News & Events Archive 2012
March 2012
Thursday the 15th March - Springboard Session 1
The first Springboard session will take place. For more info on Springboard and to read what past participants have had to say about the programme click here
Dates: |
Thursday 15th March- Session 1 Monday 2nd April- Session 2 Thursday 3rd May- Session 3 Thursday 24th May- Session 4 |
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| Time: | 9.30-4.30pm |
| Location: | Staff Development Room, House 4 (Map: House 4) |
Thursday 8th March - International Women’s Day
A Charter for the 21st Century Workplace
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Science Gallery
WiSER in conjunction with the WiSER Twist project @ Science Gallery, will hold a special event for International Women’s Day entitled ‘A Charter for the 21st Century Workplace’. This workshop will bring together women with Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths backgrounds from a wide range of employment experiences to create a blue-print for the 21st Century workplace that is diverse, accessible, worthwhile and sustainable for women.
By listening to the experienced voices of today’s women; universities, the government and other employers can act to ensure that careers related to science, technology, engineering and maths are a worthwhile and attractive choice for today and tomorrow’s young women. This event is open to all women alumni with a background in science, technology, engineering or maths, regardless of their current role or employment status.
Come along and join in what is sure to be a creative and lively event.
Places are limited, register early to avoid disappointment
February 2012
Tuesday 14th February- WiSER Network Event
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Large Lecture theatre, O'Reilly Institute
WiSER Workshop: A WiSER approach to the challenges of research
WiSER presents an interactive problem solving session where attendees, in small groups, share their experience and knowledge and propose solutions to common problems and barriers encountered in research and along the academic career path.
Light refreshments will be provided.
January 2012
9th January WiSERs Champion Programme
The first Champion Advisory Board meeting will take place where WiSER Champions from within the Schools in the Faculty of Engineering, Maths and Science meet to advise and review WiSER activities and also to strategize on further strengthening and developing the WiSER network.