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SUMMARY:Optimising the Apprenticeship Levy to Support Attraction and Retention of Women in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about fostering gender equality in the dynamic world of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM)? \nWe invite you to be a part of a game-changing event that addresses the challenges faced by women in pursuing and excelling in STEM careers. \nHosted by Corndel\, in partnership with WISE\, this engaging webinar aims to empower and uplift aspiring and current female professionals in STEM. Together\, let’s explore how the Apprenticeship Levy can be harnessed to drive positive change and support the career progression of women in the fields where they are underrepresented. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/3825/
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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SUMMARY:How to Recruit\, Retain\, and Grow Talented Women in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Join WISE and a number of EDI experts sharing knowledge on how to successfully recruit\, retain and grow talented women in STEM. We’d be delighted for you to join us there. \nBy attending this event\, you will hear from expert speakers on how to develop inclusive recruitment processes and initiatives that are financially beneficial\, leading to improved recruitment and retention of women. \nYou will also hear tips on how to run a successful allyship programme that supports developing an inclusive business culture and community. \nYou will have the opportunity to network with other leading STEM professionals\, where you can discuss your successes and challenges together. \nImportant: You do not have to be a WISE member to attend this event. It’s open to all\, and FREE to attend. \nIn a diverse talent pool\, it is more important than ever to master effective methods of attracting\, retaining\, and growing the number of talented women in STEM. \nRegister Here\nAgenda \n11:00 Registration – Refreshments & Networking on Arrival \n11:30 Welcome\, Elizabeth Collins\, Pfizer \n11:40 Rebecca Jackson\, Pfizer (Inclusive Recruitment) \n11:55 Charlotte Atkinson\, Philips 66 (Allyship) \n12:10 Q&A \n12:30 Networking & Light Lunch \n13:30 Roundtable: How EDI Experts can Support your Diversity Goals \n14:45 Close & Take-Aways \n15:00 Finish \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/3726/
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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SUMMARY:How to Build an Inclusive Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This WISE Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE)\, hosted by WISE member Amazon\, will look in detail at how you can create a culture of belonging in your organisation. \nWISE invites you to join this Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE)\, hosted by Amazon\, on how to build an inclusive workplace. Learn what inclusivity means and how leaders can help facilitate a culture of belonging.  \nThis event will provide insight and top tips on creating cultural change with best practice from WISE member organisations. There will be a chance to network and share your knowledge and ideas. \nBook a Place Now
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/how-to-build-an-inclusive-workplace/
LOCATION:1 Principal Place\, Worship Street\, London\, EC2A 2FA\, 1 Principal Place\, Worship Street\,\, London\, EC2A 2FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Sharing Event
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SUMMARY:Looking for a start in engineering?
DESCRIPTION:Join industry experts\, Network Rail\, who will give insights to help you build a successful future career in engineering. \n\nAre you a woman about to embark on an engineering career?\nWould you like to learn more about what to expect from a graduate employment package and a career in engineering?\nWould you like some guidance on where to start your job hunt and what to look for in a potential employer?\n\nThis event may be for you. \nWISE are pleased to announce this exciting new event which will showcase the opportunities Network Rail has on offer for YOU. Industry experts\, Network Rail\, will give you important insights to help you build a successful future career in Engineering by answering the questions below and any questions you have about a career in engineering. \n\nWhy work in engineering? And what are the options?\nWhat do graduate and returner engineering programmes look like?\nWhat does a typical day in the life of an engineer look like?\nWhy look for a role with an inclusive employer?\nWhat progression opportunities can you expect?\nWhat transferable skills are relevant to engineering?\n\nQuestions can be submitted to info@wisecampaign.org.uk prior to the event and there will be a networking break during the event if you would like a more informal chat with our experts. \nThis is a free online event open to all women looking for a career in Engineering. \nTo register book a place now
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/looking-for-a-start-in-engineering/
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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SUMMARY:Celebrating talented women on International Women in Engineering Day
DESCRIPTION:Join WISE on International Women in Engineering Day and celebrate the amazing work that women engineers are doing to support lives and livelihoods every day.  \nThis event will shine a spotlight on inspirational engineering role models who #makesafetyseen and are helping to build towards a brighter future.   \nMy Skills my Life is a WISE project which aims to inspire girls towards choosing careers in STEM. The project matches young people’s skills and interests with women role models from the STEM industry. This event will celebrate the achievements of some of our engineering role models working at Northrop Grumman\, Network Rail\, Capgemini and PA Consulting. Learn about their career progression\, successes and challenges and how you could become a role model for the next generation of women engineers. \nAgenda \n10:00    Welcome from WISE\, Jack Painter \n10:05     My Skills my Life how to get involved as a role model\, Nintse Dan-The\, Graduate Systems \nEngineer\, Northrop Grumman UK & WISE Young Professional Board Member \n10:35    Engineering role models: Elizabeth Lloyd\, Capgemini\, Sana Wajid\, Network Rail\, Sophie Mear\, PA Consulting \n11:05     Q&A \n11:15     Break \n11: 25    Panel Debate: ‘How to attract more women into engineering…’ \n12:00    Finish \nRegister here
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/celebrating-talented-women-on-international-women-in-engineering-day/
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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SUMMARY:Inspiring young dreams: how business can help
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring young dreams: how businesses can help \nAspirations in childhood are an important driver for achievements in adult life. However\, studies show that children from lower socio-economic groups have lower expectations. Join WISE\, Chapter One and some of their corporate partners for a debate about how we can all build confidence in these children. Together\, we can help give them a future not limited by their background\, gender or race. \nTopics \n\nReading for pleasure as a foundation for STEM\nClosing the education gap\nEncouraging young children to consider careers in STEM\nImproving school outreach programmes\nEnsuring a wider and more diverse talent pool\nChallenges for businesses engaging with schools\nExamples of successful programmes\n\nPanel members:  \n  \nSellafield Ltd\, Stuart McCourt\, Education\, Community and Development Lead \n \nWithin Sellafield Ltd\, Stuart works as part of the team responsible for ensuring they deliver the maximum social impact to their local communities from the taxpayers investment at Sellafield every year.  In particular\, his work focuses on developing and delivering projects which remove barriers and address inequalities to enable more people to access a sustainable income either now or in the future. \nOcado\, Suzanne Westlake\, Head of Corporate Responsibility & Corporate Affairs \n \nSuzanne Westlake is Head of Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Affairs at Ocado Group. Ocado Group provides a technology solution to grocers around the world looking to provide consumers with best-in-market customer experience. It also owns a 50 per cent share in Ocado Retail\, a joint venture with M&S in the UK\, trading as Ocado.com. Suzanne is responsible for implementing Ocado Group’s Corporate Responsibility Strategy\, Ocado Unlimited\, and ensures that Ocado focusses its efforts where its impact will be greatest. She is also responsible for Ocado’s engagement throughout Government and Parliament. \nPrior to joining Ocado in May 2014\, Suzanne was CR Manager\, DHL UK for 8 years and before that BAA where she was Sustainability Manager. Suzanne has a Degree and a Masters in Food & Nutrition and graduated from Warwick Business School with an MBA in 2003. \nLily Dobbs\, Transformation Specialist\, BT \n \n  \nPhysicist turned technologist – she leads on automation in the Network Operations Transformation Team with experience across operations\, network and software engineering. \nShe is passionate about science communication and female representation in STEM (science\, technology\, engineering and maths) careers and is very proud to be a WISE Young Professionals Board member. She’s also an enthusiastic and proactive mentor\, STEM Ambassador and diversity advocate. And the creator and co-founder of 2sistersinSTEM.com a blog where her and her sister share stories and experiences to empower and inspire more young people to pursue careers in STEM. \n  \nChapter One\, Business Development Manager\, Sarah Taylor \n \nSarah Taylor is Business Development Manager at Chapter One\, the online literacy programme which supports 2\,000 disadvantaged children across the UK. Sarah has worked for several charities and NGOs including Christian Aid\, Chatham House\, Best Beginnings and LawWorks. She specialises in developing corporate partnerships which have a positive impact on society. \nWISE\, Interim Head of Products and Services Delivery\, Katherine Watson  \n \nKatherine Watson leads on the development and execution of all WISE projects\, the delivery of data analysis for all WISE products and services\, and our My Skills My Life outreach tool. Outside of work\, Katherine is a Guide Leader\, avid board gamer\, baker\, allotment owner and bullet journaller! \nRegister Here 
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/inspiring-young-dreams-how-business-can-help/
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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SUMMARY:WISE Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Empower Your Workforce: Recruit\, Retain And Retrain Women In STEM In A Changing World\nJoin WISE as we discuss\, display\, inspire and determine the future of women in STEM\nThe WISE Empower Your Workforce Conference 2023 is a wonderful opportunity for WISE members\, or those considering membership\, to be at the forefront of developments in thought leadership to increase the number of women in STEM roles. \nIt has become clear that today’s workforce is more mobile and discriminating than ever. Employees are increasingly looking to ensure that their career and life are aligned and that they are able bring as much of their true selves to work as possible. \nThe WISE 2023 Conference will explore how employers can empower their female STEM employees with a view to improving gender balance in the sector. The event will appeal to STEM business professionals looking to recruit and retain female talent\, as well as women working in\, or with an interest in STEM by offering: \n\nKnowledge sharing with other thought leaders in the EDI space.\nProject showcasing by companies that are committed an inclusive and diverse culture.\nPractical lessons shared by organisations in your sector to help get you on the right track.\nCompany positioning as an employment destination of choice ti attract diverse talent.\nAlign your organisation with thought-leading research that will change the perceptions of EDI.\nNetworking with high profile STEM business representatives looking for female talent.\n\nThe event will appeal to STEM business professionals looking to recruit and retain female talent\, as well as women working in\, or with an interest in STEM. The range of plenary sessions will include discussions on regional employment\, reskilling leadership and more. The in-person conference will finish with a drinks reception and informal networking session. \nPurchase your tickets here.
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/wise-conference-2023/
LOCATION:IET London\, 2 Savoy Place\, London\, WC2R 0BL
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Join WISE and #EmbraceEquity this International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:This (free) online event is for women and allies in STEM who want to call out gender bias\, discrimination and stereotyping in their industries and give equity a huge embrace.\nThe session will start with a My Skills My Life Workshop. My Skills My Life is a WISE project which aims to match young people’s skills and interests with women role models from the STEM industry and encourages girls to pursue careers in STEM. \nThe project aims to address our perceptions of STEM\, and how we address our gender bias. \nFor example: \n\nWhat does a scientist look like?\nWhat are women’s roles both in society and business?\n\nWe will then hear from three inspiring role models at different career stages who will describe their routes into the STEM industry. \nThey will describe what inspired them and the problems they have faced and how they overcame these to do a job they are driven by and passionate about. \nThe event will finish with a debate exploring how we can all embrace equity in the workplace. \nJoin us this International Women’s Day – let’s #EmbraceEquity together\nAgenda:\n13:00 – Welcome from WISE \n13:10 – My Skills My Life \n14:00 – Refreshment Break \n14:15 – Hear from Inspiring STEM Role Models \n\nYasmin Hind\, Spirax Sarco\nAnthea Hague\, Network Rail\nHannah Davis\, Pfizer\n\n15:00 – How to Embrace Equity in the Workplace: Panel Discussion \n15:30 – Finish \nRegister here 
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/embrace-equity-in-stem-on-international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:Key Dates,Open to All
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LOCATION:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/embrace-equity-in-stem-on-international-womens-day/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to D&I
DESCRIPTION:WISE members and non-members \nWISE invites you to this free 30-minute webinar looking at what diversity means and why it’s important for the modern workforce. The webinar will cover: The business case for Diversity and Inclusion\, Understanding unconscious Bias and best practice from WISE members. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about how WISE can help your organisation retain\, support and develop your female workforce \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/introduction-to-di/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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SUMMARY:Developing Balanced Leadership
DESCRIPTION:A women’s leadership programme can help to create gender balance at senior levels within an organisation\, leading to improved innovation\, creativity and resilience. Hear best practice from WISE members who have established successful women’s leadership programmes and hear about the impact these programmes have had on achieving gender balance at a leadership level. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. \nTo register for this event CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/developing-balanced-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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LOCATION:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/developing-balanced-leadership/
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SUMMARY:Could you join a board? And more importantly\, do you want to? If you do\, how do you find the roles? And how can Women on Boards help?
DESCRIPTION:In this free one-hour introductory session\, Women on Boards will start to answer these questions. Based on their decade-long experience of supporting members into non-executive positions\, they will answer many of the common concerns we know aspiring NEDs may have. It will also be a chance to ask your own questions to senior members to the Women on Boards team.
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/could-you-join-a-board-and-more-importantly-do-you-want-to-if-you-do-how-do-you-find-the-roles-and-how-can-women-on-boards-help/
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Recruitment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to provide an informative and interactive session to help organisations improve the diversity of their recruitment pool and subsequent successful applicants. \nOverview \nThe workshop aims to provide an informative and interactive session to help organisations improve the diversity of their recruitment pool and subsequent successful applicants. By highlighting how unconscious bias and gendered communications can have an impact on your recruitment outcomes we will help you identify ways you can ensure that you are getting access to the best talent in the market. \nWISE Approach \nOur approach is to provide your team with credible research\, insights and facilitation to inform your business planning and to help you capture ideas\, decisions and actions that will improve gender balance within your organisation.
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/inclusive-recruitment-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Sharing Event
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Diversity & Inclusion Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The WISE Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion course provides an overview of diversity\, inclusion\, equity and equality with a specific focus on the importance of gender balance and an inclusive work environment for organisations that recruit employees in STEM roles. The full course is broken down into 4 sections. \nFind out what diversity means and why it’s important in the modern workforce. \nTopics covered: \n\nUnderstanding the importance of diversity\, inclusion\, equity & equality in the workplace\nThe business case for diversity and inclusion – including statistics and data evidencing this\nAn overview of unconscious bias – what it is\, how to recognise it and practical suggestions on how to manage bias\nImplementing diversity and inclusion within your organisation – including top tips and case studies from leading organisations\n\n  \nThe correlation between improved diversity and stronger business results is striking. There is a wealth of evidence that demonstrates that a diverse workforce makes companies more adaptable\, more productive\, and more responsive to what their customers are telling them. It’s clear that to get ahead in STEM\, companies should be changing their demographics – and that failing to do so will mean being left behind.
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/introduction-to-diversity-inclusion-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Sharing Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="WISE":MAILTO:info@wisecampaign.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T160000
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SUMMARY:Measuring Progress
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Due to the planned National Rail & London Underground Industial Action this event will be held on-line \nWe’re excited to announce that the big reveal of the compiled results and our expert analysis will be revealed! This exciting round up will take place via Teams on the 9th November between 11:00 and 16:00. \nThe theme for this year’s Measuring Progress event is “Making Difference A Strength” and we’ll be showing you how to get the best from your diverse workforce. \nRegister below and then complete WISE Ten Steps Diagnostic for 2022 and we’ll see you there! \nPlaces are limited\, so please register early to secure your spot. \nThe Ten Steps benchmarking is critical part of your membership\, so if you need any support or guidance completing the diagnostic\, just let us know. \nIf you are a WISE Ten Steps Signatory\, we’d ask that you personally fill out this version of the diagnostic. You have until 14th October to do this\, but you might not want to wait that long… \nTo register for this event click here
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/measuring-progress/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Sharing Event
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SUMMARY:CXO Roundtable: Dynamic Regions
DESCRIPTION:Join WISE\, Chairs/Chief Executives and other executive board members from WISE member companies to discuss how best to implement a regional recruitment and retention policy to grow the number of women in STEM in the UK. \nTo attend please RSVP to dean.greaves@wisecampaign.org.uk \nNetwork with other senior staff members that have made a commitment to increasing the number of women in STEM and develop conversations around regional recruitment and retention of women in STEM to benefit your organisation and the economy as a whole. \nWISE CEO Kay Hussain will open the event and we will follow with a presentation on our upcoming ‘Support Our Regions’ research paper. Paul Kilworth – GCHQ\, James Holland – Collins Aerospace\, and Lydia Fairman – Network Rail will present on regional initiatives launched by their companies\, before we separate into three breakout rooms that will be hosted by a further three member companies.  \nBreakout 1 – Engagement with the local economy\, \nSession Lead: Anne Nortcliffe\, Canterbury Christ Church University \n\n Ways organisations might set up their divisions with a view to benefitting the local economy. \n How organisations might locate STEM divisions in regions that receive government funding to develop local skills.\n Challenges around this sort of engagement and how to overcome them. \n\n  \nBreakout 2 – Reskilling and upskilling regionally based staff \nSession Lead: Rosa Wells\, Solihull College & University Centre \n\n How organisations might reskill and upskill their regionally-based staff particularly where they are located in different regions. \n The best way of successfully running hybrid working schemes that employ regional staff\, and how these practices can increase an organisation’s talent pool as well as benefit the local economy.\n The conversation will also look at ways organisations can successfully onboard\, reskill and upskill their regionally-based staff. \n\n  \nBreakout 3 – Outreach opportunities with regional hubs and local educational partners \nSession Lead: Lauren Little\, Ørsted \n\nOutreach opportunities that might improve the STEM pipeline.\nWays in which members have worked with local educational partners\, schools\, colleges and regional STEM hubs to improve the STEM pipeline with a focus on women and other diverse groups.\n How organisations can showcase the different careers available to young people\, as well as form partnerships that might influence vocational training at universities and colleges.\n\nJoin us as we raise awareness of the importance and benefits of gender balance to your business and enable the sharing of best practice.  \nTo attend please RSVP to dean.greaves@wisecampaign.org.uk
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/cxo-roundtable-dynamic-regions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Senior Leadership Event
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SUMMARY:KSE: Developing Women in the workplace
DESCRIPTION:It is not enough to have diversity and inclusion policies in place. Your organisation needs to communicate clear messages to women that your business needs their talents and skills and can  support them to realise their potential. Join us and other member organisations at the 3M Innovation Centre in Bracknell for presentations and discussions around this topic and to gain insights on best practice around how to create effective leadership programmes and initiatives to develop women within the workplace. \nHear best practice examples from our speakers from 3M and BMT\, all of whom are leading innovative and successful women’s development programmes in their businesses. \nWISE’s knowledge sharing events are opportunities for our members to share the great work they’re doing to reach the goal of gender equality in STEM\, which can inspire innovation within your organisation and help support and promote women in STEM across all sectors. \nSpeaker Biographies \nSarah Chapman \nEMEA Application Engineering Manager & North Europe STEM Champion\, 3M \nSarah initially trained in ballet until an inspirational teacher steered her towards a rewarding career in STEM\, a story she recently shared in a TEDx talk entitled “Why we need STEM role models who are a bit less brilliant” which challenged the genius scientist stereotype. A Technical Manager at global science-based technology company\, 3M\, and working parent\, Sarah is a role model and champion for diversity in STEM.  She chairs the 3M EMEA Technical Women’s Leadership Forum which has delivered #IAmRemarkable workshops to over 500 people and was recently appointed as North Europe STEM Champion enabling her to take her STEM volunteering to a new level and support 3M’s pledge to create five million unique STEM and Skilled Trades learning experiences for underrepresented individuals by the end of 2025. A governor at Farnborough College of Technology\, she was recognised as a ‘Rising Star in Education’ in the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards 2022. \nTina Monk \nLean Six Sigma Master Black Belt\, EMEA\, 3M \nTina leads a team of 3M Lean Six Sigma black belts working across Europe\, Middle East and Africa. She is also the Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Lead for the North Europe region and the country leader for 3M Denmark. \nShe joined 3M Denmark 30 years ago as a trainee after attending commercial school and went on to study for a marketing diploma at a business school in Copenhagen for five years while working for 3M’s Industrial business. \nTina progressed through a number of sales and marketing roles in different business groups and geographies before moving into Lean Six Sigma\, a scientific methodology to improve business performance by eliminating waste and inefficiencies. \nIn her role as DE&I Lead\, she drives the region’s active programme of events to promote diversity\, equity and inclusion in the workplace\, with a strong focus on gender balance. She works closely with the Women’s Leadership Forum and 3M Pride teams on events that are both educational and fun\, designed to open up the conversation about diversity and challenge stereotypes. \nRosie Philips \nSenior HR Business Partner\, BMT \nRosie Phillips is a Senior HR Business Partner at BMT\, with global responsibility for delivering several business-priority HR projects\, including the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy. Rosie received her Master’s in Human Resource Management in 2019 and holds Chartered Member status with the HR professional body CIPD. Rosie has worked in human resources for almost 11 years\, with specialist knowledge in Employee Relations and Employment Law areas. Rosie has experience working in multiple sectors including higher education\, NHS\, and more recently\, technical consultancy. In the last 6 months since returning from maternity leave\, Rosie is developing new skills in project management and strategy development\, with a keen interest in advancing BMT’s DEI maturity level and conscious inclusion education. \nLaura Star \nNaval Architect and STEM Lead\, BMT \nLaura Star is a Naval Architect and STEM Lead at BMT. She is enthusiastic about promoting STEM as a rewarding career choice for women. Laura is chair for BMT’s Technical Women’s Forum; an employee engagement group which focuses on providing women with a voice to drive change in the workplace by tackling key themes such as equality\, health\, personal development and belonging.
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/kse-developing-women-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:3M\, Innovation Centre\, Bracknell\, 3M Centre\, Cain Road\, Bracknell\, Berkshire\, RG12 8HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Sharing Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Week
DESCRIPTION:Dates for your diary! \nThis years theme is Time to Act\, The Power of Now \n#ThePowerOfNow
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/inclusion-week/
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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SUMMARY:Academic Roundtable: Encouraging Diversity In Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the University of Bradford for this inspiring KSE which will explore ways academic institutions can Encourage Diversity in Leadership\, with a particular focus on gender and ethnic diversity. \nThis Round Table event\, starting with keynote presentations by speakers from both academia and corporate sectors\, knowledgeable in EDI within the STEM sector. \nThey will discuss effective and creative initiatives that they used to improve leadership diversity within their organisations. They will also be sharing their best practice experiences\, talking through the challenges they faced and the next steps their organisations are taking. \nFull speaker bios will be available on our website shortly. \nThere will then be a number of Round Table discussions; attendees will rotate between tables and have facilitated discussions on topics covered in the presentations. These discussions will allow attendees to hear fresh perspectives on encouraging diversity in leadership\, and foster creative problem-solving that will be captured by the facilitators and shared after the session. \nThe afternoon will finish with wider general networking\, allowing for even more sharing of best practice. \nWISE’s knowledge sharing events are opportunities for our members to share the great work they are doing to reach the goal of gender equality and ethnic diversity in STEM\, which can inspire innovations at your organisation and help support women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds in STEM everywhere. \nTHIS EVENT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CORE MEMBERSHIP AND ABOVE\nPlease book places individually for each delegate attending: \nNumber of places available for membership type: \nOnline academic members: 1 place \nCore members: 2 places \nPremium: Up to 3 places \nStrategic: Up to 5 places
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/academic-roundtable-encouraging-diversity-in-leadership/
LOCATION:University of Bradford\, Richmond Road\, Bradford\, BD7 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Sharing Event
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