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Founded in 2018, Aston University’s Women in Engineering, Science & Technology (WEST) society is dedicated to representing women in STEM fields, focusing on careers, outreach, support, and cultural change. We aim to be the voice for women studying STEM at Aston University, including those who identify as women or face gender-based discrimination. Affiliated with the national Women in Engineering Society (WES), WEST thrives as a beacon of support and empowerment. We encourage male allies to join us in fostering an inclusive culture. Our commitment to creating a diverse, supportive environment helps all members reach their full potential, and our vision continues to grow and evolve. ๐Ÿš€

We invite you to explore our work viewable on this page. Why not browse the various socials and links? Explore our diverse range of focus topics from over the years - just scan through and see what catches your eye! We are keen to collaborate with dedicated sponsors and distinguished speakers who align with our mission. We also love supporting worthy causes and fundraising to tackle issues arising from gender inequality and poverty. If you resonate with our objectives, please feel free to connect with us. We would love to hear from you! ๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿฝ‍๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ

๐ŸŒŽ FUN FACT - Did you know our society's name bears resemblance to the surname of remarkable female African-American mathematician, Gladys Mae West? Check her out online now, if you haven't heard of her! ๐Ÿ‘€

 

๐ŸŽฏ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐…๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐“๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐ŸŽฏ

  • 2024-25: Multiple Marginalised Identities || Interdisciplinary STEM 
  • 2023-24: Wellbeing, Mental Health and Inclusion for Women 
  • 2022-23: Networking and Outreach || Tackling Imposter Syndrome 
  • 2021-22: Career Development and Employability Skills 
  • 2020-21: Intersectionality in STEM || Shining a Light on Racial Inequalities 
  • 2019-20: Sustainability in STEM & The Green Forum 
  • (In Collaboration with University of Birmingham's Student Sustainability Reps) 
  • 2018-19: Society Launch 


โ˜†โœฆ•โ”ˆเน‘⋅โ‹ฏ·๐–ฅธ·โ‹ฏ⋅เน‘โ”ˆ•โœฆโ˜†

๐Ÿ’ก๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐–๐„๐’๐“ ๐‚.๐ˆ.๐‚.?๐Ÿ’ก

Our award-winning spin-out, WEST C.I.C., is developing an inclusive innovation projects, such as enhancing the garri-frying process for rural Nigerian women using steam-powered equipment from sustainable bioplants. As a community interest company (CIC), WEST C.I.C. is a social enterprise designed to serve in-need communities with genuine social purpose. For more details, visit westcic.com. If you're interested in supporting or donating, please check our C.I.C. page linked in the featured section. ๐Ÿƒ

๐Ÿ† ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐’๐จ ๐…๐š๐ซ ... ๐Ÿ†
โœท ASU Inclusivity Award 2024
โœท Innovation Award 2023

 



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๐Ÿ’— https://www.mind.org.uk/

๐Ÿ’— https://www.studentminds.org.uk/

๐Ÿ’— https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

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