University Resources and Networks
Cambridge University Women in Engineering Society (CUWES)
CUWES is a student-led society focused on building an inclusive community for women and non-binary engineers within the university, and supporting them on their journey towards a successful career.
Gender Agenda
Gender Agenda is a feminist collective within the university that explores the experiences of women, men, and non-binary people; with a specific interest in intersectional feminism, gender, and sexuality.
College Reps
For support outside the department, students can contact their Women and Non-binary Rep at their college JCR/MCR.
External Societies
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 Association for Women in Science and Engineering (CamAWiSE)
Cambridge AWiSE is a voluntary network for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) in industry and academia. CamAWiSE aim to help women stay in STEMM and make the most of their careers.
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.
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.
Gender Equity and Equality
Springboard: A Women's Development Progamme
Springboard is for women staff and graduate students, and those who identify as women, who want to take control, become more assertive, increase their confidence & build themselves a more positive attitude in both their work and home lives.
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.
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.
SheCanEngineer
SheCanEngineer is a charity working to close the gender gap in engineering industries by showcasing the accomplishments of female engineers, raising awareness around issues relating to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and promoting engineering to children.
Athena SWAN Charter
The Athena Swan Charter is a framework which is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. Established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment, the Charter is now being used across the globe to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
The Department currently holds a Silver Award for the Athena Swan Charter, which is up for renewal in March 2027.
