The network for Women In Science & Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK.

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According to a survey from UN women UK, among women aged 18-24, 97% said they have been sexually harassed (Taken from the Guardian, 2020). This figure may be shocking to believe at first.
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It's my #Twitterversary! I have been on Twitter for 10 years, since 22 Feb 2013 (via @twi_age).
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It's my #Twitterversary! I have been on Twitter for 9 years, since 22 Feb 2013 (via @twi_age).
A massive congratulations to @GraceSurman! Your continued support is unrivalled and WISE, along with the rest of the EPS Community, are so grateful for your dedication and hard work. Thank you! 💛
This year we are awarding a Continued Excellence in EPS award, and the winner is @GraceSurman – congratulations!
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WISE are stunned & honoured to have won the Society of the Year Award! The committee worked tirelessly this year and the recognition is phenomenal. A huge thank you to our amazing members and congratulations for finishing the year. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!
Our final award for the evening is for ‘Society of the Year’. We think all our societies are amazing but this award recognises the society that has gone above and beyond over the last year. The winner for 2021 is… @WISEatUoB - well done!
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WISE are so excited to have been recognised for the Continued Excellence in Outreach Award! It couldn’t have been possible without our incredible volunteers and the amazing local schools we have the honour of working with - thank you! 🌟
Our Continued Excellence Outreach Award goes to @WISEatUoB – congratulations!
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Join the School of Engineering’s exciting outreach project Daughters of Invention! It aims to encourage primary school children from underprivileged schools, particularly girls and those from BAME backgrounds, to study engineering. See our fb post or email n.c.gree…
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Today we're looking back at our Inspirational Committee Member award winner! Last year this went to @WISEatUoB President Beth Soanes for her work expanding WISE's Girls in STEM outreach scheme and bringing her idea of Equal in STEM to life #epsawards
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👀The EPS awards are coming up!! WISE have had a fantastic year despite the pandemic and we’re so grateful for our volunteers, members and attendees who helped make it happen! If you’ve liked what you’ve seen this year, nominate us now: birmingham.ac.uk/university/…
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If you need some inspiration, we’ve compiled a few of our best achievements this year! Check it out👀
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Today we're looking back at last year's winner of the Outstanding Event Award which went to @WISEatUoB, @oSTEM_bham and BEaMS for Equal in STEM. Been to an event this year that you think is equally deserving? Then tell us about it! #epsawards
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🌟Nominations are open for the EPS Societies' Awards! Nominate WISE and other @eps_unibham societies to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work we’ve put in to support our community during a difficult year! Nominations open until 25th June: birmingham.ac.uk/university/…
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👀The EPS Societies' Awards are back! Nominations open 10/05 and the virtual ceremony will be hosted in July. The Awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate the work that EPS societies have done during an unpredictable academic year. Stay tuned for more information!
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🌟Equal in STEM 2021 starts TOMORROW🌟 Make sure to grab some FREE tickets to attend our panel discussions this week!
🌟Save the Date🌟 Equal in STEM 21 is happening WC 03/05! WISE, @oSTEM_bham, @beams_uob and 93% Club are collaborating once again - aiming to bring STEM students and professionals, from all backgrounds and disciplines, together to discuss prevalent barriers.
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Register now for 'Equal in STEM' on during 4 – 7 May 2021. It's a week of online panel discussions which focus on common barriers in STEM faced by students and graduates and how, by working together, we can overcome them. Find out more and register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/equal-in-…
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Don’t forget, Equal in STEM 21 is happening soon! Here’s an overview of our panels. Get your tickets now!🤩
🌟Save the Date🌟 Equal in STEM 21 is happening WC 03/05! WISE, @oSTEM_bham, @beams_uob and 93% Club are collaborating once again - aiming to bring STEM students and professionals, from all backgrounds and disciplines, together to discuss prevalent barriers.
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🌟Voting is now open!🌟 Now’s the time to have your say and vote for your future WISE committee! Head over to our website now: buff.ly/3as0H09 If you haven’t already, make sure to check out all of our candidate videos so that you can make an informed vote!
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Some candidates are running for a primary role, but have stated other roles that they're also interested in. These candidates will appear next to all their stated roles, with their names appearing with an asterisk* if this is their 2nd option - take this into account when voting.
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The current committee would like to wish all our candidates a huge good luck!🥳 Voting form is on the webpage, and here: buff.ly/3tIF7fq