THE VITAL NEED FOR FEMALE ENGINEERS
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On 12th November 2012, Mediaplanet, the leading international publishing house, released a 12 page special interest report Women in Engineering within The Guardian newspaper.
The report aimed to address the gender divide in what has traditionally been an extremely male dominated industry, and one that is in desperate need of greater gender diversity. With insight from leading associations working to eradicate this problem, such as the Engineering Council, the UKRC and WISE, the Women’s Engineering Society and the IET, the report draws on the experience of those in the industry and explores why there is such a vital need for more female engineers.
The Need to Adapt
Helen Woolaston, Director of the UKRC suggests that there is a problem attracting women into the industry after graduation – whilst women make up 17 per cent of engineering students, they make up only 6 per cent of professional engineers. Outdated stereotypes and inflexible working environments are seen as some of the most important factors deterring women from a career in engineering, and Wollaston suggests that engineering firms need to adapt in order to attract the best talent, and many are currently making positive
Rising stars Changing the face of engineering
Starting out Deciding which route to take
Back on track The positive impacts of a career break
ENGINEERING WOMEN IN
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
‘Every day is different with new challenges’ Kate Cooksey talks about why she loves her job as a senior tunnel design engineer
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steps to ensure this. Role Models
Within the report, Mediaplanet talk to a number of inspirational women, all pursuing careers in
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engineering – and loving it! Kate Cooksey, a senior tunnel design engineer at Morgan Sindall loves the variety she gets from her job. ‘Every day is different with new challenges’ she says. Kalpana Gosai, a chartered engineer at
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Jaguar Land Rover explains how her love of science and engineering was inspired by watching science- based TV shows as a child, and ultimately led to her pursuing a career in engineering. ‘Working in research and development allows me to be creative and inventive,’ she says. Jenny Body, a retired aerospace engineer and the first female President elect of the Royal Aeronautical Society looks back on her career with fondness and says that being a women can actually work in your favour and help you to stand out from the crowd.
Starting Out
The report explores the various routes into engineering, from graduate opportunities to apprenticeships, and the benefits of both. Cassie Leicester, a mechanical engineer at Rolls-Royce completed her 3-and-a-half year apprenticeship last year and was named Rolls- Royce Global Apprentice of the Year. She says the apprenticeship route was definitely right for her. ‘It offered the best of both worlds. I could learn on the job and get qualifications while being paid.’
A Career for Life
Women pursuing careers in engineering can come across
challenges when thinking about taking a break to have children, and it is important to know that there is support out there. Mediaplanet talk to Rebecca Ward who enjoyed a successful 12-year career at Atkins before taking a 9-year career break to have children. After such a long time out of action she remembers the difficulty in getting back into the industry. ‘You can lose yourself when you do the school run every day and I definitely needed a confidence boost.’ The Daphne Jackson Trust offered Ward a two- year part-time, flexible and paid fellowship, which helped her get back into the industry and regain her confidence.
Industry Recognition
The IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award highlights the talented young women working in
the field, and prior to this years awards on 6th December 2012, Mediaplanet talk to five of the finalists about their experience in engineering, and what they face on a day-to-day basis. The Mediaplanet report aimed to raise the important issue of gender balance in engineering, and showcase some of the interesting roles and experiences that can be gained from a career in the ever-evolving, exciting and creative industry.
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Wales offers postgraduate students and incredible array of choices. If you’d like to study by the coast or in a bustling city, Wales offers you a number of attractive choices.
Wales, or to use its proper name in Welsh Cymru is rich in history and scenery, with hundreds of castles, Britain’s most famous national parks and miles of picturesque coastline.
The Millennium stadium in Cardiff one of the best in the world and the natural environment provides you with the chance to take part in a wide range of outdoor activities like surfing, rock climbing and hiking.
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Institutions offer a wide range of services, such as pre-departure briefings and handbooks.
If culture is high on your list of priorities then Wale’s will not disappoint. It has many theatres, music venues and galleries. Wales has a rich literary heritage beginning which begins with ancient Celtic culture and includes such notable names as Dylan Thomas and Roald Dahl.
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Welsh universities provide small staff-student ratios, one to one support and a friendly welcoming atmosphere for international students.
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• Universities in Wales offer lots of help for funding your studies including scholarship schemes.
• Students in Wales are happy! Aberystwyth has been voted best university town in Britain and Swansea University has won an award for being the best student experience in the UK.
Cost of Living
• Wale’s has 30 centres of excellence, 91 departments rated 4 star and above for research and 66 departments listed as excellent for teaching quality.
• Welsh universities are proud of the level of personal support.
Whether you are looking for full or par t-t ime study, Cardiff Metropoli tan Universi ty is an excellent choice for postgraduate study.
Wales has some of the lowest living costs in the United Kingdom and most of the population enjoy a high standard of living.
Living costs in Wales do depend on your location, employment and circumstances. However, historically Wales has had lower costs on items such as accommodation, travel, food, entertainment, shopping and services. Property prices, council tax and basic expenses all generally fall below the UK average.
Aberystwyth University
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Located on the coast of west Wales, Aberystwyth University is no. 4 in the UK for quality of teaching and learning.
• Aberystwyth was voted the best university town in Britain in 2007.
• Adam, the 1st robot to discover scientific knowledge was developed at Aberystwyth.
• 94.7% of graduates are in employment, further study or travel.
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• World leading research including Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Institute of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Centre for Health and International Relations, Centre for Intelligence and International
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Continued investment in postgraduate study Bangor’s commitment to postgraduate study is reflected by the breadth and scope of our research facilities and the on- going development of postgraduate scholarship opportunities.
Committed to developing provision for students A £40m Arts and Innovation Centre will provide cutting-edge teaching and learning spaces, accompanied by exciting new social facilities.
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”The research in the department is extremely relevant to current issues, making it easier to see a route into future employment.”
Postgraduates make up 36% of our total student population – the highest proportion of all Welsh universities.
Internationally recognised Bangor is ranked among the top 300 universities world-wide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-13). The postgraduate community comprises over 2000 students from all over the world.
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