STEM Women’s Autumn 2024 Events: Building Connections in STEM
The stats are in, and it’s official—STEM Women’s Autumn 2024 events were a huge success! Across 12 exciting locations in the UK and Europe, we saw 282 top-tier employers come
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Event Review – UK Online STEM Women Graduate Careers Event – 15th November 2024
On Friday 15th November we hosted the STEM Women Virtual Graduate Careers Event via our new online platform. The event attracted 13 exhibiting employers and 330 attendees from across the
London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event – 13 November 2024
The London STEM Women event marked the finale of our 2024 Autumn in-person events, and it was a spectacular day! Over 400 enthusiastic students and graduates gathered at the Westminster
Over 200 Students Enjoy an Inspiring STEM Women Careers Event at We The Curious in Bristol
On Wednesday 6th November over 200 women and non-binary STEM students came along to the Bristol STEM Women Graduate Careers Event in the unique ‘We The Curious’. Students from local
Event Review: Dublin STEM Women Graduate Careers Event – 5th November 2024
On Tuesday 5th November 2024, STEM Women hosted the Dublin STEM Women Graduate Careers Event, returning to the Aviva Stadium for a second time. The event drew a great turnout,
Event Review – Leeds STEM Women Graduate Careers Event – 30th October
On Wednesday 30th October, STEM Women hosted the Leeds STEM Women Graduate Careers Event. The event attracted 9 exhibiting employers and 136 student and graduate attendees. Running from 1pm until
STEM Women Celebrate 100th Event
October 2024 marked a major milestone for STEM Women as we celebrated our 100th event! Since 2018, we have been hosting networking and careers events for STEM students and graduates.
Newcastle STEM Women Careers Event Inspires the Next Generation at St. James’ Park
The Newcastle STEM Women Graduate Careers Event at St. James’ Park was an engaging and productive day for students, graduates, and employers alike. With 144 talented STEM students and recent
Celebrating STEM Talent at the Birmingham STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
The Birmingham STEM Women Graduate Careers Event returned to Edgbaston Stadium on Wednesday 23rd October 2024. With 29 company stalls for attendees to visit, the bustling crowd of 268 students
Event Review – Amsterdam STEM Women Graduate Careers Event – 21st October 2024
On Monday 21st October, STEM Women hosted the Amsterdam STEM Women Graduate Careers Event at the Mövenpick Hotel. The event attracted 27 exhibiting employers and 187 student and graduate attendees.
Event Review – Glasgow STEM Women Graduate Careers Event – 17th October 2024
On Thursday 17th October, STEM Women hosted the Glasgow STEM Women Graduate Careers Event. The event attracted 21 exhibiting employers and 271 student and graduate attendees. Running from 1pm until 4pm,
STEM Women Sponsor the AAGE Conference 2024 Gala Dinner
The STEM Women team were delighted to return to the AAGE Conference in Melbourne last month. The AAGE (Australian Association of Graduate Employers) is the industry body representing organisations that
Want to find your dream internship in STEM?
Lauren Coumbe is currently an Aerospace Intern within the Aerospace and Defence team at Siemens. She is studying Aerospace Engineering Integrated Masters with an Industrial Experience Placement Year at the
STEM Women announce new student society partnership
As the new academic year gets underway, STEM Women have announced their sponsorship of a new student society for 2024-25, the Women in STEM Society at the University of Glasgow.
What Do Female STEM Graduates Want? Remote, hybrid or ‘Return to Office’?
As the workplace continues to evolve, shaped by the impact of the pandemic, a recent study among female STEM students and graduates sheds light on their expectations and preferences for
STEM Women Releases 2024 Whitepaper Exploring Gender Imbalance in STEM
STEM Women has announced the release of its 2024 whitepaper titled “Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM.” This comprehensive report delves into the experiences and perceptions of female and non-binary
Unravelling Bias: How Gender Stereotyping in STEM Starts Early
In the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the battle against gender stereotypes is an ongoing struggle. Women currently represent just 26% of the STEM workforce, and progress
Conquering ‘Blue Monday’ Blues: Motivations from STEM Women Role Models
As January unfolds, the third Monday is often dubbed “Blue Monday,” a day when the post-holiday blues, abandoned New Year’s resolutions, depleted bank balances, and the harsh winter weather converge,
Women In STEM Statistics: Progress and Challenges
Women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for many years, both in university and in industry. Using data from HESA and findings from the UK Government
Women in STEM Ireland: Statistics and Key Findings
Thousands of STEM industry organisations operate in Ireland – from multinationals to SMEs – and STEM contributes a substantial percentage of Ireland’s GDP. Of course, this relies on a highly-skilled
Equality is not just ‘nice to have’ for Gen Z
What are your essential criteria for a new job? A good salary? Flexible or remote working? Clear progression? And what are your ‘red flags’ – the things that instantly tell
An Increasing Number of Female and Non-binary STEM Students are Experiencing Imposter Syndrome
“I have this constant self-doubt; knowing that I have done my best, still I feel I’m not enough.” (STEM Women event attendee) Imposter syndrome, defined as ‘a collection of feelings
New STEM Women Report Reveals Insights on How to Attract More Women and Non-binary People into STEM Industries
A whitepaper report published by STEM Women reveals fascinating new insights into female and non-binary students’ and graduates’ attitudes towards their future careers in STEM industries. The report analyses data
Women in STEM Statistics
*This post has now been updated. View the updated article here. For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and occupations. Using UCAS
5 things to know about working as a Physiotherapist
Considering studying for a physiotherapy degree? It’s a dynamic, challenging, and fulfilling field. Senior Lecturers at London Met, Walaa Abu-Taleb and Isobel Davies, share their career experiences and offer advice
Want to find your dream internship in STEM?
Lauren Coumbe is currently an Aerospace Intern within the Aerospace and Defence team at Siemens. She is studying Aerospace Engineering Integrated Masters with an Industrial Experience Placement Year at the
STEM Women Success Stories – Katie Murphy, Aptiv
Katie is in her third and final year of the IT Leadership Development Program in Aptiv. She studied Business Information Systems (BIS) at University College Cork (UCC) where she graduated
STEM Women Success Stories – Zainab Ahmad, Future Biogas
This month will see many students graduating from university and seeking new career opportunities. The job search can seem daunting – so with this in mind, we caught up with
What Can I Do with a Degree in Computer Science?
Technology is now a part of almost every aspect of our lives. Many students and recent graduates have grown up with technology all around them and are embracing an increasingly
What Skills do STEM Employers Look For?
The employers we work with at STEM Women are forward-thinking and focussed on diversity and inclusion in STEM. Many are reviewing and refining their hiring processes to attract the top
Top Tips for Internships
As it’s National Careers Week (4th – 9th March), we’re focussing on the importance of work experience with some top tips for internships! Find out what our current intern, Orlaith,
Insight into Electrical Engineering
What does the role of an Electrical Engineer involve? STEM Women spoke to Fiona, Group Senior Electrical Engineer at Enfinium, to find out all about her career journey, her insights
STEM Women Events: FAQ for attendees
If you’re a current student or a recent graduate who identifies as female or non-binary, and is interested in industries related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) then STEM
The Job Market for Women in STEM
Firstly, let’s start off by saying, there is no such thing as a job for a woman in STEM, any more than there is a job for a man in
Lan’s Journey: From a STEM Women Event to an Amazing Opportunity
Lan is currently studying Data Science and Business Analytics at the University of London. She attended several STEM Women events online between 2021 and 2023. At the events Lan
Ten Top Tips on Starting a Hybrid-Working Job
Entering the world of work after graduating from university can be a daunting prospect, and with the changes to the working world that have emerged since the pandemic, there’s now
STEM Women Celebrate 100th Event
October 2024 marked a major milestone for STEM Women as we celebrated our 100th event! Since 2018, we have been hosting networking and careers events for STEM students and graduates.
What Do Female STEM Graduates Want? Remote, hybrid or ‘Return to Office’?
As the workplace continues to evolve, shaped by the impact of the pandemic, a recent study among female STEM students and graduates sheds light on their expectations and preferences for
STEM Women Releases 2024 Whitepaper Exploring Gender Imbalance in STEM
STEM Women has announced the release of its 2024 whitepaper titled “Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM.” This comprehensive report delves into the experiences and perceptions of female and non-binary
Conquering ‘Blue Monday’ Blues: Motivations from STEM Women Role Models
As January unfolds, the third Monday is often dubbed “Blue Monday,” a day when the post-holiday blues, abandoned New Year’s resolutions, depleted bank balances, and the harsh winter weather converge,
How to Recruit and Retain Early Career Women
On 7th September 2023, STEM Women hosted a webinar on the vital topic of “Recruiting and Retaining Early Career Women.” Our guest speaker was Tanya Meessmann, confidence coach and communication
Women In STEM Statistics: Progress and Challenges
Women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for many years, both in university and in industry. Using data from HESA and findings from the UK Government
Equality is not just ‘nice to have’ for Gen Z
What are your essential criteria for a new job? A good salary? Flexible or remote working? Clear progression? And what are your ‘red flags’ – the things that instantly tell
New STEM Women Report Reveals Insights on How to Attract More Women and Non-binary People into STEM Industries
A whitepaper report published by STEM Women reveals fascinating new insights into female and non-binary students’ and graduates’ attitudes towards their future careers in STEM industries. The report analyses data
New research shows companies with female leaders outperform those dominated by men
A new report released by the House of Commons has revealed that companies with a higher percentage of female leaders, outperform those dominated by men. The research states that women
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 with Our Partnered Employers!
Happy International Women’s Day! We wanted to celebrate by giving our community a run down of some of the exciting things our partnered employers have organised both externally and internally.
Career Progression Key to Achieving a More Gender Balanced STEM Workforce
A recent study conducted by WISE has found that women in STEM jobs value career progression and shared values very highly in organisations they look to work for. The report
Gender Pay Gap Has Seen ‘Barely Any Change’ For the Past 25 Years, New Report finds
A report by The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that over the past 25 years, the gender pay gap has seen little change once the increases in women’s
STEM Women’s Autumn 2024 Events: Building Connections in STEM
The stats are in, and it’s official—STEM Women’s Autumn 2024 events were a huge success! Across 12 exciting locations in the UK and Europe, we saw 282 top-tier employers come
STEM Women Celebrate 100th Event
October 2024 marked a major milestone for STEM Women as we celebrated our 100th event! Since 2018, we have been hosting networking and careers events for STEM students and graduates.
STEM Women Sponsor the AAGE Conference 2024 Gala Dinner
The STEM Women team were delighted to return to the AAGE Conference in Melbourne last month. The AAGE (Australian Association of Graduate Employers) is the industry body representing organisations that
STEM Women announce new student society partnership
As the new academic year gets underway, STEM Women have announced their sponsorship of a new student society for 2024-25, the Women in STEM Society at the University of Glasgow.
STEM Women at the Institute of Student Employers Student Recruitment Conference
The STEM Women team had a fantastic experience last month at the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) Student Recruitment Conference. The event brought the early careers community together to share
STEM Women Releases 2024 Whitepaper Exploring Gender Imbalance in STEM
STEM Women has announced the release of its 2024 whitepaper titled “Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM.” This comprehensive report delves into the experiences and perceptions of female and non-binary
Announcing STEM Women’s Autumn Graduate Careers Events 2024
STEM Women is excited to launch our highly anticipated Autumn 2024 event schedule, with a series of graduate careers events across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. These events are
STEM Women win multiple awards for inclusive recruitment!
STEM Women are proud to be named Most Inclusive STEM Recruitment Company, and to receive the Inclusivity Champions Award at the SME News Northern Enterprise Awards. STEM Women is a
Empowering Futures: STEM Women’s Early 2024 Events across UK and Australia
As we begin 2024, it’s time to take stock of the current situation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Whilst STEM-related industries continue to develop and grow at a
STEM Women host bespoke recruitment event with Assystem
On Wednesday 6th December, STEM Women hosted an exciting insight event with Assystem, one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies. 67 handpicked final year students from Engineering and
STEM Women at the AAGE
The STEM Women team were delighted to be able to attend the AAGE Conference in Sydney last month. The AAGE (Australian Association of Graduate Employers) is the industry body representing
How to Recruit and Retain Early Career Women
On 7th September 2023, STEM Women hosted a webinar on the vital topic of “Recruiting and Retaining Early Career Women.” Our guest speaker was Tanya Meessmann, confidence coach and communication
5 things to know about working as a Physiotherapist
Considering studying for a physiotherapy degree? It’s a dynamic, challenging, and fulfilling field. Senior Lecturers at London Met, Walaa Abu-Taleb and Isobel Davies, share their career experiences and offer advice
Harpreet’s story as a Woman in STEM at AWE
Harpreet, an Electrical and Electronics graduate of the University of Hertfordshire is part of AWE’s Engineering Graduate Programme, about to move onto her third rotational placement. Keen to give others
Ready to hit great heights in engineering? Early Careers at Heathrow
Ready to hit great heights in engineering? There’s no place like Heathrow Women searching for the best possible start to their engineering careers need to look no further than Heathrow’s
STEM Women Success Stories – Katie Murphy, Aptiv
Katie is in her third and final year of the IT Leadership Development Program in Aptiv. She studied Business Information Systems (BIS) at University College Cork (UCC) where she graduated
Teach First: Be part of something that matters
By joining Teach First, you’ll access an innovative, 2-year teacher training programme that equips you to make a real impact as a teacher. Through the Teach First comprehensive training and
Working Towards a More Inclusive Future For Aviation
It is a well-known fact that women are hugely underrepresented within aviation. Because of this, we have put a lot of focus on this area over the last few years
Becoming an Intelligence Officer at MI6
Despite what TV and films might tell you, today’s MI6 isn’t a place for suave tuxedo-wearing action heroes. But as an Intelligence Officer (IO), you’ll certainly get a thrill from
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion: The Invaluable Benefits of EAGLES, the Lenovo Sales Graduate Programme
In an era where diversity and inclusion are paramount in shaping the workforce of the future, the Lenovo Graduate Program (EAGLES) stands out in terms of empowerment and equal opportunity.
Environment Agency: Be part of a life-enhancing organisation
Do you want to be part of a life enhancing organisation that puts you at its heart, and aims for transformative action? Are you part of the first generation to
RWE Supply & Trading
From here, you can choose to go far. Join RWEST – the trading company of RWE – and you’ll become an vital part of one of the most progressive energy
5 Exciting Careers You Can Pursue with a Degree in the Built Environment
Have a look around you. Can you see a tube station? A residential building? A school? Or even a park? This is the built environment – areas that have been
Explore Untapped Technologies and Unlock your Hidden Potential with a Career at GCHQ
At GCHQ, we unlock the complex world of data and communications to keep the UK and its citizens safe, both in the real world and online. Working closely with our
STEM Women Success Stories – Zainab Ahmad, Future Biogas
This month will see many students graduating from university and seeking new career opportunities. The job search can seem daunting – so with this in mind, we caught up with
STEM Women Releases 2024 Whitepaper Exploring Gender Imbalance in STEM
STEM Women has announced the release of its 2024 whitepaper titled “Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM.” This comprehensive report delves into the experiences and perceptions of female and non-binary
How to Recruit and Retain Early Career Women
On 7th September 2023, STEM Women hosted a webinar on the vital topic of “Recruiting and Retaining Early Career Women.” Our guest speaker was Tanya Meessmann, confidence coach and communication
Become a Headline Sponsor: 7 Reasons to Sponsor a STEM Women Event
STEM Women provide employers with the opportunity to connect with diverse talent through insight talks at our networking and recruitment events. All exhibitors will be allocated a company stall for
STEM Women Events: FAQ for attendees
If you’re a current student or a recent graduate who identifies as female or non-binary, and is interested in industries related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) then STEM
Women In STEM Statistics: Progress and Challenges
Women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for many years, both in university and in industry. Using data from HESA and findings from the UK Government
The Job Market for Women in STEM
Firstly, let’s start off by saying, there is no such thing as a job for a woman in STEM, any more than there is a job for a man in
Women in STEM Ireland: Statistics and Key Findings
Thousands of STEM industry organisations operate in Ireland – from multinationals to SMEs – and STEM contributes a substantial percentage of Ireland’s GDP. Of course, this relies on a highly-skilled
Employing international students (Australia)
Employing international students With almost 600,000 international students in Australia, it’s no surprise that, on graduating, a large number of these talented job-seekers are hoping to remain for work purposes.
Thinking of Exhibiting on a STEM Women Speaker Package?
Find out what you need to know… STEM Women provide employers with the opportunity to connect with diverse talent through insight talks at our networking and recruitment events. All exhibitors
Employing International Students
With over 600,000 international students in the UK, it’s no surprise that, on graduating, a large number of these talented job-seekers are hoping to find work in the UK. Finding
An Increasing Number of Female and Non-binary STEM Students are Experiencing Imposter Syndrome
“I have this constant self-doubt; knowing that I have done my best, still I feel I’m not enough.” (STEM Women event attendee) Imposter syndrome, defined as ‘a collection of feelings
What Do Female STEM Graduates Want? Remote, hybrid or ‘Return to Office’?
As the workplace continues to evolve, shaped by the impact of the pandemic, a recent study among female STEM students and graduates sheds light on their expectations and preferences for
STEM Women Releases 2024 Whitepaper Exploring Gender Imbalance in STEM
STEM Women has announced the release of its 2024 whitepaper titled “Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM.” This comprehensive report delves into the experiences and perceptions of female and non-binary
Women In STEM Statistics: Progress and Challenges
Women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for many years, both in university and in industry. Using data from HESA and findings from the UK Government
Women in STEM Ireland: Statistics and Key Findings
Thousands of STEM industry organisations operate in Ireland – from multinationals to SMEs – and STEM contributes a substantial percentage of Ireland’s GDP. Of course, this relies on a highly-skilled
Equality is not just ‘nice to have’ for Gen Z
What are your essential criteria for a new job? A good salary? Flexible or remote working? Clear progression? And what are your ‘red flags’ – the things that instantly tell
New STEM Women Report Reveals Insights on How to Attract More Women and Non-binary People into STEM Industries
A whitepaper report published by STEM Women reveals fascinating new insights into female and non-binary students’ and graduates’ attitudes towards their future careers in STEM industries. The report analyses data
Women in STEM Statistics
*This post has now been updated. View the updated article here. For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and occupations. Using UCAS
New research shows companies with female leaders outperform those dominated by men
A new report released by the House of Commons has revealed that companies with a higher percentage of female leaders, outperform those dominated by men. The research states that women
STEM Women Release Updated Whitepaper Revealing New Insights into How to Attract More Women into STEM Roles
For the third year running, we have compiled an in-depth Whitepaper that explores students’ and graduates’ attitudes towards gender issues that are prevalent within STEM. This new report uses data
Gender Pay Gap Has Seen ‘Barely Any Change’ For the Past 25 Years, New Report finds
A report by The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that over the past 25 years, the gender pay gap has seen little change once the increases in women’s
New study suggests STEM gender stereotypes begin as young as age six
According to a new study, the perception that boys are more interested in STEM subjects like engineering and computer science begins as early as age six. The study carried out
Women in Cyber Security – Solving the Gender Imbalance in Cyber
In the UK and across the world cyber security is one of the fastest growing industries and shows no signs of slowing down. Every day cyber criminals are innovating and