How should leadership be judged in today’s high-stakes environments? INWES is supporting a global study to move beyond outdated models and record the lived experiences of women leaders. We invite you to read the following message and contribute to this important study aimed at redefining leadership for the future. What do we expect from those […]
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We are pleased to announce that the call for nominations for the INWES Board of Directors for the 2027-2029 term is open. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2026. Elections are expected to take place at the AGM to be held at ICWES20, Philippines, 4-7 August 2026 https://icwes20.com/. We are looking for active and energetic INWES members (and remember, a member of
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Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day. At INWES (International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists), we believe that diverse perspectives are the driving force behind the innovations that will create a better future for everyone. To mark this special occasion, we are proud to update our “Herstories” page—a dedicated space
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On November 17th 2025, Dr. Lim Hye Won, President of the Korean Society of Women Scientists and Engineers (KWSE), visited and held a working meeting with the Vietnam Association for Intellectual Women in Hanoi, Vietnam. The visit took place immediately after the signing the Memorandum of Understanding among the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH),
Looking toward 2026, what kind of world do we want to build? Most of us envision a future that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous—a world free from hunger and poverty, where equality is the norm and everyone has the freedom to be themselves. I believe that by diversifying the voices within science and engineering,
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INWES partnered with NMITE to host a vibrant Unconference in the UK, where participants from across Europe—and INWES Board members representing several Asian countries and Canada—came together to elevate the voices of young women in engineering. Alongside the event, the INWES Board meeting also welcomed online participation from African member countries, reinforcing the organisation’s global
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The schedule for next year’s INWES-APNN conference has been finalized!Detailed information is expected around February, but please do keep the dates free.The theme is Exploring the Key Roles of Women Engineers and Scientists in Building an I.D.E,A.L. & Sustainable Planet for All. When: Nov 3rd to 5thWhere: National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Dear INWES members, We are pleased to share with you Newsletter Issue #43, now available online. Please use this link. After a year-long pause, we are excited to reconnect with you through this issue. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to our network. We welcome news and stories from your regions and members,
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The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to 31 December! We look forward to receiving your application. The 20th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES20) will take place in Clark Freeport and Economic Zone, Pampanga, Philippines, from 4–7 August 2026. The conference theme – Global Women in STEM: Building HerStory of Inclusive World – will
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Former INWES Vice President Dr Marlene Kanga AO, was recently awarded with the Engineers Australia Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal, the highest individual award of the institution. Previous award winners are the most prominent engineers in Australia including Dr John Bradfield (Sydney Harbour Bridge) and Sir John Monash (Monash University). Dr Kanga has recently received
