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MEDIA AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Where advocacy meets action

Selected talks, public conversations and published work from members and ambassadors of The Women in STEM Network
Where advocacy meets action
FEATURED ENGAGEMENT

Speaking across STEM

Sharing evidence, experience and practical ideas with organisations, universities and professional communities
PRESENTATIONS AND GUEST LECTURES

Recent Public engagement

February 2026 · Capital City College · Enfield, London

Women in Engineering and STEM

Dr Taisiia Mukii

A National Apprenticeship Week session bringing together students, apprentices, educators and industry experts to discuss routes into engineering and STEM.

11 February 2026 · St George International School · Sofia

Your Personal Journey into STEM

Chandan Seth Nanda and Paula Darley

A conversation with students in Grades 4–12 about the different routes into STEM and the experiences that can shape a career.

January 2026 · BETT UK · London

Advancing Mentorship and Skills Development for Women in EdTech

Dr Taisiia Mukii

An international discussion about mentoring, practical skills, inclusive professional growth and stronger networks across education and technology.

November 2025 · Cell UK 2025, Oxford Global · London

Women in Life Sciences

Professor Vasiliki Kalodimou and Dr Taisiia Mukii

A Visionary Voices panel examining barriers, inclusive working cultures and support for the next generation of women leaders.

13 June 2025 · Oxford University Ethics Colloquium · Oxford

Ethics in AI and Lifelong Learning

Dr Taisiia Mukii

A poster presentation exploring ethical practice, equity, digital inclusion and evolving responsibility in the use of artificial intelligence.

April 2025 · Microbiology Society Annual Conference · Liverpool

Empowering Women in Microbiology

Professor Sharon Brookes

A presentation examining underrepresentation in microbiology leadership and the role of scalable, inclusive professional networks.

April 2025 · Microbiology Society Annual Conference · Liverpool

Mums in Science: A 17-Year Journey Supporting Women in STEM

Professor Sharon Brookes

A presentation tracing the development of Mums in Science into an international platform for mentoring, training and professional support.

March 2025 · Kharkiv Humanitarian and Pedagogical Academy · Ukraine

Women in STEM: International Experience

Dr Taisiia Mukii

A guest lecture exploring international professional networks, cross-border mentoring and collaborative support for Ukrainian women in STEM.

March 2025 · University of the West of England · Bristol

Women’s History Month University Event

Professor Ruth Moss

A university presentation introducing The Women in STEM Network, its resources and its work supporting women in academia and research.

8 March 2025 · Royal Society of Biology · Online

International Women’s Day Feature

Dr Shara Cohen

An interview for the Royal Society of Biology about the international development of The Women in STEM Network and its work supporting women through professional resources, training and community.

11 February 2025 · HolyNations International Ministries · Online

International Day of Women and Girls in STEM

Dr Shara Cohen

An international panel involving more than 100 participants across the UK, US, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, discussing leadership, scholarship access and future STEM careers.

5th Anniversary · Algerian Women in Science · Algeria

Introducing The Women in STEM Network

Dr Zakia Alioua

An introduction to The Women in STEM Network for attendees representing a wider community of more than 500 women working across STEM.

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

ideas in print

NovaReason · February 2026

Designing Institutions for the Age of Advanced Computing

ENTECH Online · July 2025

STEM Needs You: Why It’s Time for Young Women to Shape the Future of Science and Tech

SelectScience · 2025

Dr Vasiliki E. Kalodimou’s Mission to Empower Women in STEM

LUDCI.eu · 2025

Shaping Tomorrow: Empowering Women in STEM

Drug Target Review · March 2025

Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Empowering Women and Girls in STEM

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