Women in Engineering

External societies and campaigns

Women in Science, Technology & Engineering (WISE)

WISE aims to inspire girls and women to study and build careers using science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). WISE advises organisations on how to create environments where those women can do their best work and thrive.

Cambridge WISE

Women's Engineering Society (WES)

The Women's Engineering Society is a charity and a professional network of women engineers, scientists and technologists offering inspiration, support and professional development. Working in partnership, we campaign to encourage women to participate and achieve as engineers, scientists and as leaders.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

SWE is an American Society which focuses on introducing young women to careers in engineering, demonstrating to employers and the public the critical role women engineers play in creative teams, and providing support to women engineers as they advance in their careers

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED)

WES set up INWED to focus attention on the great opportunities for women in engineering, at a time when it has never been more important to address the engineering skills shortage. INWED 2018 will be on 23 June 2018.

IEEE Women in Engineering

IEEE Women in Engineering is the largest international professional organization dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests to a career in engineering

HeForShe Campaign

HeForShe is a solidarity campaign for gender equality initiated by UN Women. Its goal is to engage men and boys as agents of change for the achievement of gender equality and women’s rights, by encouraging them to take action against inequalities faced by women and girls.