Women’s Engineering Society

Our vision is of an engineering industry that employs the diversity of the society it serves, to solve the biggest societal issues of our time. We support women in engineering to fulfil their potential and support the engineering industry to be inclusive.

Join us and become part of the largest network of women engineers in the UK.

The WES Annual Conference will be held in April.

Under the theme of Enhanced by Engineering this is a great opportunity to learn and network

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News

  • WES Awards 2025 Winners Announced

    Picture of the winners of the 2025 WES awards

    Held at The Geological Society, the evening honoured the legacy of Caroline Haslett and celebrated the extraordinary impact of engineers who are shaping a more inclusive and innovative future. Caroline’s belief in engineering as a force for opportunity continues to guide our mission today. We were proud to welcome Prof. Edward Rochead as the first

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  • WES Announces 2025 WES Awards Shortlist Ahead of December Ceremony 

    Decorative image listing the WES Award shortlist, 2025

    The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 WES Awards, ahead of the Caroline Haslett Lecture and Awards Ceremony taking place on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at the Geological Society, London.   The WES Awards celebrate engineering excellence, elevate visible role models, and recognise the individuals and initiatives driving greater

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  • Women’s Engineering Society Annual Report 2025 – out now.

    Annual review front cover

    The Women’s Engineering Society annual review is now available to download. Launched at our AGM which was held on the 8th November 2025 online the report gives an overview of our achievements, challenges, and strategic goals for the past year. The report includes our accounts as well as an overview of all the work undertaken

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