Women have traditionally been under-represented in engineering disciplines, but through the Faculty's support network for female academics and the promotion of gender diversity, all our staff are able to achieve their potential as engineers.
The Faculty champions the excellent work produced by our female staff across engineering, whether they are a senior member of staff or just starting out in their career, and aims to present engineering as an attractive career choice to young women.
All of our departments have, or are working towards, Athena Swan accreditation. These awards recognise the Faculty's work to ensure it provides a good place for women to work and study.
Our staff are core to the Faculty's success, and it is through our vibrant community and diverse workplace that we are able to produce the world class teaching and research for which the Faculty is known.
Women in Engineering Network
The Women in Engineering Network (WiN) is led by Professor Catherine O'Sullivan, Associate Dean (EDI), and aims to promote a safe and supportive space within the Faculty of Engineering for female staff and PhD students to come together and expand their networks.
WiN hosts events to hear from inspiring female engineers from inside and outside of Imperial College as well as offer targeted development opportunities and networking. In addition, WiN hosts an annual celebration for International Women in Engineering Day on or around 23 June each year.
To hear about our events as soon as they are announced, sign up to the WiN mailing list.
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