Welcome to October's newsletter, where you'll find the latest news, events and jobs.
Read our president's blog here
Find out here why you should be a WES member, if you're not already. 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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Insight from Benita Mehra,
WES President
Shortly after Benita was elected as the new WES President on 10th October 2015, she found herself unexpectedly thrust into the limelight! Benita was invited to appear on the BBC News Channel Bulletin to promote women in STEM on Ada Lovelace day.
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Helen Randell Announced as the 2015 Karen Burt Award Winner
Helen Randell has been recognised as the Best Newly Qualified Chartered Engineer, and as such has been selected to be the winner of the prestigious WES Karen Burt Award for 2015. Helen will receive her Award at the WES Prestige Lecture Evening on 4th November 2015. To see why Helen, a born problem solver and champion for engineering for women and girls, was chosen to receive the Award read on here.
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There are just TWO days to go until the Diversity Careers Show on 23rd October 2015
The Diversity Careers Show on the 23rd October is the biggest of it's kind and is open to all job seekers from all walks of life. There's still time to book your place at the event being held at the Royal College of Surgeons. And who knows? - you could be making your first step towards the next chapter of your career. Leading UK employers will be there to meet you and offer advice. So guarantee your place and register for free here.
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Women in Space 23rd October 7.30pm, IMAX Theatre, Science Museum
In 1963 Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. Despite this triumph in gender equality, it wasn't until 1982 that another woman got the opportunity and even today space science is still male-dominated.
How will gender equality play out in future space programmes and will the first human on Mars be a woman?
Hear from French cosmonaut, Claudie Haigneré and the UK Space Agency's Libby Jackson as they discuss their unique experiences and the critical role women play in this field. Book your tickets
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Don't forget to book your place at the WES Prestige Lecture: Bridges Past, Present and Future
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 Tomorrows Engineers Week 2015, November 2nd - 6th
Tomorrow's Engineers needs your help to help inspire the next generation of engineers! How? With #TEWeek15: Mission Inspiration. We're calling for employers, organisations and educators across the country to join forces to host engaging activities that showcase real engineers and engineering. We want to bring the industry alive for young people. Tomorrow's Engineers Week shines a spotlight on engineering careers in a way that young people may have never considered before. You can find out how you can get involved in the week here: www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/teweek |
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Tomorrow's Engineers Robotics Challenge
Apply before Thursday 5th November
Sign up for the Tomorrow's Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge!
Schools across the country are invited to take on a robotics challenge that will see student teams involved in 'space missions'. Teamwork, robots, discovery, fun (plus loads of LEGO) - it's all part of the mix, as are real-world challenges, teacher support and some great prizes.
Our curriculum-linked programme sees your students (11-14s) working together in teams to solve real-world engineering, technology and computing challenges. Are you ready to take your students on a journey of exploration?
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Critical Paths - Powering a New Generation
The nuclear industry has an important role to play in helping the world to meet its energy challenges. However, at present, young people seem to have limited knowledge of the nuclear industry and the vast range of job opportunities that it offers.
Developed by young people working in the nuclear sector, for school pupils (aged 11-14), Critical Paths is a set of electronic resources for use in schools by teachers and volunteers. The materials bring real-life issues relating to energy and the nuclear industry into the classroom through presentations, activities and homework challenges. Supported by the nuclear industry and tested in schools the resources are free to download from www.CriticalPathsUK.com. Each resource includes an introduction sheet enabling anyone to pick up and use the resources with ease. Follow us on social media to get the latest updates:
Together we can power a new generation
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 WES Student Conference - student places still available
Engineering Inspiration - the 7th annual WES student conference - brings together over 150 students and engineers to celebrate a shared passion in engineering and technology and
opens students' eyes to career possibilities.
The conference runs Friday 20th to Saturday 21st November 2015.
It's a great opportunity for all young and aspiring engineers to meet, network, share ideas and learn about new opportunities. Find out more
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2015 Ford prize for women in STEM Study
Entries open until 6th November - you could win £1,000
In Association with the Ford Professional Women's Network, Ford will award a prize to a female student in her first year of a STEM degree who can demonstrate how she inspires the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists. To enter read on
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Women of Silicon Roundabout - 20% discount for WES members
Women of Silicon Roundabout 2016 has been created to promote gender diversity within the technology industry by inspiring & equipping women in tech with the knowledge & insight to maximise their career potential.
Join industry-leading speakers from the UK's biggest brands & companies with ample networking opportunities and workshops to develop your confidence, enhance your skills & grow your connections. A unique and collaborative platform for women from all tech backgrounds & those who aspire to get into the industry to meet under one roof, for one day & create gender diversity history. Benefit from a 20% discount as a WES member.
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Are you looking for your next step up the career ladder?
The National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition on 27 & 28 November at Birmingham's NEC is the ideal platform to initiate your next m ove whatever stage your career is at. Meet with leading engineering firms including GE, Comau, BAE Systems, Lear and many more to find out more about the huge range of jobs they have to offer.
The exhibition also incorporates the Women in Engineering Forum, sponsored by Comau, on Friday 27 November which offers the chance to share experiences, make new contacts and discover new career opportunities.
Across both days of the exhibition, you will also find invaluable careers advice and job-hunting tools to give you the best possible chance of securing your dream role, including an interview clinic, CV clinic, inspirational presentations an one-to-one careers advice consultations.
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Could you inspire the next generation of engineers?
Welbeck College, Loughborough are looking for female engineers to come and talk to their newly-formed student group about their careers in engineering.
The group comprises 30, 16-18 year old female students who have made a commitment to a career in engineering and are all studying A-Level Maths and Physics. The meetings are held once a month at the college on a Friday at 4pm so would be convenient for those based in the East Midlands. The student group is not able to pay any expenses, so attendance would be totally voluntary and very much appreciated. Please come along and inspire the next generation of engineers!
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Kennedy Scholarships and Frank Knox Fellowships
Online Award Applications open for 2016-17 until 28th October 2015
Online applications are open for 2016-17 Awards until 28th October 2015. Full information is available at www.kennedytrust.org.uk and www.frankknoxfellowships.org.uk. Applicants for a Kennedy Scholarship need to have completed their batchelor's degree no earlier than 2011 and applicants for a Knox Fellowship need to have completed their most recent degree no earlier than 2011.
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'Science in schools: what are the options?' 
Join TalkScience on 27 October at the British Library 6.30pm - 8.30pm (for the nominal fee of £5) to discuss what secondary school science education is for, and how it should be taught. An expert panel will provide a variety of perspectives on the future of secondary science education. Booking required. Twitter: @ScienceBL #BLTalkScience
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GCSE Physics for Life App now features WES role models
The app for GCSE Physics for life, supported by WES Company Member National Grid, now features WES role models. Click on one of the following links to see.
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The International Student Identity Card just £11 to WES Students
The ISIC card gives 42,000 discounts in 133 countries. WES students can apply for a discounted card by 31st October 2015 using the exclusive WES code: ISICWES1OCT. Apply here.
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WES MEMBER NEWS:
Malvern renews as a Company Member
WES is extremely pleased that our Corporate partners Malvern have decided to renew with us for another year of membership. Our Corporate Partnerships base is vital to the work that we do and we would like to thank all our partners for their continued support. |
NWED Sponsors:
 With generous sponsorship, we can continue to produce and distribute our fantastic NWED resource packs and develop further innovative ways to reach out to more young women across the UK, allowing us to change the face of engineering for years to come!
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Teachers - please help us!
If you teach young girls who have an interest in CRESTA (Creativity, Engineering, Science, Technology and Art), please sign up to Sparxx, and encourage your students to sign up too. Our aim is to ensure that news, events competitions, freebies and much more are brought to the attention of engaged girls to help to retain their interest. SPARXX seeks to inspire their future choices.
If you would like to feature your CRESTA events, competitions, games or quizzes, please email relevant content to us with the subject line 'Website Content'. To sign up to Sparxx monthly e-newsletter, please click here. For further details contact the Sparxx team or visit the website here
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 SUFFRAGETTE in cinemas now
The Suffragette film is now on general release and chronicles the struggle of the suffrage movement under the leadership of Emmeline Pankhurst (played by Meryl Streep). It's an important reminder of the great women who literally put their lives on the line to bring about equality.
Women did not successfully receive equal voting rights until 1928, some nine years after WES was formed in 1919. For a great reminder of a hugely important part of our British (and Women's) history, why not see Suffragette? See the trailer here
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WES Partners and Sponsors
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Don't forget to forward our enewsletter 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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Diversity Careers Show
23/10/2015
London
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Graduate Engineer Show
28/10/2015
Derby Roundhouse
Featuring an employability zone.
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Future Female Engineers
2/11/2015
Warwick
A networking event for engineering students.
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Bridges: Past, Present and Future
04/11/2015
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Everywomen Academy: Advancing Women in Technology
11/11/2015
The Everywomen Academy will equip you with the skills you need to advance in the workplace. Get 20% off here.
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WISE Awards and Conference
12/11/2015
The WISE Awards 2015 (see article) will be presented at the WISE Conference in London.
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WES Engineering Inspiration Student Conference
20-21/11/2015
Bringing together over 150 students and engineers to celebrate a shared passion in engineering and technology
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Young Woman Engineer Awards 2015
03/12/2015
IET's Young Woman Engineer Awards 2015 including the WES Prize will take place at Savoy Place, London.
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P&G Manufacturing & Logistics Career Academy
13/12/2015 - 16/12/15
Final year and recent graduates can apply with the ultimate aim of securing a job with P&G
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The Raising of the Costa Concordia
12/01/2016
Joint meeting with IMarEST and WES. ICE, RINA, IMechE and IStructE TBC. A FREE lecturer by Titan Salvage at Strathclyde University.
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Product Supply - Internships and Placements
P&G, Seaton Delaval, Newcastle Upon Tyne or Bournemouth
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Product Supply - Internships and Placements UK & Ireland
P&G across sites in UK and Ireland
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Manufacturing & Logistics Career Academy
P&G, Seaton Delaval Plant, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Professionalism Manager
Institution of Civil Engineers, London
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Qualifications Development Manager
Institution of Civil Engineers, London
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Manufacturing Engineer
Eaton, Havant
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Graduate Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Fareham
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Senior Forensic Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Cheltenham
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Test Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Cheltenham
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Technical Project & Programme Managers
Northrop Grumman
Cheltenham
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering
University of the West of England, Bristol
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