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A dozen female engineering students from Sheffield Hallam University received bursaries from us this year - thanks to a collaboration with SHU and funding from international engineering group Alcoa. The bursaries, which range from between £60 and £150 each, were given to 12 students in the University's Materials and Engineering Research…
We've been working with NICEIC (regulatory body for the electrical industry) to get more women training and working as electricians. Our work and passion to get more women into trades fits very well with NICEIC's Jobs for the Girls campaign. After successful taster days at Sheffield College, we recruited 3 keen…
MUSTANG Critically acclaimed and award winning Turkish language drama about five young sisters imprisoned by their grandmother as punishment for their perceived flirtatious behaviour, and to keep them unsullied for their future husbands. Certificate 15. "Gripping" 5 stars - The Guardian "Delivers a bracing - and thoroughly timely - message" - 98%…
Save the date! (Friday 18 November)
Our annual film night is on Friday 18 November this year - and you are cordially invited. The film will start at 7pm at Sheffield Hallam University, and you're invited for drinks and nibbles beforehand too. We've had a bumper year for bursaries, so come along and find out about:…
WEST has been working closely with the Mind the Gap project - including with our partners at Sheffield College - over the last couple of years. There are still a few places at this great fun day at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Monday 11 July, including Choice of 2…
Thinking about learning a new skill? Interested in making your own furniture? Friendly women only classes run by a skilled female tutor and staff just starting at The Sheffield College on Wednesdays, 9.30 - 3.30. Find out more Contact Anna Childs on 0114 260 2600 or anna.childs@sheffcol.ac.uk Search Furniture Making…
We were absolutely thrilled to announce not 5...not 6...not 7... but 8 WEST bursary winners last year! Our congratulations went to to Sophie, Carol, De-lanee, Christie, Chloe, Hafsah, Paula and Phoebe. Watch their videos and interviews now. We've just launched the 2016 WEST bursaries - so if you are studying or…
You are cordially invited to our next Tradeswomen's Networking Event on Friday 27 November Free curry, drinks from the bar, and great company! 7.30pm, Friday 27 November The Rutland Arms, 86 Brown Street, Sheffield S1 2BS Please let Liz know if you are coming (so we can get the curry…
You are invited to our screening of the award winning Wadjda - Monday 16 November "You'd need a heart of stone not to be won over by Wadjda, a rebel yell with a spoonful of sugar." The Guardian "A girl, a bike, a small rebellion...a terrific debut." The Times "Phenomenal,…
Shauna and Cariad are electric!
We're chuffed to report that two local women are benefiting from a campaign designed to boost the number of females working in the traditionally male dominated world of construction. Shauna Wigglesworth and Cariad Thomas-Cooke are currently studying to become electricians at The Sheffield College. Along with a third student, Geraldine Hughes, we…
