Useful Information
Useful links
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Women in Science Photographs http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithsonian/sets/72157614810586267/ |
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WISE Women in Science & Engineering - Promoting female talent in science, engineering and technology from classroom to boardroom |
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WES Women Engineering Society - Inspiring women to achieve their potential as engineers, scientists and technical leaders |
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Athena SWAN - AS Charter is a recognition scheme for UK universities and their science, engineering and technology (SET) departments www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter |
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News, articles and events |
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STEM Women - introduce inspiring graduate employers to our STEM Women communities through graduate careers events, job board, sourcing and digital marketing services. We are proud to help contribute to a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce of the future. www.stemwomen.com |
| Women in STEM |
Women in STEM - showcasing the different opportunities for women in the STEM sector, whilst also trying to bridge the stereotypes of STEM subjects – with the ultimate goal being to close the gender gap www.womeninstem.co.uk |
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Finding Ada - celebrate Ada Lovelace Day on 11 October every year, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Follow on Twitter or Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter to be kept up to date |
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) - Dedicated to promoting women engineers & scientists and inspiring girls to a career in engineering |
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Science Grrl - Broad-based, grassroots organisation celebrating and supporting women in science |
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EDT The largest provider of STEM activities for UK youth. ww.etrust.org.uk/ |
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IET - Institution of Engineering & Technology Women in Engineering online Exhibition |
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Black heroes of Mathswww.icms.org.uk/news/black-heroes-maths-free-download-poster |
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IOP - Institute of Physics- Women in Physics Group Aims to reflect the varied careers of women physicists in industry, commerce, academia, teaching and research |
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Mission is to open up a world of possibility to girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of positive female role models who inspire and empower them to thrive |
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Bringing Engineering to Girls. For today and the future. Robogals UK, a unique student-led volunteering initiative, was set up with the aim of increasing female enrolment in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) courses at universities |
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American Mathematical Society Celebrating women mathematicians. www.ams.org/publicoutreach/posters/poster-women-in-math |
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Tomorrow’s Engineers Information and resources about the amazing careers in engineering. Also run a schools programme to help inspire the next generation of engineers www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/ |
| The University of Liverpool Women’s Club |
The University of Liverpool Women’s Club is open to all female members of staff (both current and retired), partners of staff, postgraduates, and alumni. The Women’s Club provides an excellent opportunity to meet new people, make friends and expand your connections in the Liverpool community. |
Useful Resources
Fabulous poster promoting Women in Maths, produced by Julia Munch PhD, University of Liverpool 2023 www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacuk/maths/documents/Maths,EDI,Poster,Competition,-,Julia,Munch.pdf
The latest reports and statistics on women in STEM, from the WISE campaign
STEM identity Resources for Women and Girls (USA)
Women in STEM statistics and reports 2022
EngineeringUK briefing: Gender disparity in engineering. 2017/18
Women in Engineering - fixing the talent pipeline IPPR Report Sept2014
STEM learning resources for ideas and inspiration www.stem.org.uk/resources
LivWiSE Guest Speakers
We've been very lucky to have had fantastic guest speakers who have shared their passion for STEM and continue to inspire us:
Engineer Roma Agrawal has produced fascinating books. The latest 'Nuts & Bolts - small inventions that changed the world in a big way', podcasts and fun, bite-size civil engineering demos www.romatheengineer.com
Physicist and Engineer Laurie Winkless has two great books ' Science in the City' and 'Sticky - the secret science of surfaces' www.lauriewinkless.com
Engineer Angela Saini has produced awarding books, examining and questioning science and society www.angelasaini.co.uk
Nanotechnologist and Materials Engineer Dr Michelle Dickinson has created Nanogirl - events and activities for Teachers and children to inspire, educate and empower through STEM