The Women’s Engineering Society
Inspiring Women in Engineering since 1919
The Women’s Engineering Society is a charity and a professional network of women engineers. Our mission is to support women in engineering to fulfil their potential, and support the Engineering industry to be inclusive.We inspire women to achieve their potential as engineers, scientists, and technical leaders. To make this happen, we support educators, managers, and employers to create an inclusive industry.
Together, we encourage more gender diversity in engineering to solve the biggest societal issues of our time.
WES Annual Conference
The WES Annual Conference will be held on the 29 – 30 April in Birmingham.
Under the theme of Enhanced by Engineering this is a great opportunity to learn and network.
Become a WES Member
Join us and become part of the largest network of women engineers in the UK.
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Become a member
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women engineers in the UK? Then join the Women’s
Engineering Society.
Featured event
Annual Student Conference
The WES Student Conference takes place every year as a key fixture in the WES calendar of events. This year the event is being held in Leeds on the 1st December. The event is aimed primarily at female engineering and allied undergraduates aged 18 & over.
Find out more here
Featured Campaign
PPE Survey
WES are running a project aimed at providing correctly fitting PPE to both women and men across the engineering industry. Firstly in order to gauge the true extent of the problem we are conducting a nationwide survey to find out your experience of PPE. Whether you wear it daily or only occasionally we would like to hear your thoughts. Complete the survey below. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 JAN.
News
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Watch our latest member webinar now to find out why awards are an essential part of raising the profile of women engineers!
In this month’s free member webinar Lisa-Jayne Cook and Vince Pizzoni discussed a few myths around awards and gave tips on how to be more confident in both applying and asking others to nominate you! For women in engineering, awards are especially important. They help to showcase the talent and contributions of women in a…
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Why Connecting with Peers Is Essential for Women Engineers
In the world of engineering, knowing your stuff is great, but knowing the right people can make a huge difference in your career. It’s like having a team of people who can help you succeed. Why Making Connections Matters: The WES Annual Conference: A Great Place to Meet People The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Annual…
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