and prepare for your return to work. Click here to register or find out more.
Diversify your workforce right to the top, Glasgow
Monday 15th June
The engineering sector in Scotland is thriving. Developing a diverse workforce means the sector will have the skills it needs to respond to increased demand and sustain it into the future. However, compared with a range of other sectors, women in engineering are least likely to say they feel positive about their employer's ability to retain female talent.
Semta and Equate Scotland are delighted to invite you to a free half-day seminar for engineering and manufacturing employers focusing on career development and progression of female engineers, all the way to the very top.
Click here for more information.
Technical forums for engineers: RF & Wireless Design, Williams F1 HQ, Oxford
Tuesday 16th June 2015
1 day Forums, FREE of charge to attend, focusing on high growth technologies and markets. Following a proven format of short technical presentations, and workshops, supported by a networking and desktop presentations area, with key industry speakers and Engineers from leading International Manufactures and Suppliers.
Click here for further information.
Educating Enterprising Engineers and Scientists, South Bank University London
Wednesday 17th June
The Nathu Puri Institute for Engineering and Enterprise is pleased to invite your company to participate in a seminar on Educating Enterprising Engineers and Scientists.
The seminar is the first in an annual series of events which the Nathu Puri Institute is organising to offer a platform to exchange experience and best practice in fostering enterprise principles in engineering and science education.
For further information please contact Professor Rao Bhamidimarri on natpuri@lsbu.ac.uk
Technical Forums for Engineers: LED & Lighting / RF & Wireless Design, Manchester
Thursday 18th June 2015
1 day Forums, FREE of charge to attend, focusing on high growth technologies and markets. Following a proven format of short technical presentations, and workshops, supported by a networking and desktop presentations area, with key industry speakers and Engineers from leading International Manufactures and Suppliers.
Click here for further information
Engineering Women: Are they Returning to Work?
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
One day conference organised by WES on the issue of women returning to engineering after a maternity break. Venue: IMechE, London
'The Shard' at Strathclyde University, McCance Building, Lecture Theatre 1, G1 1XQ
Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Joint meeting with WES.
A FREE lecture from Ms Roma Agrawal who will discuss her work on the Shard.
Arrive at 5.45 for 6.30pm TBC
Technical forums for engineers: Power Management LED & Lighting Design Forum, Williams F1 HQ, Oxford
Tuesday 20th October 2015
1 day Forums, FREE of charge to attend, focusing on high growth technologies and markets. Following a proven format of short technical presentations, and workshops, supported by a networking and desktop presentations area, with key industry speakers and Engineers from leading International Manufactures and Suppliers.
Click here for further information.
Technical forums for engineers: Power Management LED & Lighting Design Forum, Williams F1 HQ, Manchester
Thursday 22nd October 2015
1 day Forums, FREE of charge to attend, focusing on high growth technologies and markets. Following a proven format of short technical presentations, and workshops, supported by a networking and desktop presentations area, with key industry speakers and Engineers from leading International Manufactures and Suppliers.
Click here for further information.
Bridges: Past, Present and Future
Wednesday 4th November 2015
This Prestige Lecture Evening in conjunction with the Rochester Bridge Trust
will also include the presentation of the WES Karen Burt Award for Best Newly Qualified Chartered Engineer.
Taking place at the newly refurbished Savoy Place in London, home of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, this event will look at bridge design from the past; the Waterloo bridge in London - sometimes called the Ladies Bridge due to the female workforce that constructed this bridge during WW2; and the futuristic Garden Bridge that is currently in the design phase.
Speakers
Bridges of the Past: Mrs Susan Threader BEng (Hons) CEng MICE, Bridge Clerk (Chief Executive), Rochester Bridge Trust
Other speakers to be confirmed. Further details will be given here
'The Raising of the Costa Concordia' at Strathclyde University, John Anderson Building, Lecture Theatre, K325, G4 0NG
Tuesday 12th January 2016
Joint meeting with IMarEST and WES. ICE, RINA, IMechE and IStructE TBC.
A FREE lecture by Titan Salvage.
Arrive at 5.45 for 6.30pm TBC.
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WES would like to thank its supporters and sponsors, particularly our Event Partners: The IET, BAE Systems, Selex ES, Dialog Semiconductors and P&G.
Our Company Members are: Airbus, DP World London Gateway, Malvern Instruments, National Grid, Arup, Edwards Vacuum, Hyder Consulting, Bureau Veritas, Matchtech, Northrop Grumman, Instron, Transport for London, Sellafield, Mars, DECC, the Royal Academy of Engineering, Queen Mary University of London and Altera.
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