WISE@QMUL

Women in Science and Engineering @ QMUL are PGRs and Postdocs celebrating women, equality and diversity in STEMM: Science, Tech, Engineering, Maths, Medicine.

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

Join us for an exciting careers event with global engineering firm @AtkinsRealis! 🌍

📅 23rd October | ⏰ 1:30-2:30pm
📍 Graduate Centre or Microsoft Teams

Learn about UK Net Zero projects, career paths in engineering, consulting, project management & more!

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

QM is holding many events to highlight the impact menopause has, choosing to focus on HRT.
HRT has massive benefits and improves the quality of life for those going through the stages of menopause

#MenopauseHormoneTherapy

The link to events:

https://t.co/ErFJE7yIoU

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

It’s world menopause day on October 18th and to commemorate this, researchers from the @blizard_inst have written a paper sharing experiences of peri-menopause.
The link to the paper is attached & highlights how we should be supporting those around us 💜

https://t.co/GmTyxL3jYF

[nature @Nature]

A surprising trend: women who applied for assistant professor positions in North America were more likely to get job offers than were men https://t.co/jaXP0pZFIU

[nature @Nature]

Not for the first time, all Nobel Prizes in scientific disciplines this year have been awarded to men

[Queen Mary University of London @QMUL]

In October this year, we will be marking Black History Month, a celebration of the achievements, contributions and histories of Black people in the UK and around the world.

This year, the national theme is 'Reclaiming Narratives’.

Learn more: https://t.co/oD8OcAn0x1

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

@QMULSEMS @QMUL_DC

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

Join us for an exciting careers event with global engineering firm @AtkinsRealis! 🌍

📅 23rd October | ⏰ 1:30-2:30pm
📍 Graduate Centre or Microsoft Teams

Learn about UK Net Zero projects, career paths in engineering, consulting, project management & more!

[Phil Baty @Phil_Baty]

It takes women almost 15 years longer than men to progress to full professorships at top UK universities on average, according to a new study.

https://t.co/Xz9J9aydXM

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

Only 26% of the UK STEM workforce are women

@STEMWomenEvents 2024 report has been released showing interesting statistics of female and non binary attitudes towards future STEM careers

Read the full white paper here:
https://t.co/XJVALK6MXX

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

Do you know the origin of the pride flag?
This short video is led by EDI manager Eleanor McDavis and was originally part of our 2023 programme of events
It discusses the meaning of the LGBTQIA+ initialism and the history and evolution of the Pride flag 🏳️‍🌈

https://t.co/nPuGbktWlk

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

With this week being the final week of pride month, there are many interesting workshops, activities and events being held on campus to mark this important month 🏳️‍🌈🌈
Click the link below for a full program of activities

https://t.co/KX2tMfzaCB

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

(3/3) Lack of support for parents and carers is one of the biggest reasons women leave academia at significantly higher rates than men. We hope that QMUL will clarify what support they plan to provide to those affected and engage in a transparent dialogue with them.

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

(1/3) WISE@QMUL is saddened to hear that Queen Mary University of London plans to shut down our on-campus nursery, providing parents and carers only 3 months to find alternative arrangements. See the petition below for parent/carer testimonies...

https://t.co/OiDk7PT6Xj

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

(2/3) With nursery wait-lists notoriously long and rapidly rising childcare costs, this will have a seriously detrimental impact on the staff and students who have children enrolled there

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

An amazing seminar run by CRED discussing confidence culture and women’s careers Tuesday 14th May on the Mile End campus
Tickets below if you’re interested!
@QMUL_CRED

https://t.co/hB0kYQJKBt

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

Great opportunity at @QMULSEMS! Apply now to be part of the first cohort of the Ignite SEMS Female Personal Development Programme by Helen Green - your chance to develop your confidence and harness your personal power! 💪🏻🌈

https://t.co/p0LSJv3Sph

[Doctoral College @QMUL_DC]

🍰Calling all PhD scholars!

Don't miss the chance to showcase your research in a deliciously unique way at the "Bake Your PhD" event on April 15-17. Join us for an unforgettable fusion of academia and baking!

RSVP now! 🎉
https://t.co/Eszo187w86

#BakeYourPhD

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

Do you wish to turn life's challenges into wins?

The @QMUL EDI team will host "Turning Reactions into Responses," a workshops providing valuable tools to navigate challenges effectively and enhance resilience in both our personal and professional lives!

https://t.co/OkhOOfeSC3

[Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 @penguinrandom]

We're kicking off #WomensHistoryMonth by sharing over 40 books about women who changed the world. https://t.co/9TrrrERfaX

[WISE@QMUL @WISEQMUL]

Don’t miss the chance to attend this inspiring and empowering event!

[It's Her Today! @ItsHerToday]

🌟Stay tuned for a series celebrating inspiring women in STEM! From groundbreaking research to leadership in innovation, these trailblazers are shaping the future of science and technology. 💡🚀 #WomenInSTEM #InspiringWomen #STEMExcellence 🌟