Civic Mission

Wales Women in STEM

Wales Women in STEM brings together those who try to implement change within the sector, and those who work to create a positive environment where women and girls can try to thrive throughout their careers.

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We provide support, events and networking opportunities to facilitate female participation in STEM at all career stages, from school learners to industry professionals and research leaders.

STEM Initiatives

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Universities & Colleges
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Industry
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STEM Returners

Access Support

Wales Women in STEM works with partners Advance HE and Chwarae Teg to provide support for universities, colleges and employers. Coaching and career development programmes are available to help participants gain the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to effectively progress their career journeys.

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Reprogramming the Future

Reprogramming the Future isn’t just a roadmap, it’s a call to action.

Wales is being transformed by digital technologies, yet a portion of the population is still being excluded from shaping that transformation. By reprogramming the future, we will unlock the untapped brilliance of women and girls, creating an economy that works for everyone.

This roadmap is about dismantling the structural barriers that have held women back and building a system where every girl in Wales sees technology not just as something she can use, but as something she can shape.

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Upcoming Events

Exciting things are happening across Wales as we celebrate and support women in STEM and community innovation. From inspiring talks to networking opportunities, don’t miss your chance to get involved.

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Stem Stories

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Episode 1: Making a Difference
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Episode 2: Curiosity in How Things Work
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Episode 3: Out the Basement, Into Light
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Episode 4: From Tents to Tombstones

We're celebrating inspirational women working in science, technology, engineering, maths, medical and health-related sciences in Wales.​

Inspirational Women

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In academia, women are often forced to choose between career and motherhood. Read one senior lecturer’s honest reflection on finding balance, breaking barriers, and why change is still needed.

Dr Tracie McKinney

​Senior Lecturer in Human Biology, USW

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Balancing a research career with family life isn’t easy. One Senior Lecturer shares how starting a family shaped her career choices and why we need to do more to keep talented researchers in academia.

Dr Emma Hayhurst

​Senior Lecturer in Biology, USW

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A lifelong passion for building and problem-solving led one woman to a career in civil engineering and applied maths. Now a lecturer, she reflects on her journey through research, industry & teaching.

Dr Luan Al-Haddad

Civil Engineering Lecturer, USW

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Inspired by a love of maths from an early age, this academic was shocked to discover how few women reach the top levels in the field. Now, she’s committed to being visible in STEM.

Dr Vicki Brown

Lecturer in Mathematics, USW

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She leads the UK’s Faraday Battery Challenge, but a single event changed how she saw herself as a woman in engineering. Read how she embraced inclusion and now champions diversity across the sector.

Jacqui Murray

Deputy Challenge Director, UK Gov

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Subtle messages shape how young girls see themselves in STEM. One engineer shares why early encouragement and strong female role models are key to changing the narrative.

Rhian Kerton

​Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience, USW

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