| Cambridge AWiSE is a regional network for women in science, engineering and
technology (SET) in both industry and academia and for women who wish to return to a SET career after a break. We bring together women with
common interests and act as a source of support, information and inspiration and help women stay in SET. We provide regular
networking opportunities, information through our website and newsletter and access to the MentorSET mentoring scheme.
Cambridge AWiSE members come from all career stages, from Undergraduates to Company Directors and Professors.
Although based in Cambridge, we welcome anyone from the Eastern Region (and beyond!).
Annual Report 2007-2008
2007-2008 was a great year for Cambridge AWiSE! We continue to grow as an active local network for women in SET providing information,
inspiration and support to women at all stages of their careers.
Read our 2007-2008 Annual Report to find out more.
Mentoring
Cambridge AWiSE is affiliated to the national
MentorSET scheme and our members can join for free. If you would like to find out more about the
benefits of mentoring, have a look at our mentoring page and read our
article published in the June 2007 edition of the
Biochemist Magazine.
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Information
Cambridge AWiSE provides links to many
other organisations and Women's networks. We produce a newsletter which
contains articles of interest to women working in SET.
The October 2008 Newsletter is out now!
Our Next Networking Meetings
Our networking meetings focus on personal development and different career options for women working in SET fields. We make a conscious effort to introduce
women to each other and provide plenty of time to chat and socialise.
 Our Summer Networking Event was fantastic! For those of you who couldn't make it, have a
look at the summary on our Reports Page.
The Dragonesses Castle
 Wednesday 12th November 18:30-21:00
Our next joint meeting with Cambridge Business Women's
Network will be a fun version of the Dragon's Den. It will involve quick thinking, team work and creativity in a fun collaborative
atmosphere. Participants will benefit from the business experience of the team leaders,
facilitators, dragonesses and each other and find out what makes a successful business pitch.
Please register in advance on our meetings page.
Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
 Tuesday 12th February 2009 20:00-22:00
Another great chance to get to know more about Cambridge AWiSE and meet women in SET in the local area. Please register in advance on our
meetings page.
More details.
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Cambridge AWiSE News
800 Anniversary Networking Events
We're really pleased to announce our successful application to the University of Cambridge 2009 Fund. To celebrate the 800th
Anniversary of the University, Cambridge AWiSE and WiSETI will be holding three special networking events looking at
Women in Science: Past, Present and Future. Our first event will be on 22nd January when Dr. Patricia Fara will be talking on
Ghosts of Women Past - looking at women's vital but concealed participation in science's development. This will be followed by a Formal Dinner
at Lucy Cavendish College. Visit our meetings page to register!
 
Survey Results
Thank you to all of you who took part in our 'Are we doing what you want us to do’ survey.
The winner of our prize draw was Teresa Barros. Thanks also to steering group member Athena Wu and Alison George at
New Scientist for arranging such a great prize. A summary of the results can be found on our reports page.
In the News
Cambridge AWiSE provides a link to news and events of interest to women in SET.
 The Department for Innovation, Universities and
Skills (DIUS) Science and Society consulation is now closed. The UKRC held consulation events around the country and on Second Life.
Read their response
to DIUS. (Oct 08)
Vitae, the organisation supporting personal, professional and career development of
researchers is holding two 'Strategies for busy researchers' workshops. The
first , on 8th December,
is aimed at postgraduate researchers and research staff.
The second, on 9th December is
aimed at PI's and Senior Research Fellows. (Oct 2008) more...
 UNIFEM, the United Nations
Fund for Women, launches it's Cambridge Branch on 30th October at St. Catherine's College. For more information e-mail
cambridge@unifem.org. (Oct 2008) more...
Annual Enterprising Women Conference
 Enterprising Women the home for women starting and growing businesses, are
holding their Annual Enterprising Women Conference
on Friday 21st November at Abington Hall. Download the flyer. (Oct 2008) more...
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