In 2014 Equate Scotland launched Careerwise, a ground breaking work placement scheme for women in STEM. Its aim is to encourage more girls and women to consider and pursue STEM careers through the provision of information on STEM career opportunities and the route into these sectors through valu
Professor Jason Reese has been awarded the 2015 Lord Kelvin Medal by the Royal Society of Edinburgh for his "outstanding contribution to the field of Engineering both within the UK and internationally and for [his] commitment to the public engagement of science".
The sixth University of Edinburgh International Women's Day Lecture is being held on Friday 6 March 2015. The 2015 theme for International Women’s Day ‘Make it Happen’ will be celebrated and championed by Anneila Sargent - Astronomer and advisor to the White House.