

Inspiring the next generation of scientists
Inspiring the next generation of scientists We recently caught up with a fantastic role model and Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, Catherine Ross. She has had an incredible career to

Rising stars: celebrating the journey of our outgoing Young Professionals
Our Young Professionals Board members are all shining role models, so it’s always sad when their term comes to an end and we have to say goodbye. We recently caught

Defence – offering diverse opportunities for women in engineering
Engineering has always been an industry that is synonymous with a male workforce, but engineering in defence has an even bigger challenge in ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Next Gen Makers annual Engineering Skills Conference
Next Gen Makers annual Engineering Skills Conference Our Head of Products and Services, Katherine Watson was invited to give a keynote speech at the Next Gen Makers annual Engineering Skills

Get to know Obiye and Natasha
Get to know Obiye and Natasha Northumbria University’s Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence shared some of their fantastic role models with us. We caught up with two inspiring women

Patron of WISE, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, visits annual conference at IET London: Savoy Place.
We welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to our annual conference We were delighted to welcome the Patron of WISE, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, to our annual

Nurturing the imagination of the inventors of tomorrow
Nurturing the imagination of the inventors of tomorrow by Ruth Amos Co-founder, Kids Invent Stuff & Author, “The Inventors Workshop” As a fellow advocate for STEAM education, particularly for young girls, I am

National Inclusion Week 2024 – Why impact matters in STEM
National Inclusion Week 2024 Why impact matters in STEM This year’s National Inclusion Week theme of ‘Impact Matters’ is integral to tackling gender parity in STEM. Impact centres around the

GCSEs remain stable, but we can do more!
GCSEs remain stable, but we can do more! This year’s GCSE results have shown continued success for girls in Core-STEM subjects as they outperform their male counterparts to achieve the

A-Level results highlight the importance of STEM
A-Level results highlight the importance of STEM Today’s A-Level results have shown a welcome increase in the participation across core-STEM subjects, with Mathematics becoming the first A-Level to surpass 100,000

Breaking Barriers: Marjolein’s Journey in the gaming industry
Playground Games is an award-winning AAA game development studio known for its genre-defining video games. They believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity and innovation. Marjolein, a Tools Engineer Grade

Aston University Research Project – Lived Experiences of Women in STEM and Mental Health.
WISE & Aston University/Brunel University/Manchester Metropolitan University are looking for women STEM professionals to help us in a study about their experience with mental health in STEM research and innovation

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Woman in STEM
Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Research has indicated that a huge 70% of people have experienced imposter syndrome at work and it suggests factors like gender and race can increase the

Under Pressure: The Hidden Impact of Stress on Women in STEM Careers
As it is Stress Awareness Month this April, we’re highlighting the hidden impact of stress on women, specifically women working in STEM careers. We know that STEM careers can be

Equity in the Digital Age: Spotlighting the work of Ola Gwozdz
In the realm of digital inclusion, Ola Gwozdz’s voice stands out. As an award-winning researcher, data philosopher, and IoT innovation specialist, Ola’s work goes beyond traditional boundaries to address the

WISE & MIT Collaboration
WISE is delighted to be collaborating with the Department of Economics at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) on a new research project, which will support students when making their applications to university.

WISE and IET Join Forces: Pioneering Change in STEM Gender Diversity
WISE and the IET have joined forces to accelerate the pursuit of gender equality in the UK STEM sectors. In a groundbreaking move set to move the dial in STEM,

Unleash the Potential of Your Workforce at the WISE Conference 2023
The recent WISE Conference was a gathering of minds, focused on unlocking the potential of female talent in STEM fields, aimed at fostering greater gender balance within the industry. Businesses are

How to #InspireInclusion for International Women’s Day 2024
This International Women’s Day, we’ve spotlighted several inspirational women role models in STEM and we’re sharing their words of wisdom about how to #InspireInclusion in STEM. Women have long been

Why 2024 is the Time for Women in Gaming
Gaming is an often-overlooked part of the tech industry, let alone the STEM sectors. We caught up with Rebekah Simpson, Chief of Staff at Playground Games, about why now is