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Opportunities in STEM 2024
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Navigating technology as a woman: insights from a product manager
Alice Carney, 30, is a Product Manager in the Transport team for Tesco. Here, she discusses her route into a career in STEM with the retailer and the training and development opportunities it offers. What does your role involve? I work closely with engineers and a software development manager, looking at technical features and flows...
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Opening up equal AI opportunities to reshape skills and benefit communities
Find out how AI, through equitable access to technology and education, enhances daily tasks and drives societal and environmental progress. In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), the technology has the potential to positively contribute to societal and environmental issues. But realising this potential requires equitable access to AI technology and education for...
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Empowering gender and neuro-inclusivity to unlock workforce talent
Inclusively designed workplaces can unlock the strengths and skills brought by women and neurodivergent employees. Embracing diversity, including the contributions of neurodivergent women, fosters a more dynamic tech industry. People with spiky cognitive profiles — including dyslexia, ADHD, autism and dyspraxia — are valued for their skills, work approach and technology proficiency. Highlight strengths of...
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One of the Top Women in Engineering 2024 describes what drives her career
Carolyn Ainsworth, Chief Engineer of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), was chosen as one of the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Top 50 Women in Engineering 2024. She encourages women to embrace passion and continuous growth to stand out in their field. What does the Top 50 Women in Engineering award mean to you? It’s...
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The call for diverse skills in space — why it’s not all rocket science
Wide-ranging skills and talents are being sought to help take the UK’s space sector to new heights and advance the development of new technology. A skills shortage could be adversely impacting the UK space sector’s growth, according to Professor Markos Trichas, Head of Secure Space at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Varied skills needs in space...
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From make-up artist to engineering manager: why STEM is open to all
As a former makeup artist turned engineering manager, I have the privilege of overseeing operations that ensure the safety and comfort of over 11 million people daily. Through my work, I actively challenge the misconception that engineering is not for the ‘creative types.’ My journey from cosmetics to engineering demonstrates how diverse backgrounds can contribute...
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Nurturing the next generation: from classroom to cosmos
Careers in the space sector are fascinating, challenging and unique. We must also ensure space opportunities are relevant, accessible and welcoming. Space addresses major human challenges like climate change and disaster relief while driving discoveries and economies nationwide. However, we face a skills problem in the UK, impacting the sector’s growth and productivity. Nurturing the...
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Modern university facilities boost STEM opportunities for medical engineering students
University medical engineering research opportunities are supporting the development of surgical and treatment techniques that can lead to better outcomes for patients. Cardiff University student Lauren Swain is aiming to make a major difference to millions of people with knee problems. After completing her medical engineering course, she pursued a PhD, where her research uses...
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Diverse careers with ‘ingenuity’ that are powering the UK energy transition
The UK gas sector is on the front line of the energy transition. As a result, it’s more diverse than ever, offering a range of exciting career opportunities to men and women. When Hilary Buxton started her engineering career, the gas industry looked very different. However, that was in 1986 when the engineering stereotype was...
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No matter your background or career path, the space sector needs you
Space, often associated with rocket science and astronauts, also seeks communicators, analysts combating climate change and policymakers ensuring Earth’s orbit safety. It’s a diverse field beyond common perception. In the UK, the space sector is a thriving hub of innovation and exploration, tackling real-world issues with space technology. UK space success and skill demand The...