Our students – Diversity Actions
This blog is aimed mainly at staff, or people who are thinking about working in our faculty. … Read more
Diversity in our Faculty
Diversity in our Faculty
How do we assess Diversity?
Diversity is easy to quantify, right? There are nice numbers we can provide.… Read more
Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave Champions
Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave Champions
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Diversity is a huge strength: Cameron Hall
Diversity is a huge strength: Cameron Hall
“Science and Engineering both really benefit from diverse perspectives, and developing scientists and engineers really benefit from seeing more role models like themselves.”
To celebrate LGBTQ+ in STEM Day, we talked to Cameron Hall, a lecturer in Engineering Maths and also the Faculty’s LGBTQ+ representative.… Read more
From apprentice to Research Technician and onwards: Mictroy Mitchell
From apprentice to Research Technician and onwards: Mictroy Mitchell
“I will probably end up teaching and mentoring whilst still working in the University.… Read more
Flexible working: Yasemin Gezer
Flexible working: Yasemin Gezer
“Be confident about what is best for you.”
Yasemin Gezer has worked in the Professional Services Team in SCEEM since 2019 as a Student Administrator for Engineering Maths.… Read more
National Postdoc Appreciation Week in Engineering
National Postdoc Appreciation Week in Engineering
This week (21-25 September) is National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW).… Read more
Change in Career Path: Allison McIntosh-Smith
Change in Career Path: Allison McIntosh-Smith
“It’s never too late to change direction… Just go for it, be curious, be adventurous and take a chance!”
Allison McIntosh-Smith has been in the faculty since 2013 and recently changed career paths, from a Professional services role as an Office Administration Manager to a Technical services role as a Laboratory Technician.… Read more
Promotions and Progression: Valeska Ting
Promotions and Progression: Valeska Ting
“Don’t be afraid to move out of your comfort zone or to put yourself out there.”
Professor Valeska Ting is the new Faculty Research Director for Engineering, and a Professor of Smart Nanomaterials within Mechanical Engineering.… Read more
Bespoke Careers: Sean Lancastle
Bespoke Careers: Sean Lancastle
“The non-linear career path – you get buffeted around by the winds of change and sometimes you have to let them send you somewhere else!”
Sean Lancastle is the Academic Enhancement Manager in CAME (the School of Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering).… Read more