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UKRC Newsletter 28 April 2010
Progress Issue 21 - Spring 2010
Education community commits to equality
Seven of Yorkshire’s biggest colleges have made the commitment to tackle gender inequality by signing up to the UKRC’s CEO Charter.
The UKRC speaks to the UN
The campaign for gender equality within SET went transatlantic when Director Annette Williams was invited to speak to the United Nations in New York.
The impact of a low carbon future
More than 100 people attended a lively evening about ‘the impact of a low carbon future’ at the Institute of Physics in March.
UKRC unveils its policy positions for change
With a general election fast approaching, the UKRC has unveiled its policy manifesto to help focus women in SET at the heart of the political debate.
Outstanding night of achievement
The UKRC’s 2010 Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition once again celebrated a diverse array of women who have made remarkable achievements in their chosen field.
Get the S Factor
Our innovative science communication project the S Factor ended in March after a succession of exciting events profiling women scientists and reaching new audiences.
GetSET Women Coaching – coming to a region near you soon
GetSET Women Coaching has been successfully piloted over the last few months in Scotland and the South East.
Case study
Iman Pio is on track to becoming a Design Engineer after returning to work with the UKRC’s support after an 18 year break to raise her family.
UKRC goes with a bang
The UKRC joined in all the fun of the Big Bang Fair taking the potential of women in science, engineering and technology to a whole new audience.
Event enables women to share international work
An event to bring together women from across the Middle East with female scientists from the UK proved to be an inspirational success.
UKRC Newsletter 23 March 2010
UKRC Newsletter
23 March 2010
UKRC Newsletter 10 February 2010
UKRC Newsletter
10 February 2010
Progress Issue 20 - Winter 2009
SET Fair Standard
The gender equality standard from UKRC
Women of Outstanding Achievement launch in Second Life
The UKRC went virtual in October when it launched its photo exhibition in Second Life
UKRC invests £86,000 in partner schemes
The invested more than £86,000 to help boost schemes focusing on supporting women in SET and changing organisational culture.
New GetSET Women website launched
UKRC raises the profile of women in science, engineering and technology
A bustling summer for WISE
Innovating pilot models, tools and approaches and celebrating 25 years
GetSET Women Coaching could hold the key to your potential
GetSET Women Coaching is being piloted in Scotland and the South East over the remainder of 2009 – 10.
Congratulations to 2009 Athena SWAN award winners!
The 2009 round of Athena SWAN awards attracted an unprecedented number of applications
UKRC Newsletter 22 December 2009
UKRC Newsletter
22 December 2009
Progress Issue 19 - July 2009
Bradford College commits to equality with UKRC
Bradford College has agreed on action to tackle inequality and increase the participation of women in non-traditional work areas.
UKRC: responding to the recession
At UKRC we are taking a series of steps to help people look at the issues, and to enable us to offer the best possible services in difficult times.
Offering support where it is needed
When you have been away from the workplace – even for a short time – it is natural to feel isolated and less confident. When the field you are away from is something as fast moving as science, engineering and technology, it often feels worse.
Outstanding achievement portrait presented to Royal Society
A portrait of one of the Women of Outstanding Achievement in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) for 2009 has been presented to the Royal Society in London.
Lynne at home in Geological Society
President’s Day at the Geological Society this year had a surprise end when Lynne Frostick was handed her portrait to hang inside the building.
Unionlearn and UKRC working together
The UKRC has signed a ground-breaking agreement with Unionlearn marking their common mission to support the development and progression of women in the workplace.
Talking Heads
What is the first thing that has to change to improve the position of women in SET?
Looking to “Break the Mould”
It is a common thought that to break into engineering or skilled work, you need to have a degree.
Cardiff engineering shows scoop national award
An innovative project that uses live shows to help inspire young people about engineering will be given a prestigious medal today by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Scottish Project Funding Boost
The European Social Fund has awarded a substantial £217,000 grant to The Scottish Resource Centre for Women in Science Engineering and Technology based at Edinburgh Napier University to promote women’s careers in this sector.
Progress Issue 18 - Summer 2009
Engineering recruiting despite recession
The National Engineering and Construction Recruitment Exhibition (NECR), at the NEC, Birmingham, on 24 & 25 April 2009, will offer a vast choice of career opportunities with leading employers for the thousands of experienced professionals and graduates expected to attend.
Making the connection
Last year, the UKRC launched the Connect project which brings together organisations and networks which help women entering, working in or returning to SET jobs. Its aim is to foster better communication and partnerships between organisations, share information and provide advice and support.
Bradford Council commits to equality with UKRC
Bradford Council has joined the growing list of organisations committing to increasing the participation of women in non-traditional work areas.
WISE celebrates its 25th year
As the Royal Academy of Engineering honours Baroness Platt of Writtle’s contribution to engineering with a new portrait, Zoë Gilmore looks at WISE during its 25th anniversary year.
Looking to the future and seeing the stars
The UKRC conference looked to the future to see what life could be like in 2030 at its annual conference.
Outstanding night of achievement
The UKRC’s 2009 Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition once again brought together the SET community to acknowledge a diverse array of women who have made remarkable achievements in their chosen field.
Cooking, Countdown and Science
What do you, Heston Blumenthal and Countdown’s Rachel Riley have in common? A passion for science and an understanding the beneficial difference it is making to our lives. A new government campaign has been launched to show the general public how science is fundamental to almost everything they do, and to challenge apathy towards science and scientists.
Progress Issue 17 - Spring 2009
Women into Science, Engineering and Construction Award Presented by HRH Princess Anne
Ros Wollen, Manager of South Yorkshire Women's Development Trust on behalf of the Women's Construction Centre (WCC) in Sheffield was presented with an Award for Outstanding Partnership work undertaken with women and young women.
Comment by Maggie Philbin
Will 2009 be the year Science shows it has "The X factor"?
Charter marks RAeS progress
The UKRC joined with the Royal Aeronautical Society to celebrate 100 years of British aviation at their 'Women in Aviation and Aerospace' conference held in London.
Doctor Who campaign sets debate rolling
The UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology's campaign to make the next Time Lord a woman sparked national debate, and a survey found that 55% of people supported the change.
WES Past Present and Future
2009 marks 90 years since the formation of the Women's Engineering Society.
The 2009 UKRC Annual Conference: Tomorrow
The science, engineering and technology workforce and workplace in 2030
New Year Honour for WOOA winner
Professor Wendy Hall has been appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the New Year Honours List for services to science and technology.
Equality of opportunity
Alison Smith, Senior Adviser to the British Council, discusses gender equality as an important step in boosting developing societies.
RAEng in the picture
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) has received the portraits of three UKRC 'Women of Outstanding Achievement' in recognition of their accomplishments in the field of engineering.
Progress Issue 16 - Autumn 2008
Leading the way in consultation
The UKRC has been busy consulting as widely as possible on the government's recently published document, A vision for Science and Society.
Women in Coal Mining Photography Collection on Display
A collection of photographs of South African women in coal mining is being displayed by the UKRC at The National Coal Mining Museum for England in Wakefield.
University of Oxford to Recognise Outstanding Achievement of Female Professor
The University of Oxford has acknowledged the achievements of Professor Dame Kay Davies by displaying a portrait of her donated by the UKRC.
The emerging world of eportfolios
UKRC has joined up with other partners in a project led by the Open University to explore the possibilities of eportfolios for students.
Flexible friends
There is now a growing body of evidence that flexible working is having a positive impact on companies at all levels – from happier and more motivated employees to financial benefits and the bottom line.
Charity commits to equality with UKRC
The chief executive of EDT signed the UKRC’s CEO Charter committing to increase the participation and progression of women at all levels of the sector.
Outstanding Achievement of Scotland’s Chief Scientific Advisor
The University of Aberdeen along with the UKRC has acknowledged the achievements of Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Scottish Government and graduate of the University.
JMP makes commitment to gender equality through UKRC
Leeds-based transport planning and engineering consultancy, JMP, is the latest company to sign the UKRC’s CEO Charter, committing to increase the participation of women at all levels in the engineering and built environment sector.
Progress Issue 15 - Summer 2008
Comment
by Lynda Armstrong, OBE is Vice President at EPT Solutions, Shell
Flexible thinking, flexible working
A Leeds conference this year marked the official launch of Jobshare-uk, a new website promoting flexible working as best practice.
New strategy launched to strengthen organisations and networks
A new strategy aimed at supporting organisations and networks helping women entering, working in or returning to science, engineering and technology related jobs has been launched by the UKRC.
Aberdeen woman scoops national enterprise award
Jeanette Forbes, Managing Director of the PCL Group based in Regent Quay, Aberdeen, has won a national Prowess Business Award, in the Woman in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) category.
UKRC Response to the Equality Bill
The UK Resource Centre for Women in SET welcomes the new Equality Bill which requires companies to report on the salary gap between male and female employees.
First SSC joins charter list
SummitSkills has become the first Sector Skills Council to sign the UKRC’s CEO Charter, committing to increasing the participation of women at all levels.
Sandi Rhys Jones wins First Woman Award
Sandi Rhys Jones was announced winner of the First Women award 2008 for the Property sector at a glittering event in London in June.
Hive of industry
The UKRC’s newly strengthened Industry Board is now up and running and providing support and advice to the organisation.
Women equal productivity equals profits
New research has been completed which makes a direct connection between gender equality and business performance.
Julie Jones
Synthetic Organic Chemist, Peakdale Molecular Ltd since May 2007
Weaving equality into SET institutes
The UKRC held a workshop this month aimed at professional bodies in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) interested in improving their equality and diversity practices.
MXcellence rewarded for engine specialists
Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins has scooped the UKRC-sponsored Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards 2008.
Progress Issue 14 - Spring 2008
Major names sign up to promote diversity
National Grid and Google are the latest companies to sign up to the UKRC’s CEO Charter.
Database tops a thousand
Over 1000 women scientists, engineers and technologists are now registered on the UKRC’s GetSET Women database.
Comment
by Maggie Philbin, TV Presenter
New governing body brings a wealth of experience
The UKRC is set to benefit from a wealth of industry experience across a wide range of sectors.
On the screen and in the headlines
How much does the media impact on the numbers of women in science and engineering?
Six women chosen to be featured in the UKRC’s 2008 Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition
What links the chief scientific advisor for Scotland, a civil engineer, a geneticist, a science communication entrepreneur and two neuroscientists, one of them a Dame?
Progress Issue 13 - Winter 2007
Comment
By Steve Holliday, Chief Executive of National Grid
Jaguar and Land Rover make their mark
Jaguar and Land Rover has been recognised as a leading place to work for women engineers and scientists by gaining the first gold standard UKRC Quality Mark.
Last call for inspiration
Just a few days remain until nominations for the UKRC's Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition close on December 20. The UKRC is calling for people across the UK to nominate women in SET whose achievements will inspire others to seek a career in these industries.
UKRC calls for boardrooms to open the door to women
The UKRC has developed a good practice guide to help science, engineering and technology (SET) companies address the low numbers of women on their boards. SET boardrooms lag behind other FTSE 100 companies with the level of male directors at 92 percent, compared to 87.5percent in non-SET firms.
Decision making and public life - getting the balance right
There are 59 public bodies making decisions about science, engineering and technology related issues in the UK and only 26 percent of their members are women. The UKRC is tackling both supply and demand to try and redress the balance.
Tackling the concrete ceiling
When black and minority ethnic women want to reach the highest echelons, they not only face a glass ceiling, they face one reinforced by concrete. But new research funded by
the UKRC shows that race, gender and ethnicity are also strengths which enable BME women to develop exceptional leadership qualities.
Ensuring a lasting legacy - JIVE
At the end of this year, two major projects aimed at improving the participation of women in science, engineering and technology are due to come to an end - but their achievements and many of the programmes and initiatives they've developed will continue.
New life for the goddess of wisdom
Also drawing to a close this year is the Athena Project - set up in 1999 to advance and promote the careers of women in science, engineering and technology in higher education and research.
Flexibility enables the return to research
A prize-winning programme developed at the University of Sheffield to support female academics when they return from maternity leave is to continue, following a successful pilot.
Progress Issue 12 - Autumn 2007
Comment
By Ian Pearson MP Minister of State for Science and Innovation.
Gold SWAN tops York awards feast
The University of York's Department of Chemistry is the first in the UK to gain Gold in the Athena SWAN awards, an accreditation scheme for universities running since 2005.
Engineering Challenges
A pilot project in South London is aiming to radically increase the numbers studying engineering by targeting those historically least likely to choose the subject - young women, minority ethnic students and those with no family history of higher education.
Flexible working goes online
A new recruitment website specialising in part-time, job share and other flexible working is to be launched in September.
Women take on the Institutions
Four major science and engineering institutions will have women presidents in 2008.
Maths, machines and secret messages - women in the early days of computing
As the numbers of women working in IT continue to fall, a project at Bletchley Park is ensuring that women's role in the early days of computing - and the secret world of the WW2 codebreakers - is not forgotten.
A diverse workforce brings innovation
At global science giant DuPont, diversity is embedded in the culture and the company provides a good example of the benefits this can bring.
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