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…

WES pleased to learn IET has taken ownership of WISE

The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is pleased to learn that the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has taken ownership of the Women into Science and Engineering Campaign (WISE). Having championed women in engineering since 1919 WES knows the difficulties…

Train named after WES past president on INWED

On International Women in Engineering Day 2023, Southeastern, the railway company serving Kent Sussex and Southeast London honoured engineering trailblazer, Kent-born Verena Holmes, the first woman to become an elected member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and past…

First President of WES honoured with blue plaque

A Newcastle woman who over 100 years ago became a pioneer in the male dominated world of engineering has been honoured with a commemorative plaque. Rachel Mary Parsons (1885-1956) became the first President of the Women’s Engineering Society in 1919 and…

Dr Katherine Critchley named 55th President of WES

Dr Katherine Critchley was elected President of the Women’s Engineering Society in October 2023, having served  formerly as a WES Trustee, Chair of the Events Directors’ Committee and Head Judge of the Karen Burt Memorial Award. Dr Critchley is also…