Supporting Women's Health in the Workplace

University College Birmingham

Summer Row, B3 1JB, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

WISE

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Delivering women centred equality, diversity and inclusion solutions for the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) sectors.In 1984 the Engineering Council collaborated with the Equal Opportunities Commission to launch the Women into Science and Engineering (WISE). Spearheaded by Baroness Beryl Platt, Chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission at the time, the initiative intended to highlight the career opportunities for girls and women in science and engineering professions.Following on from the Finniston Report on the future of engineering in the UK.The report emphasised the need for a broad talent pool of scientists and engineers.Since then it has helped a huge number of individuals, organisations and businesses, and contributed to a wide range of campaigns to raise the profile of women and girls in STEM.PURPOSEEnable and promote the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce.VISIONPartner of choice to achieve parity for women in STEM from classroom to boardroom​MISSIONTo support our partners to achieve gender parity and benefit from better productivity, innovation and business performance. These partnerships will strengthen STEM sectors by championing diversity of thought, background and life experience thereby making STEM inclusive to all. Our mission will:​Inspire every girl to envision a future in STEMEmpower all women to enter, remain and progress in their STEM careersLead our network of organisations to facilitate collaboration and amplify best practiceShare insight and knowledge to enable our partners to harness the benefits of diverse talentCreate a sense of belonging for everyone in STEM