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There are a number of groups and networks for women across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, focusing on different areas and needs.
The Women's Club provides social opportunities for women from across the university to meet and network. Working lunches take place in February, May and November, and a book discussion group, as well as a day events group, meet throughout the year.
The Women in STEM group is open to all students and staff and has a range of aims and activities, including providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. The group is affiliated to the national Women's Engineering Society (WES).
The Women in Engineering network meets termly and provides an environment for women across the Faculty to socialise and discuss a range of topics from career progression, overcoming obstacles, to recognising achievements.
The Academic Women Association (AWA) in the Faculty of Medicine aims to establish an environment in which women feel empowered to discuss and plan their career progression. An effective networking system between women can encourage junior researchers to pursue careers in leadership roles in and outside academia.
The Society aims to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive network for women and non-binary people working and studying in physics.
The I-X Women in Artificial Intelligence (IX-WAI) network is dedicated to empowering women, non-binary people and other gender-discriminated groups in the field of artificial intelligence. IX-WAI aims to create a supportive and inclusive network that champions career advancement, addresses challenges, and fosters connections across all career stages.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women’s PhD Network is a dedicated community within the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women’s Network Alliance (IWNA) that brings together women doctoral students across disciplines to share experiences, foster collaboration and to build peer support that strengthens both academic growth and personal wellbeing throughout the PhD journey.