International Women in Engineering Day 2026
Event details
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Tuesday 23 June 2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
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Wednesday 24 June 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Description
The Faculty of Engineering, together with the International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2026 organising committee, cordially invites you to join us in celebrating the exceptional contributions of women in engineering on 23–24 June.
International Women in Engineering Day is a global campaign that recognises and honours the achievements of women across the engineering profession, both locally and internationally. To mark INWED 2026, we are pleased to present a two-day programme open to all staff and students, dedicated to acknowledging the leadership, innovation, and impact of women in engineering.
As we celebrate the achievements and contributions of our female staff and students, we warmly encourage everyone to attend and show their support. Whether you can join us for the entire event or just drop in for a specific talk or workshop, we look forward to seeing you there and celebrating together.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker:
Dr Nike Folayan MBE HonFREng, Chair and Co-Founder, Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers UK (AFBE-UK); Technical Director, WSP is a chartered electronics engineer with a doctorate in electronics engineering. She is a Fellow of the IET. Nike is currently Technical Director and the Technical Discipline Leader for Communications and Control at WSP. She is also a technical blogger on SMART technology systems.
Nike is Chair and Co-Founder of AFBE-UK, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes higher achievements in education and engineering, particularly among people from Black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds. Formed in 2007, AFBE-UK has over 20,000 beneficiaries, a UK-wide membership of over 2500, and over 65 corporate members from a wide range of engineering organisations.
Programme
- Tuesday 23 June: Presentations & Keynote
A celebration of the accomplishments of women in engineering at the University of Sheffield through a series of inspiring presentations. Our invited speakers will reflect on their professional journeys, aspirations, the challenges they have overcome, and their visions for the future of women in engineering.
We will be opening the event with a keynote from Dr Nike Folayan.
- Wednesday 24 June: Workshops
Join us for two interactive workshops focused on career development, designed to provide practical tools, insights, and support. These sessions are open to colleagues at all career stages, including academic, technical, and professional services staff and we welcome students to participate as well.
While INWED celebrates the achievements and contributions of women in engineering, the event is open to all colleagues. We warmly encourage the participation of all colleagues and recognise the important role that allyship plays in fostering a more inclusive engineering profession.