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Insight courses are run so young women have the opportunity to discover university life at the same time as providing more information about opportunities in Engineering and Science.
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Become a WISE Reporter!
Ever fancied being a reporter or video presenter for the day? If you're still at school here's your chance, email info@wisecampaign.org.uk to find out more!
Have you seen b-live, the website with careers advice and hints on CVs etc.
Discover Your Career: September 25 & 26 - London
Over 18? This specialist recruitment event allows promising candidates the chance to meet international companies in the fields of finance, technology, engineering and law, looking to hire the future leaders of the business world. Attend presentations, seminars, lifecoaching sessions and network over drinks with professional role models.
Register now
The NSF in the US lists some myths about girls and science:
Myth: From the time they start school, most girls are less interested in science than boys are:
Reality: Recent research shows 2/3 of 10 year old girls like science - the same proportion as for boys
Myth: Trying to interest older girls in science runs the risk of turning off the boys
Reality: Changing the science lesson to interest the girls also increases interest among the boys
Myth: Science and maths teachers are no longer biased towards their male students
Reality: Biases are persistent and teachers often interact more with boys than with girls
Find out more about these and other myths
CAREERS FOR GIRLS - 1969
A public information film from nearly 40 years ago
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Bright Star rises at the Pacific Playhouse
As part of their Southern Lights season, New Zealand theatre company Shaky Isles Theatre presents a reading of Bright Star, a beautiful piece of writing based on New Zealander Beatrice Tinsley, a world leader in modern cosmology and one of the most creative and significant theoreticians in modern astronomy. -
Entering the Competitive Job Market
Students must have "work experience" in competitive job market TARGET Graduate Trends Survey revealed that more applicants than ever are competing for vacancies.
WISE Directory of Initiatives
The WISE Directory of Initiatives is produced annually and lists sponsorship schemes, competitions, awards, courses, useful websites, visits, and other initiatives on offer to girls and women - from open days at colleges to sponsorships.
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