Women's Engineering Society - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:01, 17 March 2023

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	= 2023 update =		= 2023 update =

−	The WES Annual Conference brings together women and allies from across all disciplines for a two day conference. The event will showcase ~~the~~ inspiring role models and demonstrate how organisations are striving to improve diversity and empower women in engineering. For further information visit [https://www.wes.org.uk/events/wes-annual-conference-2023 https://www.wes.org.uk/events/wes-annual-conference-2023]	+	The WES Annual Conference brings together women and allies from across all disciplines for a two day conference. The event will showcase inspiring role models and demonstrate how organisations are striving to improve diversity and empower women in engineering. For further information visit [https://www.wes.org.uk/events/wes-annual-conference-2023 https://www.wes.org.uk/events/wes-annual-conference-2023]
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−	~~== Programme ==~~	+

	The draft programme is now available (please be aware timings are not confirmed and this programme is subject to change) [https://www.wes.org.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Annual%20Conference%202023%20Programme.pdf download a copy here].		The draft programme is now available (please be aware timings are not confirmed and this programme is subject to change) [https://www.wes.org.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Annual%20Conference%202023%20Programme.pdf download a copy here].
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	Workshops will cover 'Building your career' and more		Workshops will cover 'Building your career' and more

−	[[File:WomeninengineeringWES.jpg]]	+	[[File:WomeninengineeringWES.jpg\|link=File:WomeninengineeringWES.jpg]]

	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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		+	= 2023 update =
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		+	The WES Annual Conference brings together women and allies from across all disciplines for a two day conference. The event will showcase the inspiring role models and demonstrate how organisations are striving to improve diversity and empower women in engineering. For further information visit [https://www.wes.org.uk/events/wes-annual-conference-2023 https://www.wes.org.uk/events/wes-annual-conference-2023]
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		+	== Programme ==
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		+	The draft programme is now available (please be aware timings are not confirmed and this programme is subject to change) [https://www.wes.org.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Annual%20Conference%202023%20Programme.pdf download a copy here].
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		+	The full programme for 2023 will be available shortly in the meantime confirmed speakers include:
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		+	* Alison Baptiste CBE, Director of Public and Security Services at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.
		+	* Kerry Evans A55 DBFO Operations Manager, CIHT Cymru Wales Regional Representative and Trustee, Principal Highways Lead
		+	* Dr. Manisha Morais, Non-Executive Director \| Energy Industries Council discussing Cyber Security Best Practices
		+	* Amy Sadro, Eversheds Sutherland Vice Secretary of the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association and Committee member of the Women in Health and Safety Network
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		+	Workshops will cover 'Building your career' and more
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		+	[[File:WomeninengineeringWES.jpg]]

	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

Designing Buildings at 14:59, 21 April 2022

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The [https://www.wes.org.uk/ Women's Engineering Society] (WES) is a charity ~~designed to support~~ the United Kingdom’s network of women engineers, scientists and technologists. The organisation’s mission is to see “...a nation in which women are as likely as men to choose to study and work in engineering, and one in which there are enough engineers to meet a growing demand.”	+	The [https://www.wes.org.uk/ Women's Engineering Society] (WES) is a charity that supports the United Kingdom’s network of women engineers, scientists and technologists. The organisation’s mission is to see “...a nation in which women are as likely as men to choose to study and work in engineering, and one in which there are enough engineers to meet a growing demand.” It was the first such organisation for women in the engineering profession.
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−	It was the first such organisation for women in the engineering profession.	+

	= Early history =		= Early history =

−	The Women's Engineering Society was formed in 1919 as an initiative to help organise women who had worked in engineering roles during the First World War and wished to continue in technical professions ~~after the war concluded~~. It was founded by Lady Parsons (Katharine Bethell) and six other influential women, including her daughter Rachel. Both Lady Parsons and her daughter had worked as engineers during the war and could understand the frustrations other female engineers were experiencing in the workplace.	+	The Women's Engineering Society was formed in 1919 as an initiative to help organise women who had worked in engineering roles during the First World War and wished to continue in technical professions. It was founded by Lady Parsons (Katharine Bethell) and six other influential women, including her daughter Rachel. Both Lady Parsons and her daughter had worked as engineers during the war and could understand the frustrations other female engineers were experiencing in the workplace.

	In 1969, the Women in Engineering Year award was introduced by the Women’s Engineering Society, and in 1984 they assisted in the establishment of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) campaign.		In 1969, the Women in Engineering Year award was introduced by the Women’s Engineering Society, and in 1984 they assisted in the establishment of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) campaign.
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	= WES Annual Conference 2022 =		= WES Annual Conference 2022 =

−	~~An incredible~~ line up of women from all industries, discussing everything from the future of energy to the invention and innovation In sustainability. ~~Plus, you will have~~ the opportunity to network with women from all engineering paths.	+	The WES Annual Conference 2022 is on 28 and 29 April, and presents a line up of women from all industries, discussing everything from the future of energy to the invention and innovation In sustainability. It also offers the opportunity to network with women from all engineering paths.

	To view the agenda and book a place please visit; [https://events.hubilo.com/wes-annual-conference/register https://events.hubilo.com/wes-annual-conference/register]		To view the agenda and book a place please visit; [https://events.hubilo.com/wes-annual-conference/register https://events.hubilo.com/wes-annual-conference/register]

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Boardroom to building site skills gap survey.		* Boardroom to building site skills gap survey.
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	* Women in the construction industry.		* Women in the construction industry.

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	* To promote a wider corporate view of gender diversity.		* To promote a wider corporate view of gender diversity.
	* To represent the collective voice of women engineers.		* To represent the collective voice of women engineers.
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		+	= WES Annual Conference 2022 =
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		+	An incredible line up of women from all industries, discussing everything from the future of energy to the invention and innovation In sustainability. Plus, you will have the opportunity to network with women from all engineering paths.
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		+	To view the agenda and book a place please visit; [https://events.hubilo.com/wes-annual-conference/register https://events.hubilo.com/wes-annual-conference/register]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* International Women's Day 2017.		* International Women's Day 2017.
	* International Women in Engineering Day 2018.		* International Women in Engineering Day 2018.
		+	* Interview with Paloma Hermoso, Senior Project Manager CIOB MAPM, Baker Ruff Hannon.
	* Recruiting and retaining talent in the construction industry.		* Recruiting and retaining talent in the construction industry.
	* The Retention of Women in the UK Construction Industry.		* The Retention of Women in the UK Construction Industry.

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	* Women in the construction industry.		* Women in the construction industry.

−	[[Category:~~History~~]] [[Category:~~Organisations~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Organisation~~]] [[Category:People]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:People]]

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	* International Women in Engineering Day 2018.		* International Women in Engineering Day 2018.
	* Recruiting and retaining talent in the construction industry.		* Recruiting and retaining talent in the construction industry.
		+	* The Retention of Women in the UK Construction Industry.
	* To attract the right talent, offering flexibility and work-life balance will be essential.		* To attract the right talent, offering flexibility and work-life balance will be essential.
	* Why so many women leave engineering.		* Why so many women leave engineering.
	* Women in the construction industry.		* Women in the construction industry.

−	[[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:People]]	+	[[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:People]]

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	With a focus on education, the organisation offers scholarships to candidates pursuing careers in engineering. It also has an extensive archive tracing the role of women in the engineering profession.		With a focus on education, the organisation offers scholarships to candidates pursuing careers in engineering. It also has an extensive archive tracing the role of women in the engineering profession.

−	The Women’s Engineering Society consults with various government bodies about the progression of women in engineering. Membership in the organisation is dictated by qualifications and experience.	+	The Women’s Engineering Society consults with various government bodies about the progression of women in engineering. Membership of the organisation is dictated by qualifications and experience.

−	The Women’s Engineering Society ~~is represented by several groups that focus~~ on the following areas:	+	The Women’s Engineering Society focusses on the following areas:

	* To support members and women engineers in general.		* To support members and women engineers in general.

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	* Boardroom to building site skills gap survey.		* Boardroom to building site skills gap survey.
		+	* Celebrating women in engineering.
	* Diversity in regeneration.		* Diversity in regeneration.
	* Diversity in the construction industry.		* Diversity in the construction industry.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Women's Engineering Society (WES) is a charity designed to support the United Kingdom’s network of women engineers, scientists and technologists. The organisation’s mission is to see “...a nation in which women are as likely as men to choose to study and work in engineering, and one in which there are enough engineers to meet a growing demand.”	+	The [https://www.wes.org.uk/ Women's Engineering Society] (WES) is a charity designed to support the United Kingdom’s network of women engineers, scientists and technologists. The organisation’s mission is to see “...a nation in which women are as likely as men to choose to study and work in engineering, and one in which there are enough engineers to meet a growing demand.”

	It was the first such organisation for women in the engineering profession.		It was the first such organisation for women in the engineering profession.
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	= Early history =		= Early history =

−	The Women's Engineering Society was formed in 1919 as ~~a measure~~ to help organise women who had worked in engineering roles during the First World War and wished to continue in technical professions ~~during peacetime~~. It was founded by Lady Parsons (Katharine Bethell) and six other influential women, including her daughter Rachel. Both Lady Parsons and her daughter had worked as engineers during the war and could understand the frustrations other female engineers were experiencing in the workplace.	+	The Women's Engineering Society was formed in 1919 as an initiative to help organise women who had worked in engineering roles during the First World War and wished to continue in technical professions after the war concluded. It was founded by Lady Parsons (Katharine Bethell) and six other influential women, including her daughter Rachel. Both Lady Parsons and her daughter had worked as engineers during the war and could understand the frustrations other female engineers were experiencing in the workplace.

	In 1969, the Women in Engineering Year award was introduced by the Women’s Engineering Society, and in 1984 they assisted in the establishment of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) campaign.		In 1969, the Women in Engineering Year award was introduced by the Women’s Engineering Society, and in 1984 they assisted in the establishment of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) campaign.