Welcome to the WES February newsletter for all the latest news, events and jobs.
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WES CEO Dawn Bonfield wins a Semta Skills Award!
The WES team is extremely proud, as on 11th February, WES CEO Dawn Bonfield received a Diversity In Engineering Award at the Semta Skills Awards 2016. This was awarded for being:
"...at the forefront of innovative initiatives to help change perceptions of engineering as a male domain with stunning results"
(Ann Watson, CEO Semta).
See Dawn accepting the award and her interview after by watching the video below:
To find out who the other Semta Skills Awards winners were, and the amazing representation from female engineers, click here.
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Dr Carol Marsh wins an everywoman in Technology Award
 As if one award for the WES team was not enough, we were also excited to see Dr Carol Marsh, Past President of WES being presented the extremely well-deserved Inspiration Award sponsored by VMware at the 2016 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards on 23rd February.
UCL, a WES Education Partner also featured at the event with its employee Jots Sehmbi, Director of IT Service Strategy & Improvement shortlisted for a team leader award, and Gemma James, Senior Civil Structures Engineer, of WES Company Member Arup being shortlisted for the Engineer Award.
For a full list of winners, please visit the everywoman Awards website here.
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Have you read the WES Journal - The Woman Engineer?
The WES journal is about to land on our members' mats once again. If you want to read this edition as a PDF you'll soon be able to (email Cath at info@wes.org.uk for the link). Back issues are available here.
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**URGENT DEADLINE REMINDER** Athena Swan Applications
 Declarations of intention to submit for Athena SWAN April 2016 round
If your institution or department intends to submit an Athena SWAN application for the April deadline, you must send your intention notification by 29 February 2016.
In your email, you must state at which level the application will be made (Bronze, Silver or Gold), whether this is a renewal, upgrade or new application, and whether you intend to use the pre- or post-May 2015 Athena SWAN process.
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Know someone interested in a summer school for 2016?
 WES has been busy compiling a list of 2016 summer schools to share with your young STEM enthusiasts whether they want to spend the summer in London, Swansea or perhaps even the USA. If you run a school (or know of one) that we haven't mentioned, please do get in touch and we'll add it to our list!
Find the list of summer schools here.
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Airbus Group has a new International Graduate Programme
 Airbus Group has recently launched a new international graduate programme. Selected candidates will start in October 2016.
Applications will be received until March 6th.
Visit the website for more information:
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L'Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science Fellowship Programme
 T he L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Fellowships Programme for 2016 will shortly be closing for applications. We will be awarding five outstanding female post-doctoral scientists a fellowship of £15,000.
The fellowships are open to female postdoctoral researchers working in the fields of life and physical sciences, engineering, mathematics and computer sciences. If you wish to apply online go to www.womeninscience.co.uk by the 11th March 2016 deadline.
This unique award is designed to provide practical help to aid female post-doctoral in continuing their cutting-edge research. The fellowship can be spent as the fellow wishes; it could buy a piece of scientific equipment, help to cover child care costs or be used to fund conference travel.
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British Science Association's Media Fellowship Scheme
 Applications are now open for the British Science Association's Media Fellowship scheme
To apply for 2016's placements, please fill out the online application form by the 18th March here.
The Media Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for practising scientists, clinicians and engineers to spend two to six weeks working at the heart of a media outlet such as the Guardian, BBC Breakfast or the Londonist.
Every year up to ten Media Fellows are mentored by professional journalists and learn how the media operates and reports on science, how to communicate with the media and to engage the wider public with science through the media.
After their media placement Fellows attend the British Science Festival in September, which provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside a range of media organisations from all over the UK in our dedicated Press Centre. The Festival also offers opportunities to learn from a wide range of public engagement activities and network with academics, journalists and science communicators.
Any queries, please e-mail mediafellows@britishscienceassociation.org
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Call for nominations: Royal Society Athena Prize 2016
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Photo credit:
Medical Research Council
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The Royal Society Athena Prize is a new national award which recognises individuals and teams in the UK research community who have contributed towards the advancement of diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The award aims to inspire innovation and leadership in diversity issues and joins the Society's prestigious set of medals and awards announced each summer.
Nominations for the inaugural 2016 round are now open find out more.
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The Bright Ideas Challenge
 What will cities look like in 2050 - how will they be powered to be vibrant, healthy and clean places to live? That's the challenge Shell is setting secondary school students aged 11-14.
Shell has launched The Bright Ideas Challenge, a new cross-curricular schools competition to help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. They're asking students to imagine creative solutions to the energy challenges faced by future cities. With a national prize of up to £5,000 to super-size STEM teaching, there's every reason to think big! There will also be two further national prizes and all 11 regional winners will receive £1,500 for their school, student prizes and funded trips to Make the Future London, a festival of ideas and innovation, hosted by Shell this summer.
Visit shell.co.uk/brightideaschallenge for all the competition resources, including a teacher toolkit, student workbooks and activity resources. Teams have until 29th April to submit their entries. Terms and conditions apply.
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Royal Aeronautical Society Honours, Medals & Awards 2016
The RAeS Awards recognise achievement, innovation and excellence across the aerospace and aviation industry. Nominate an individual or team who should be recognised for their outstanding contributions before 31 March 2016.
Nominations are encouraged from the broad spectrum of aeronautical, engineering, space and aviation sectors. An award can offer invaluable acknowledgement and appreciation as well as respect for aerospace professionals, helping to foster inspiration and talent among employees and employers alike. Nominate your colleagues today.
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Returners Programme & Career Development Programme
WES members benefit from the WISE members' discount for WISE programmes starting on the following dates:
Returners' Programme 
Career Development Programme for Women in STEM
For more information click on the links above for the location and date you are interested in. To book on a course click here.
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Daphne Jackson Trust - for Returning Engineers
 Engineers on career breaks of 2 or more years, taken for family caring or health reasons can apply for our sponsored Daphne Jackson fellowship opportunity hosted and half sponsored by John Innes Centre, Norwich.
Research here covers disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences, including cell biology, computational and mathematical biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and molecular biology. Part-time over two years, our fellowships consist of a challenging research project. We take time to work with fellowship candidates to identify their training needs and assess their potential to return successfully to research careers. Visit www.daphnejackson.org.
Deadline 18th March 2016
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British Science Week - 11th - 20th March 2016
It's nearly March which means one thing at the BSA.... British Science Week is nearly here!
Get involved!
British Science Week (11-20 March) is the largest grassroots celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths in the UK, with activities taking place in schools, community groups and cultural institutions. This year's campaign will be 11-20 March 2016, and the public can find events and venues to visit on the British Science Week programme of events - find an event near you!
Register your event!
The British Science Association would like to encourage organisations across the UK to register on the website to be listed as a British Science Week event or destination. We want to support the public in finding out about all the brilliant activities and venues they can engage with during British Science Week.
Come to a flagship event across the UK!
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Think Act Report Webinar 1st March 11-12pm
 If you are in a business that may be affected by the gender pay reporting regulations, this is an excellent opportunity to dial/log into a gender pay reporting webinar hosted by the Government Equalities Office on Tuesday 1st March between 11-12pm.
What's in it for you?
During this webinar we will give you an overview of the gender pay reporting draft regulations and you will have the opportunity to ask questions of our team of experts and give feedback on potential challenges for your business.
Why now?
We are holding this webinar so that you have a chance to have your questions answered to give you the best possible standpoint for responding to our consultation before it closes on Friday 11 March.
Who is it for?
So for avoidance of any doubt, this is a webinar for you as a representative of your business and for representatives of your client or supplier businesses. If you or a colleague in your organisation would like to participate, or a representative from one of your clients or suppliers then please click here to register.
How it works
For those of you not familiar with the format, this webinar (using an online platform called citrix) allows all participants to view a single power point presentation, listen to our presenters/panel of experts and to submit written questions during the webinar which we can then answer in writing during the webinar or via audio from our presenters/panel of experts. Further instructions will follow on the day.
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Could the Tideway Returner Programme be Right for You?
Following the success of the 2015 pilot, Women Returners are partnering with Tideway on the second Tideway Returner Programme, helping professionals from a variety of backgrounds to return to work after a long break.
This year the programme is extended to include Tideway's delivery partners: Amey, Costain, Ferrovial Agroman & Laing O'Rourke.
The Tideway Returner Programme is for talented professionals who want to restart their careers after an extended career break. Based across London, Tideway are offering a paid 12 week internship starting on 19th April for people who have taken a voluntary career break of 2 or more years. You will work on significant assignments based on your skills, experience and interests, for Tideway or one of their delivery partners. The roles will be primarily office-based, requiring a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. There is a range of opportunities for engineers in Quality, Project Management and as a Site Engineer.
Throughout the programme you will receive coaching support from Women Returners and you will also be paired with an internal buddy. At the end of the programme you will be ideally placed to apply for permanent or interim roles in the organisation or its partners.
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Manufactured Yorkshire 2016 - Rolls Royce & Seabrook Crisps Join the line-up
Two more amazing speakers have been announced for MY16 taking place on Weds 11th May in Leeds:
Hamid Mughal OBE is Director of Manufacturing for Rolls Royce. Hamid is responsible for leading the Manufacturing activities & strategies across the company's manufacturing bases. Hamid passionately believes in the social and economic value of Manufacturing and plays a leading role in the advancement of competitive Manufacturing. He received an OBE award in 2014 for services to Innovation, Technology and Manufacturing.
Hamid is joined by Kevin Butterworth, the Marketing Director for Seabrook Crisps who was a key player in setting the strategy for Seabrook to move more into the national arena. Kevin gives a food & drink focus to the future outlook of the manufacturing sector.
The panel also includes Sir Vince Cable and Sarah Hodgetts, Deputy Director of BIS - chaired by Andy Tuscher, Regional Director for EEF Yorkshire & the Humber.
MY16 is free to attend for manufacturers of any type, construction companies and buyers such as retailers, hotels, restaurants.
We have an amazing line up of speakers including Sir Vince Cable, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Timothy Taylors, Ossett Brewery, Great Heck, Microsoft, The Truly Sustainable Company, Meet The Buyer, 121s and even more to announce. Book your place.
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Save the Date: WES Annual Conference 22nd April 2016
 What: WES Annual Conference
When: 22nd April 2016
Where: IET, Savoy Place in London
Why: This year's theme is CPD, so why not come along and improve yourself; network and take in the newly refurbished Savoy Place
Who: Anyone with an interest in women working in engineering is invited to register.
For further updates and further information please check the website here.
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Making flexible hours work in the infrastructure industry
 McGinley Support Services has put together an interesting article on flexible working in the infrastructure industry.
If you are one of the 36% working in engineering and manufacturing who would prefer a more flexible approach to working hours over a 3% pay rise, this report could help explain and highlight the benefits of flexible working. Read the full article here.
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 WES already partners with both of these organisations and is extremely grateful for their generosity and dedication.
Coming soon... NWED packs will shorty be despatched to help you plan your National Women in Engineering Day event. Visit www.nwed.org.uk or email us on nwed@wes.org.uk.
START PLANNING YOUR EVENT NOW!
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WES Corporates News:
 We would like to offer a huge welcome to SSE, one of the UK's largest and fastest growing energy companies who join us as WES Company Membership Plus Members.
SSE will be sponsoring Sparxx in 2016 which is fantastic for us as this platform continues to grow targeting our next generation of female engineers, scientists, creatives and technologists.
We would like to thank all our Partners sincerely for their continuing support.
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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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Imperial College Events in March
01 - 24/03/2016
Imperial College London has a number of interesting events taking place in March and beyond.
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Women in the Tech Sector: access, skills development and policy priorities
01/03/2016
Featuring WES' own Dr Sarah Peers, this seminar will discuss next steps for policy.
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NI's Women in Transport
03/03/2016
The CIHT is hosting a 'Women in Transport' event to celebrate the women in transport, and highlight the issue of diversity in the industry.
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Cocktail Party for Engineers
03/03/2016
Come and join University of Leeds WES Student Group for a combination of drinks, food, networking and freebies.
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Personal Journeys Through Engineering
07/03/2016
UCL are hosting an evening where engineers share their personal journey, in celebration of International Women's Day.
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International Women's Day
08/03/2016
Gender parity is the theme for International Women's Day this year Pledge for Gender Parity.
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Engineer a Better World
08/03/2016
Our WESBath Student group are organising an event with the IET at the University of Bath. With Naomi Climer from the IET.
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Women in Engineering Event at University of Derby
08/03/2016
Top engineers from across the East Midlands will share their career journeys.
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Public Speaking Master Class
08/03/2016
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE will be leading this Master Class - discounted rates for WES Members
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View from the Top Lecture - RAEng
15/03/2016
Dame Judith Hackett DBE FREng will reflect on eight years as Chair of the Health and Safety Executive
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ACE National Conference
15/03/2016
The ACE conference has a line up of expert speakers and is split into five sessions.
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Women Techmakers
16/03/2016
The London summit of Google's global program for Women in Technology geared towards increasing visibility, community and resources for women in technology .
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Smart Energy Marketplace
17/03/2016
Taking place in Exeter, the Smart Energy Marketplace holds an exhibition and talks for the Smart Energy Sector.
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Career Development for Women in STEM
21/04/2016
Award winning development programme - discounted places for WES members
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WES Annual Conference
22/04/2016
WES' annual conference focusses on CPD this year and takes place at the newly refurbished Savoy Place in London
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Women Engineers in the Great War and After
23/04/2016
One day public engagement event at the Dana Centre, Science Museum, London.
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Manufactured Yorkshire 2016
11/05/2016
The only event designed for Yorkshire Manufacturers at the Centenary Pavillion Suite in Leeds.
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SWE 2nd WE Annual Europe Conference
11 - 13/05/2016
The 2nd WE Annual Europe conference in Madrid held by the Society of Women Engineers
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Next Generation Women Leaders Event in Paris
12/05/2016 - 14/05/2016
A three day workshop for talented women held by McKinsey & Company
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National Women in Engineering Day
23/06/2016
With events across the UK and beyond, please see the full line up at www.nwed.org.uk
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International Conference TMM 2016
06 -08/10/2016
The XII International Conference on the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms takes place in the Czech Republic
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WES Student Conference 2016
18 -19/11/2016
The annual WES student conference taking place at Aston University
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WES Event Partners
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Production Manager
Brierley Hill, Eaton
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HR Manager
Doncaster, Eaton
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Consultant Risk Engineer
Windsor, Berkshire. FM Global
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Finance, Model Risk Management Associate
London, Goldman Sachs
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Algorithmic IP Engineer
High Wycombe, Altera
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Software Engineer DSP Builder
High Wycombe, Altera
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Senior Lecturer in Robotics Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
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Graduate Programme
- Future Business Leaders
Various, Cobham
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Engineering
Graduate Programme
Functional Excellence
Various, Cobham
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Graduate Opportunities
UK Wide, Arup
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Product Supply - Internships and Placements UK
P&G across sites in Seaton Delaval 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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This month we are excited to announce that we have two new sponsors for 
