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Hi there! If you’re on this page it must mean you’re passionate about STEM… we are too! 

We aim to provide inclusivity and provide a platform to create a supportive environment for underrepresented people in STEM, including our events, ranging from socials to career workshops, which are posted here on Huzzle.

You can join here as a Huzzle member to get updates on our events (these will also be posted to your inbox, so super handy if you tend to plan society events but you need a reminder!) alongside your main Huzzle careers account. This is different from being an official member of the Women in STEM society - if you'd like to be a member, the link to our SU webpage is in our links section. From the week beginning 28th October, some events will only be free for society members, so you need to purchase a ticket on the SU website even if you have signed up on Huzzle. Drop us a message if you have any questions.  

For more information, please head over to our page on the SU website: https://www.essexstudent.com/opportunities/club/17850/

LinkedIn Workshop

Roundtable Fundraiser Discussion

Freshers Picnic 

Mathusa Thiruchenthoor

Simone O'Connor

Alisa Kolehmainen

Amanda Ononaku

Rakshitha Aakula Ramachandra

Vedika Sekhawat

Women in STEM

Networking

 Socials

 Talks & Panels

Workshops

Conferences

Insight Days

STEM

Promoting diversity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths

Spread the message about your organisation 

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Connect with female STEM students at Essex

Premium

Members

Raising and Giving Award

Society of the Year

Most Active Society 

Most Community Focused

Gold Standards

Fundraised for Charity

Runner up for the Committee Excellence Award at 2023 NSVAs

Finalists for the Bright Network Diversity Award for 2021 and 2022

Achieved Gold Standards from the SU yearly since founding in 2020

Mruda Kale

Klaudia Ako

Pristine Garrido

Freya Marshall

Academia

Women Empowerment

United Kingdom

University Of Essex

💫MEET THE WOMEN IN STEM 24/25 COMMITTEE 💫<div><br><div>We are the University of Essex Women in STEM society and this is our committee for the year 24/25!! Join us for a great academic year filled with events, fun socials and great STEM opportunities.</div></div>

Inclusion and Diversity

Volunteering

We will be running online wildlife-themed volunteering sessions this month, where you will be helping projects with crucial conservation efforts. 

This event will be hosted by our Volunteering and Fundraising Officer Vedika. Vedika will guide you through these sessions, including what you need to do.

 

This is also something you can add on your CV, and your name may even be mentioned on a scientific paper for your help with these projects!

Past projects we have joined in on include Iberian Camera Traps, Frog Find, Project Rattlecam and Woodpecker Activity Cam - if you have any suggestions, let us know on our WhatsApp Community (on our society page)

 

These sessions will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and is open to all students. 

Online Wildlife Volunteering - Women in STEM

Online Wildlife Volunteering

Finance

Science & Healthcare

Engineering & Construction

Technology

Manufacturing & Electronics

Colchester

Learn how to create an effective CV in the midst of application season with the WiSTEM team, and pick up tips on cover letters too. 
This event will include an introductory talk on CVs and cover letters, and a speed review session where you can get your CV reviewed - this means there's something for you whether you're a first year new to the world of work, or you'd like feedback on your current CV.
We'll also have time for Q&A to boost your confidence, with WiSTEM EXEC members and/or the Careers Services team. 

Refreshments will be provided. 

 

This event is open to everyone, but non-members and non-students will need a ticket (please check back later to see tickets). We will also aim to have a card machine on the day for walk ins. 
Members do not need to get a free SU ticket to attend. 

 

Please feel free to email us at wistemessex@outlook.com or on our WhatsApp community if you need any further supoort (available on our society Resources tab). 

CV & Cover Letter Workshop - Women in STEM

CV & Cover Letter Workshop

Drop in to our study sessions to catch up with your assignments or revise in the company of fellow students. We use the Pomodoro method, to have timed periods of silent study and short breaks inbetween. 

We will have lined paper and graph paper for you to use if you are joining us in person, and you can borrow a laptop from the library to work on if you'd like. 

This event is open to all students, both undergraduates and postgraduates, whether you have a membership or not.

This event is hybrid, so you can join us on campus (NTC 1.01, in the North Teaching Centre) or on Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 335 038 757 848; Passcode: AhAaDk) where you can follow our timed periods of study, and you can chat to us during breaks if you'd like. 

Please feel free to email us at wistemessex@outlook.com or on our WhatsApp community (available on our society Resources tab) if you get lost finding the room on campus, or if you are having issues joining our Teams Meeting. 

Hybrid Study Session - Women in STEM

Hybrid Study Session

Debating

What Is a Roundtable Discussion?

Our annual roundtable discussion focuses on discussing topics we and other societies feel are important, in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone is welcome to come along to contribute to the discussion, or just to listen. If you choose to donate (please scroll down for more details on entry) you will receive a self-care goodie bag including hot chocolate, positive messages, stickers and more. Refreshments will be provided at the event. 

 

Societies Involved

This will be a collaborative event, and we are hoping to invite a few other STEM societies at the university. You are welcome to join even if you are not part of these societies, or if you're not studying a STEM subject!

 

Discussion Topics

We will be discussing:

Mental Health and Wellbeing at University 
we will be sharing more topics soon!
 

Entry

If you are a WiSTEM member or a member of any of the participating societies above, you are free to come along, but if you would like to receive a self-care goodie bag please purchase a ticket (this counts as a donation) or you can make a donation to a card machine on the day. 

If you not a member of any of these participating societies, please get a ticket to enter, which also includes a self-care goodie bag. You can also walk in on the day as we hope to have a card machine. 

Guests including alumni and members of different departments of the university welcome to enter with a guest ticket. 

Tickets will be released here shortly. 

 

We Are Supporting Next Chapter Colchester

Next Chapter is a domestic abuse charity that works across several districts in Essex, including Colchester. They provide free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced domestic abuse.

They are known locally as Next Chapter Colchester, aiming to provide rapid response to domestic abuse and increase safety for all victims. 

 

Please feel free to email us at wistemessex@outlook.com or on our WhatsApp community if you need any further supoort (available on our society Resources tab). 

Roundtable Discussion Fundraiser - Women in STEM

Roundtable Discussion Fundraiser

Women in STEM

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Simone O'Connor

Alisa Kolehmainen

Amanda Ononaku

Rakshitha Aakula Ramachandra

Vedika Sekhawat

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