Publications

The Role Models Sets are a collection of motivating profiles looking at the current roles, routes to success, day-to-day activities and ambitions of some inspiring women working in many different areas of Science, Engineering, Technology (SET) and Construction today.
Model profiles in downloadable format.

Please note: We are currently updating these so do not have any to send out at present, please download if required.

A colourful booklet for young people which introduces the world of SET and construction to girls in clear-cut language, explaining how SET and construction careers are not only exciting and fulfilling, but are also beneficial to the world at large. It includes quotes from young women, information on WISE hands-on activities, publications and websites.

 

Download A Girl Like You

The SPARK magazines (produced in conjunction with the DTI, SEMTA and other relevant organisations) is aimed at 11-15 year olds. These bright magazines show that science, engineering, technology and construction can be interesting, fun and exciting, and also effectively demonstrate that SET and construction are an integral part of all our everyday lives:

Spark - Construction

Learn about the UK's largest eco-village, building for the Olympics and reconstructing homes abroad after a natural disaster.
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Spark - Energy

Investigates how a roller coaster works, how energy is made and stored for us, and where top athletes get their energy from.
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Spark 5 - Physics

Finds out how skaters perform their tricks, how pop stars reach those notes, how make-up covers up those nasty blemishes and why ice-cream tastes sooo good.
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Spark 6 - Mechanical Engineering

Uncovers the excitement of mechanical engineering, whether it is manipulating movement in the movies or constructing pipelines to provide clean drinking water, creating a new CD or taking and developing photographs, designing and producing hi-tech trainers or the all new retractable sound-proof roof of the Cardiff Millennium Stadium. Contact WISE for any copy of SPARK. SPARK is sponsored by the DTI

This is a guide to good practice which details research findings and provides advice about administering single sex teaching in co-educational schools. Case studies include accounts from teachers and pupils.
Download In a Class of Their Own

A guide of good practice for all those promoting careers in SET to help deliver a precise, inspiring message to young people, especially girls.
Download SET for a great future SET for a great future is sponsored by ESF, Ford, Jive Partners, Rolls-Royce, and UKRC.

A set of six A2 posters showing role models in interesting SET careers aiming to inspire and inform girls of the wide range of careers available.
Contact WISE for a set of Role Model Posters.

For: Primary Schools; Secondary Schools and Colleges; Higher Education Institutions and Parents. The booklet includes advice, action lists, useful contacts, and reading material to encourage girls into SET and construction.
Contact WISE for a hard copy of Engineering Equals

Download  Engineering Equals

This information sheet highlights the initiatives of WISE in Wales. Available in English and Welsh.
Download the WISE in Wales Information Sheet The WISE in Wales information sheet is sponsored by Cardiff University