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
Do you want to be a part of the largest network of
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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New Report: The Future of Engineering Through the Eyes of Apprentices
What does the engineering sector look like from the perspective of those just starting their careers? Engineering has always been powered by intelligence in its broadest sense, not just technical intelligence, but human intelligence, safety intelligence, and cultural intelligence. The intelligence that emerges when people with different perspectives and lived experiences come together to solve
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Nominations are now open for the Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The search is on for the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) Awards 2026, which honour the exceptional contributions of women engineers across all disciplines. This year’s theme, “Engineering Intelligence,” focuses on how human creativity and technological innovation combine to solve complex challenges and drive inclusive progress. Nominations are open until Friday
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WES Awards 2025 Winners Announced
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