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UK on target to reach 1 million women in STEM by 2020 – but work is still to be done

The WISE Awards on 15th November saw the announcement that new research by WISE has revealed that the UK is on track to have 1 million women working in core STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles by 2020. The report on workplace statistics in 2018 shows that there are over 900,000 women working in … Continue reading “UK on target to reach 1 million women in STEM by 2020 – but work is still to be done”

Women’s Engineering Society Industry Mentoring Scheme launches at UWE Bristol

Final year female students in Engineering and related disciplines at UWE Bristol are to receive mentoring from professionals in industry through a Women’s Engineering Society (WES) scheme. A group of students planning to take up employment after they graduate will be supported by an external mentor who will guide them in considering their options and help … Continue reading “Women’s Engineering Society Industry Mentoring Scheme launches at UWE Bristol”

Old and new generations of roboticists come together at Bristol Women in Robotics meet-up

This is a guest post by Dr Antonia Tzemanaki from the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, who coordinates the Bristol Women in Robotics group. Women in Robotics Bristol/South West is part of a global professional network for women in robotics, such as our very own Women Like Me engineer Pavlina Theodosiou, and women who want to be. They promote … Continue reading “Old and new generations of roboticists come together at Bristol Women in Robotics meet-up”

First dates announced for UWE’s new BAME girls in Engineering project

Yesterday we were delighted to announce the launch Udonna Okeke’s new UWE Bristol project, BAME girls in Engineering, and we now have the exciting news that dates for the first two school visits for the project have been set. What better way to round off Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2018 than helping to inspire the next … Continue reading “First dates announced for UWE’s new BAME girls in Engineering project”

Driving Skills and Diversity: UWE Bristol Apprenticeships Recognised

Earlier this year, UWE Bristol was named Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Enginuity Skills Awards 2025. The Training Provider Skills Champion of the Year award recognises outstanding commitment to learning and skills development, supporting sustainable engineering and manufacturing growth through partnerships between providers and employers. Since 2017, UWE Bristol has supported more … Continue reading “Driving Skills and Diversity: UWE Bristol Apprenticeships Recognised”

Building a Greener Future: UWE Bristol Brings Together Sustainability Researchers

In April, UWE Bristol welcomed early career researchers from across the UK for a vibrant day of collaboration and knowledge-sharing at the 3rd Sustainability Multidisciplinary Meet-Up: SHAPEing Net Zero. Hosted at the Bristol Business School and organised by Dr Jill Zhao from the School of Architecture and Environment, the event explored how research and innovation … Continue reading “Building a Greener Future: UWE Bristol Brings Together Sustainability Researchers”

UWE Bristol’s Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers Honoured with WISE Nurturing New Talent Award

Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers, Associate Professor for Engineering in Society at UWE Bristol, has been awarded the prestigious Nurturing New Talent Award at the 2025 WISE Awards, held at IET London: Savoy Place. The ceremony, attended by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, celebrated individuals and organisations making significant strides towards gender equity in STEM. Championing … Continue reading “UWE Bristol’s Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers Honoured with WISE Nurturing New Talent Award”

Empowering the Future: How UWE Bristol is Transforming Apprenticeships and Workforce Diversity

Celebrating International Women’s Day To mark International Women’s Day , the Inspire Sustainability team at UWE Bristol are running an interactive workshop on March 13th 2025, with STEMazing’s Alex Knight. The event is open to all (you can Register here) and we especially welcome anyone who might be interested in becoming a mentor/mentee in our … Continue reading “Empowering the Future: How UWE Bristol is Transforming Apprenticeships and Workforce Diversity”

Boosting Female Participation in Degree Apprenticeships

UWE Bristol is proud to announce the positive impact of its recent project, supported by funding from the Office for Students (OfS), aimed at increasing female participation in engineering and built environment degree apprenticeships. This initiative is already driving growth and fostering inclusivity in these vital sectors. The OfS funding supports the following UWE Bristol … Continue reading “Boosting Female Participation in Degree Apprenticeships”

UWE Bristol Secures Funding from the Office for Students to Expand Diversity and Inclusion in Degree Apprenticeships

UWE Bristol is excited to share our success in securing Wave 2 apprenticeship funding from the Office for Students (OfS). This funding allows us to build upon the work of our Wave 1 activities around Degree Apprenticeships and our Women Like Me mentoring programme, addressing diversity and inclusion gaps in the workplace across key sectors … Continue reading “UWE Bristol Secures Funding from the Office for Students to Expand Diversity and Inclusion in Degree Apprenticeships”