Connect...Share...Aspire!
AWB is a society where girl bosses come together to build networks with industry-leading businesses and most importantly lasting friendships with like-minded females of the future!
Whether you are going to be taking up a Year in Industry or a Graduate role, you will be wondering what lies ahead of you in the world of work. What do you expect? What will the job be like? How do you overcome the challenges women face in business today?
We provide a platform to bring together and empower Aston students, equipping you with the tools, networks and insights to get ahead. Our events will give you the opportunity to:
Connect with experienced professionals in today’s leading businesses.
Share career journeys, industry knowledge and top tips.
Aspire to a successful future.
Your 2025/2026 Committee:
President - Lovisa von Witzleben
Final-year International Business and Management
Vice President - Dilara Richard
Second-year Business and Management
International & External Relationship Manager - Erin-Rose Ealing
Final-year Global Business and Management
External Relationship Manager (Partnerships and Corporate Relations) - Nyarobi Knight-Myrie
Final-year Law LLB
External Relationship Assistant (Sponsorships) - Catherine Smith
First-year Cyber Security
Marketing Manager - Zulfa Abdallah
Second-year Law LLB
Marketing Assistant - Sushma Thatikonda
MBA
Events Manager - Maya Ali-Akhtar
Second-year Accounting and Finance
Events Manager Assistant 1 - Mariam Essafri
Second-year International Business and Management
Events Manager Assistant 2 - Magdalene Kargbo
First-year Business and Management
Treasurer 1 - Aaliah Lyons
Second-year Business and Management
Treasurer 2 - Michelle Williams
MSc - International Accounting and Finance
Committee Assistant - Chiwoniso Charles
Second-year Politics with International Relations
History
Aston Women in Business was founded in 2014 by Aston Student Sharena Sivlal with the aim of raising awareness about the challenges we as women face in the professional world, and also to allow women at Aston to socialise and build networks - not only with other students but also with potential businesses and future employers.
Sharena at the 2020 International Women's Day Ball
Membership
Upon joining the club, each member will have access to our upcoming events, Whatsapp group chat, and many opportunities to network.
Events and socials
We hope that through our events you will pick up some useful tips and tricks to apply for schemes whether it’s for your placement year, graduate roles or summer internships; and that by attending our socials you will meet like-minded girls and make friends for life!
Previous events and socials...
Self Defence workshop with Tae Kwon Do Club
Cocktail making social
Womens Conference held by LSE Women In Business Society
Grad Recruitment Fair at NEC
Society Collaborations: Aston Bright Futures
We have also previously held CV workshops, Movie Night socials, Club Nights and much more…
Make sure you follow our Instagram @awb_society and LinkedIn @astonwomeninbusiness to keep up to date with our latest events.
We also have the event of the year...Our International Women’s Day ball!
This is a very exciting event and something we have planned from the very start of term - so definitely something not to be missed. It’s the perfect excuse to dress up to the nines, have a sit-down 3-course meal, snap some insta-worthy pics with your besties, network with businesses, listen to inspirational women's speeches and so much more!
2019/20 Committee at the 2020 International Women's Day Ball
We hope our page has been helpful for you to get to know us and what we're about.
Any further questions don't hesitate to contact us through Instagram.
We can't wait to meet you all and expand the AWB family even further!!!
Lots of Love,
All of the girls at AWB xxx
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