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STEM Returners has launched its FIFTH annual survey

Return-to-work specialists STEM Returners has launched its FIFTH annual survey to understand STEM professionals’ experiences of trying to re-enter the workplace after a career break. The 2024 STEM Returners Index is open to all STEM professionals who have had a…

WES London Cluster – Social Event on 22 May 2024

The WES London Cluster are excited to invite all cluster members to their latest social on May 22nd with a talk from Engineering Historian @Nina Baker! Join them to hear about the hidden histories of women in engineering followed by a…

WES London Cluster – Work Shadowing 2024

Like science and maths? Experience careers in engineering! Find out all about working in STEM through shadowing a mentor either virtually or in person! The WES work shadowing allows you to find out all about working in STEM and shadow…

PPE for women does not fit: 2024 survey results

Over six months in 2023-24 the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) undertook a substantial consultation of the female workforce in UK engineering surveying just under 1500 wearers of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The results were analysed by Rocket Science, an independent…

WES Member attends Bloomsbury Book event

Jennifer Veitch, WES Member was a guest at the book launch event for “Inspirational Women of Lambeth”. She was delighted to attend and has written the following about her experience: “I was captivated by the stories shared within its pages.…

WES Annual Conference Programme – out now and booking open

The programme for the WES Annual Conference has now been released and is packed full of inspriational speakers including Multi-Award-winning, Author, Podcaster, and TEDx Speaker Dr Shina Somara, IET Young Engineer Of Year Titilola Oliyide, and Mark McBride, founder of…

5 reasons to start an apprenticeship at BAE Systems

When you start an apprenticeship at BAE Systems, you’ll receive all of the expert training and support you need to excel. We’ll provide you with a clear career path, plus endless opportunities to build your skillset and progress in your…