Featured Groups
The Interconnect Network
The Facebook group for the InterConnect student network.
Edinburgh University Hoppers
Supporting women in Informatics
Interconnect: Cardonald College
A network for women studying SET courses at Cardonald College.
Women Interconnect Edinburgh
A group/network for women studying science and technology at Edinburgh University
Interconnect is the network for women studying science, engineering, technology and the built environment in Scotland. Connect with other students, qualified women and employers to start your career before you finish your studies.
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Events
- 10 March 2010
Work Life Balance for the IT Professional - Informatics Forum - University of Edinburgh
Three dynamic women at different career stages talk about how to combine a personal life and a professional life. Organised by Scottish Resource Centre with BCS Edinburgh.
- 15 March 2010
Science Policy and the General Election - The Monk Exchange, London
Brian Cox heads a debate on how to make science an election issue, and why it should be an election issue.
- 18 March 2010
STEP UP : Owning Your Career as a Woman in Technology - Accenture - 30 Fenchurch Street, London
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get to the top – with your sense of humour and integrity intact? Find out in this speaker and networking evening organised by Women in Technology & Accenture. The keynote speaker for the evening will be Dr Suzanne Doyle-Morris who is the Director of Doyle Morris Coaching and Development, an organisation that works to help companies retain and develop their valuable, well-trained female executives, particularly those in traditionally male-dominated fields. After Suzanne's presentation there will be a panel Q&A session with Suzanne as well as representatives from Accenture. The Q&A will be followed by an opportunity to network over drinks and canapés with speakers as well as Accenture employees. Free event however high demand is anticipated – sign up early to disappointment.
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Your careers starts here. Info on CVs and interviews. Who's there to help and what you can do to help yourself. Stories from women out there.
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09 March 2010
LETS TALK ABOUT SEX - FEMALE UNDER REPRESENTATION IN THE UK ENGINEERING INDUSTRY
Over the last five years gender equality has been a key focus of the skills agenda and a number of initiatives have been developed to encourage more females to consider careers in engineering. Although this work has seen an increase in the percentage of women entering into science, engineering and technology
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07 March 2010
NATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING WEEK 12 - 21 MARCH 2010
National Science and Engineering Week – the nation’s
largest celebration of science kicks off this week running from March 12 – 21 2010. In
2009, over 1.4 million people took part in 3,500 events throughout the UK.
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07 March 2010
WOMEN IN MATHS TWO DAY MEETING 15-16 APRIL 2010
Women in Mathematics Two Day Meeting 15-16 April 2010 is an annual event organised by the London Mathematical Society. Sessions at the day will include talks and posters by women mathematicians in a variety of appointments and at different career stages.
