We are delighted to announce the appointment of Susan Robson MBE as our permanent Chief Executive Officer. Susan first joined WES as Interim CEO in November 2024, bringing with her a deep commitment to inclusion, leadership, and stability. During her…
We are proud to announce that nominations for the WES Awards 2025 are now officially open and we hope you will consider nominating. The awards honour individuals and allies who are making a significant impact on diversity, inclusion, and excellence…
Join Vince Pizzoni and Geraldine Gallacher for a free webinar on July 23rd at 12:30 PM, where they’ll lead an open discussion to share perspectives and foster a deeper understanding of what it means to be an effective ally. Geraldine…
Engineering Endurance – An evening with Ellie Driver Racing and the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Thu 24 Jul 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Royal Southern Yacht Club, SO31 4HB Hosted ahead of the iconic Rolex Fastnet Race, this exclusive…
Halifax, West Yorkshire – In a ceremony attended by local dignitaries, family members and supporters, Halifax Civic Trust, in partnership with Calderdale Industrial Museum Association, unveiled a commemorative blue plaque to Laura Annie Willson MBE at Elmwood Street, the place…
This year’s WE50 winners represent a diverse range of sectors including transport, construction, technology, and healthcare. The nominations were made both by individuals and professional institutes, and all were put forward because they have excelled in their field. The awards…
To celebrate today’s International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), EngineeringUK and Women’s Engineering Society (WES) are releasing new survey findings highlighting the fantastic support networks being used by female engineers, plus their determination to inspire the next generation. In…
Over 70 professionals from high-performance engineering, legal, education, motorsport, and public sectors attended milestone event Silverstone Park has officially launched its Women’s Innovation Network (WIN), a bold new initiative aimed at tackling gender imbalance across business leadership and engineering roles.…
As part of the Watts in A Home – Electric Dreams project there is a Historical Walk in Bristol on Saturday 31st May starting at the MShed at 10.30am and again at 2pm. The tour explores electricity in infrastructure, entertainment…
The Women’s Engineering Society remains committed to championing inclusion, diversity, and equality within engineering. We recognise the importance of creating an environment where all individuals, regardless of sex or gender identity, feel valued and supported in their careers and contributions…