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June Special Edition - The Engineer UK

11 June 2024

June Special Edition - The Engineer UK

June Special Edition Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

The June special edition of The Engineer UK is now available, commemorating International Women in Engineering Day! In this issue, we are proud to contribute to the crucial effort of increasing female participation in engineering. We spotlight several extraordinary women engineers who have made significant impacts. From pioneering figures of the past whose efforts have defined today to today's leading women shaping our future.

Highlights from this issue:

  • Game Changers: Our cover story, created in collaboration with Enginuity, features the stories of 20 women engineers who have made remarkable contributions to the field.
  • Engineering Empowerment: Yewande Akinola MBE FIET HonFREng discusses the ongoing need for increased female empowerment and diversity in engineering. Ellie McCann reports.
  • Persistence of Gender Gap: Dame Dawn Childs DBE FREng, CEO of Pure Data Centres Group, reflects on the persistent gender gap in engineering and explores potential solutions.
  • Track Record: Andrew Wade speaks with Gavin White, co-founder and CEO of About:Energy, about the McMurtry Spéirling EV and its upcoming battery upgrade.
  • Raising Awareness: Dr Hilary Leevers, CEO of EngineeringUK, emphasizes the role of employers and employees in inspiring future generations by supporting INWED (June 23, 2024).

Read these features and the latest news in our June edition here.

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