Welcome to our June/July Newsletter. We hope you are enjoying the summer.
News from the network ...
A speaker for Glasgow
Students at University of Glasgow are currently setting up an Interconnect group and are planning a welcome meeting at the end of September. They are looking for a speaker to come and talk to their group about their career, their experiences and the world of work. If you would like to support the group and speak at their event please drop me an email and I will put you in touch al.johnstone@napier.ac.uk
We're planning, planning, planning
We're currently planning, planning ,planning for next academic year. In September we will be out and about at 12 freshers' fairs all over the country. And from October through to February there will be a series of events such as our successful "Meet the Professionals" networking lunches and "What Employers Want" seminars. Arrangements should be in place by the next newsletter so keep an eye out for them - it would be lovely to see you there.
Upcoming Events
26th July IET Technical Visit to SELEX Gallio
http://www.theiet.org/events/2010/selex-galileo.cfm (open to members and non members).
14th August Cafe Scientific - Aberdeen
http://www.cafescientifique.org/aberdeen.htm
20th August Knowledge Festival - Heriot Watt University
The Knowledge Festival will consist of 3 talks by select speakers on a range of topics and their relationship to knowledge. It is expected that this type of will be a popular addition to the Edinburgh Fringe circuit and Heriot Watt hope to introduce knowledge in a less academic, informal and topical way.
http://www.edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com/edinburghsciencetriangle/events/knowledge_festival.aspx
News from Elsewhere
Graduates aren't applying for unpaid work experience because they are worried about rising debt
Lack of women in science, engineering & technology is a huge problem for UK economy says Equalities Minister
http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/news/rss/1016860/Lack-women-science-engineering-tec
Girl Geek Scotland: Entrepreneurial Workshops
Girl Geeks Scotland are running 3 intensive residential workshops aimed at providing budding Scottish female entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to run a successful start-up. The call for participation is now open! http://tinyurl.com/3agvd72
28 European companies now commit to bring more women into the tech industry
Until next time...
Allison
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