2020 Sponsors
Thank you to the generous sponsors supporting International Women in Engineering Day 2020.
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Boeing
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Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support, with capabilities in military aircraft, rotorcraft, electronic and defence systems, satellites, performance-based logistics and training and advanced communication systems. Boeing has been in partnership with the UK, the Armed Forces, British manufacturing and the British air transport industry for more than 80 years. Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation and the company continues to expand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Boeing has a growing UK workforce of 2,500 direct employees across the country and spends £2 billion a year in the UK supply chain. Boeing is organised into three business units: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Boeing Global Services. For more information, visit: www.boeing.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @BoeingUK
Dialog Semiconductor
Dialog Semiconductor is a world-leading provider of low-power, advanced mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs). Our products support a wide range of applications, including wearables, smart home appliances, connected medical devices, automotive applications, wireless audio, haptics feedback and the industrial IoT.
Our semiconductor-based solutions are offered as standard, configurable and custom products to provide customers with the highest degree of flexibility for differentiating their own products and accelerating their time-to-market. Certified to Industrial and Automotive grade quality standards, Dialog’s ICs empower customers to develop the next generation of devices that are enhancing consumer product functionality, accelerating the pace of innovation and powering the smart connected future.
Dialog has a renowned reputation for flexible, dynamic support and world-class innovation. We are a socially responsible employer pursuing programs that benefit our employees, stakeholders and community, and are backed by world-class manufacturing partners. Those leading electronics manufacturers and suppliers trust Dialog to deliver, thanks to our decades of experience as an established business partner in the rapid development of custom ICs. www.dialog-semiconductor.com
Our semiconductor-based solutions are offered as standard, configurable and custom products to provide customers with the highest degree of flexibility for differentiating their own products and accelerating their time-to-market. Certified to Industrial and Automotive grade quality standards, Dialog’s ICs empower customers to develop the next generation of devices that are enhancing consumer product functionality, accelerating the pace of innovation and powering the smart connected future.
Dialog has a renowned reputation for flexible, dynamic support and world-class innovation. We are a socially responsible employer pursuing programs that benefit our employees, stakeholders and community, and are backed by world-class manufacturing partners. Those leading electronics manufacturers and suppliers trust Dialog to deliver, thanks to our decades of experience as an established business partner in the rapid development of custom ICs. www.dialog-semiconductor.com
Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)
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The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is the skills, standards and qualifications body for the development of the engineering construction workforce of Great Britain. The ECITB works with the government, employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines. We invest about £25 million each year to support skills development within the industry. This includes providing technical, management and professional training and supporting apprenticeships and careers programmes. The ECITB plays a vital role, along with the education sector, government and employers, in ensuring the UK has workers with the skills to meet the needs of the engineering construction industry. www.ecitb.org.uk
GCHQ
GCHQ is a world-leading intelligence, security and cyber agency with a mission to help keep the UK safe. Our brilliant people use cutting-edge technology and technical ingenuity to identify, analyse and disrupt threats in an increasingly digital world.
In the UK we work closely with MI5, MI6, law enforcement and the military to protect the country from terrorism, hostile state activity and serious and organised crime. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which is part of GCHQ, aims to make the UK the safest place in the world to live and do business online. We also work closely with our partners in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which form the 5EYES intelligence alliance on global issues.
It takes all sorts of people in different roles to deliver our mission. Whether you’re an engineer or can speak a language, have a PhD in computer science or have come straight from school and want to be an apprentice, there is a career for you at GCHQ. The one quality we ask for in everyone is a commitment to keeping the UK safe. To find out more, visit www.gchq-careers.co.uk.
In the UK we work closely with MI5, MI6, law enforcement and the military to protect the country from terrorism, hostile state activity and serious and organised crime. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which is part of GCHQ, aims to make the UK the safest place in the world to live and do business online. We also work closely with our partners in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which form the 5EYES intelligence alliance on global issues.
It takes all sorts of people in different roles to deliver our mission. Whether you’re an engineer or can speak a language, have a PhD in computer science or have come straight from school and want to be an apprentice, there is a career for you at GCHQ. The one quality we ask for in everyone is a commitment to keeping the UK safe. To find out more, visit www.gchq-careers.co.uk.
Institute of Refrigeration
The IOR WinRACHP (Women in Refrigeration Air conditioning and Heap Pump) network is proud to support International and National Women in Engineering Day. The network was established in 2016 as a practical response to research findings which identified global skills shortages in engineering and technical staff, the growing demand for refrigeration professionals, and opportunities to increase representation of women in this field.
Network meetings are open to anyone (male or female) working in any Refrigeration Air Conditioning of Heat Pump industries in any role such as service & maintenance, design, research, engineering, science, sales, administration, marketing, training etc. Anyone interested in promoting and supporting professional opportunities for women in RACHP can get involved. There are regular career development events in the UK and internationally where members work together to share information about activities that have been successful in attracting more young people, especially young women.
Resources available from the network page include: A linkedin group, Career profiles and Regular events and workshops. See https://ior.org.uk/about/women-in-rachp
Follow us on Twitter @thecoolinghub and #womeninrachp.
Network meetings are open to anyone (male or female) working in any Refrigeration Air Conditioning of Heat Pump industries in any role such as service & maintenance, design, research, engineering, science, sales, administration, marketing, training etc. Anyone interested in promoting and supporting professional opportunities for women in RACHP can get involved. There are regular career development events in the UK and internationally where members work together to share information about activities that have been successful in attracting more young people, especially young women.
Resources available from the network page include: A linkedin group, Career profiles and Regular events and workshops. See https://ior.org.uk/about/women-in-rachp
Follow us on Twitter @thecoolinghub and #womeninrachp.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing in the FIA Formula One™ World Championship – the pinnacle of world motorsport and the largest annual sporting series in the world.
Based at two world-class technology campuses in the UK, the team designs, develops, manufactures and races the race cars and Hybrid Power Units driven by six-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and race-winning team-mate Valtteri Bottas.
Formula One is a uniquely demanding technical and human challenge, requiring the right alchemy of cutting-edge technologies, high-performance management and elite teamwork to deliver results at 21 Grands Prix around the globe in a race season running from March to December.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport set new benchmarks for F1™ success on its way to winning the Constructors’ and Drivers’ World Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. During those six Championship-winning seasons, the team scored 89 wins, 179 podiums, 94 pole positions, 62 fastest laps and 48 one-two finishes from 121 race starts. For more information visit www.mercedesamgf1.com
Based at two world-class technology campuses in the UK, the team designs, develops, manufactures and races the race cars and Hybrid Power Units driven by six-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and race-winning team-mate Valtteri Bottas.
Formula One is a uniquely demanding technical and human challenge, requiring the right alchemy of cutting-edge technologies, high-performance management and elite teamwork to deliver results at 21 Grands Prix around the globe in a race season running from March to December.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport set new benchmarks for F1™ success on its way to winning the Constructors’ and Drivers’ World Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. During those six Championship-winning seasons, the team scored 89 wins, 179 podiums, 94 pole positions, 62 fastest laps and 48 one-two finishes from 121 race starts. For more information visit www.mercedesamgf1.com
NSIRC
The National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) is a state-of-the-art postgraduate engineering facility in Cambridge, UK, established and managed by structural integrity specialist TWI. NSIRC unites academia and industry, working closely with lead academic partner Brunel University London and more than 30 other respected universities from around the world, as well as founder sponsors the Lloyd's Register Foundation and BP. The collaborating partners provide academic excellence to address the need for fundamental research, as well as high-quality, industry-relevant training for the next generation of engineers and scientists. For more information, visit: nsirc.com/degrees
OPITO
OPITO is the global, not for profit, skills body for the energy industry.
The organisation works to develop a safe and skilled workforce by driving global standards and qualifications, creating workforce development solutions and leading dialogue with industries and governments. Alongside partners and stakeholders, OPITO develop targeted initiatives and programmes, designed to ensure a sustainable supply of skilled individuals into the sector. Through close liaison and collaboration with industry and Government partners, OPITO provides coherent, informed guidance on key areas of skills policy for the sector, including career pathways and training opportunities for the current workforce and the next generation.
For more information, visit www.opito.com
The organisation works to develop a safe and skilled workforce by driving global standards and qualifications, creating workforce development solutions and leading dialogue with industries and governments. Alongside partners and stakeholders, OPITO develop targeted initiatives and programmes, designed to ensure a sustainable supply of skilled individuals into the sector. Through close liaison and collaboration with industry and Government partners, OPITO provides coherent, informed guidance on key areas of skills policy for the sector, including career pathways and training opportunities for the current workforce and the next generation.
For more information, visit www.opito.com
Royal Academy of Engineering
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The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.
We’re growing talent by training, supporting, mentoring and funding the most talented and creative researchers, innovators and leaders from across the engineering profession.
We’re developing skills for the future by identifying the challenges of an everchanging world and developing the skills and approaches we need to build a resilient and diverse engineering profession.
For more information https://www.raeng.org.uk/ or contact us: diversityteam@raeng.org.uk
We’re growing talent by training, supporting, mentoring and funding the most talented and creative researchers, innovators and leaders from across the engineering profession.
We’re developing skills for the future by identifying the challenges of an everchanging world and developing the skills and approaches we need to build a resilient and diverse engineering profession.
For more information https://www.raeng.org.uk/ or contact us: diversityteam@raeng.org.uk
Royal Air Force
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The role of the Royal Air Force is to protect the UK, its territories and interests, whilst maintaining a state of readiness to respond to new threats and unexpected crises. We are on hand 24/7 to respond to threats, deliver aid and work in partnership with our allies to prevent conflict. We encourage talent and intelligence in every role, to relish opportunity and to fulfil their potential. It is the skills, courage, dedication, ingenuity and enthusiasm of our people that allow us to succeed in our role. www.RAFYouthSTEM.org.uk
Sonnedix
At Sonnedix, our purpose is to harness the power of the sun to build a bright future. As an independent solar power producer, Sonnedix develops, builds, operates and manages solar PV plants for the long term, in OECD countries around the world. Our track record and financial strength enable us to build trusted relationships with customers and partners, to smartly expand the adoption and impact of solar, to create a sustainable and climate-safe future for all.
We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate, and ultimately, to play a vital role in the energy revolution. www.sonnedix.com
We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate, and ultimately, to play a vital role in the energy revolution. www.sonnedix.com
V12 Footwear
We create safety footwear that is as tough as the environments they face. Our footwear is designed with three simple but important principles in mind: comfort, safety and durability. We know how much feet matter, and how important it is to look after your greatest asset, your staff. Comfortable and safe footwear is imperative in reducing slip accidents and wearer fatigue. For over 20 years, we have been researching, testing and innovating; embracing new technologies and better materials to protect people. Our fleet of test pilots put our footwear through its paces out in the real world, meaning wearers can work confidently, comfortably and safely. We provide safety footwear to industry leaders such as BP, Rolls Royce and Sky. But don’t just take our word for it, we have a 4 star grip rating from HSL, we are Satra members, Keymark accredited and we offer a 200-day guarantee on all our boots. www.v12footwear.com
Wiley
At Wiley, we help people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our online scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, combined with our digital learning solutions help universities, societies, businesses, governments and individuals increase the impact of their work. We are proud to support INWED as we are privileged to work every day with women in the engineering sector who are also our authors, Editors and society partners. Wiley recognizes that empowering female engineers is important, and we have created various resources - including our Women in Engineering stories page - designed to inspire, encourage, and support the career aspirations of the world’s future Engineers.
