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As of September 2018, WiSET will now be known as WiSET+, signifying an expansion to all disciplines including science, technology, engineering, medicine, maths (STEMM), arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL). WiSET+ will strengthen their working relationship with the other diversity groups within the university, aiming to keep inclusivity at the core of what we do. Continue reading →

Winning women! WiSET and WiSET award winners feature in the University of Southampton’s newsletter. Re:action is the University of Southampton's bi-annual Research and Enterprise newsletter offering insight into public policy related research conducted at the University as well as public engagement and business activities. Continue reading →

  As many of the best projects do, it all began with a cup of tea. And also, a timely request from a local Guide group. Active WiSET member and champion of equality, diversity and inclusion, Dr. Lindsay-Marie Armstrong has contributed many successful initiatives in supporting and encouraging girls and women of all ages in STEMM, particularly the fields of Engineering and Maths (the ‘EM’ in STEMM). Continue reading →

Nestled in the bustling Bedford Place, in Southampton’s City Centre, you may be surprised to hear the familiar sounds of bells, laughter, shouting and the footsteps of hundreds of people moving around – or you may not be, as such sounds have been emanating from St. Anne’s secondary school there for over a hundred years! Situated right in the heart of our city, this all-girls state school serves pupils from Southampton’s richly diverse community. Continue reading →

Hi, my name is Senta. I am a first year PhD student at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) in Southampton. My research focuses on optical sensor systems for aerospace and I am writing this blog to share my experiences with the world and show how much there is to gain from a PhD in science. https://myjourneyinoptoelectronics.wordpress. Continue reading →

IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Summit will take place in August 13-15. There will also be a Gala Dinner. For further information on how to attend these events, see the relevant websites: http://sites.ieee.org/wieils-soton-2018/      for the Summit https://www.facebook. Continue reading →

The University Women in Science, Engineering & Technology (WiSET) group would like to invite all staff and students to this year's WiSET Award Ceremony. Following the ceremony everyone will have an opportunity to network with WiSET and several of the other University of Southampton diversity network groups over a wine reception with nibbles. This will be a part of the Festival of Doctoral Research. Continue reading →

To mark International Women’s day, I wrote a blog on the Developing Healthy Lives Blog entitled “I am not an imposter (and I don’t want to get out of here)”.  The link is here: https://developinghealthylives.wordpress. Continue reading →

After graduating from Southampton, Dr Kizanne James (MSc Leadership and management in Health and Social Care, 2017) has made the world her home. Kizanne is a Community Engagement Specialist, based in Trinidad and Tobago, working for the global women’s reproductive rights movement SheDecides which supports and establishes national and regional movements in Latin America, Africa and India. Continue reading →

On the 27th November 2017, the Women in Physics Network (WPN) hosted Dr Suzie Imber, Associate Professor in Space Science from the University of Leicester, and winner of the BBC’s recent show "Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?". Suzie talked about her research, the astronaut training she undertook, her experiences on the programme and her mountaineering adventures. Continue reading →