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INWED: It’s not just about recruiting – it’s about retaining

“Engineers shape the world we live in. They design, deliver and maintain the infrastructure we all rely on – and to serve society well, we need to reflect society.”

02/06/2023 15:47:38

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Such were the rousing words of Dr Hayaatun Sillem, CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering, who recently led a panel of pioneering female leaders and experts, in the
lead-up to International Women in Engineering Day (INWED).

Hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the discussion focused on challenges surrounding female representation in the engineering industry, how
we can encourage more women to pursue careers in this field, and the importance of striving for greater equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

However, it’s all very well and good
to increase the number of female recruits, but diversity – true diversity – is so much more than merely a box-ticking exercise, a statistical pursuit. One aspect of this conversation
that often gets overlooked is that we don’t only need to boost the number of women entering engineering, but the number of women staying in engineering.

Read the full article in DPA's June issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.