University Groups Board

Connect with WES university societies across the UK to collaborate, share ideas and drive impact on campus and beyond.

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The University Groups Board brings student leaders together from across the UK.

WES University Groups Board (UGB) is made up of representatives of WES Affiliated University Student Groups from across the country.

The group meets quarterly to share best practice, aid networking and provide valuable feedback to WES on issues relevant to women engineering students.

Find out how you can enhance your university experience today.

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What we do

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Connect

Build a national network of student leaders.

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Collaborate

Share ideas, resources and successful initiatives.

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Lead

Develop your leadership skills and inspire your peers.

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Champion

Promote engineering and diversity in your university.

UGB in action

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Events and workshops

From panel talks to skills sessions and more.

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Stronger reach

Amplifying our voice across universities in the UK.

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Shared initiatives

Collaborating on outreach projects, campaigns and projects.

  • Profile of Toni McLaughlin, a woman with dark hair smiling, wearing a blue shirt, with background text about her academic achievements and roles, and logos including UGB and others.
  • A digital graphic introducing Sophie Malcolm, a social media convenor and civil engineering student at Queen's University Belfast, with her photo on the left and a purple and green gradient background featuring the UGB logo on the bottom right.
  • Profile of Jenna Seethul, Vice Chair, with a photo of her sitting at a table with a plate of food in a restaurant. The background has a gradient purple to green design with text about her academic background and activism at the University of Kent.
  • A digital profile card for Amy Wright, an industrial relations representative and 4th year mechanical engineering undergraduate at Dyson Institute. The card features her photo, name, title, a brief introduction, and the Dyson Institute logo at the bottom right.
  • Profile card of Thasmia Fathima, a social convenor at the University of Southampton, with a photo of her smiling, wearing a black shirt, in a shopping mall setting, with purple and green gradient background and UGB logo.
  • A digital ID card for Wiktoria Kwiatkowska, a General Board Member, with her photo, a purple gradient background, and the UGB logo featuring purple honeycomb shapes and green letters, along with a description of her background and activities in engineering.
  • A graduate woman in a black cap and gown with an orange dress underneath standing on a wooden balcony with a forested background, part of a University graduation poster for Olivia Williams, a general board member at Lancaster University.

Get Involved

The WES University Groups Board is made up of representatives of WES affiliated University Student Groups from across the country.

Find out if your university has a WES University Group, or learn how to start your own.

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Contribute to campaigns & projects

Attend events and connect with others

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