WIRACHP Initiatives

WiRACHP Blog

In January 2024 the monthly blog was launched. This is a platform for women working within the RACHP sector to write about the issues affecting them or to share some personal insights. As well as regular contributors, guest bloggers are always welcome, so get in touch to have your say. 

WiRACHP Podcast 

In 2022, the network launched the States of Matter podcast. This award-winning podcast has two types of  guests. The first are women pursuing careers within the various engineering sectors. These guests share their stories and discuss the opportunities and challenges they have encountered. The second are experts sharing hints, tips and strategies for dealing with issues that affect women.

So, get a cup of coffee, sit down and hear what they have to say. It is often hilarious, sometimes shocking but always informative.  

Benchmarking the RACHP industry’s benefits and attitudes towards women to close the gender gap

In 2020 the WiRACHP Planning Group undertook a survey benchmarking the RACHP industry’s benefits and attitudes towards women to close the gender gap.

The findings demonstrate the value of a career in RACHP for females and set out a roadmap for attracting more young people into the sector.

Read the full survey report here 

100 for 100 campaign 2019

The 100 for 100 campaign launched by the IOR’s Women in RACHP network has been a great success, generating over 100% increase of the IOR’s female membership.

The campaign, which aimed to reach 100 female members by the 100^th Anniversary of the Women in Engineering Society in June 2019, has been widely held as a great accomplishment for diversity ensuring that RACHP professionals are aware that the IOR is available to all.

The campaign came close to achieving its 100 new member target but the network has got a full schedule of exciting events in the pipeline thus offering further opportunities to promote diversity within the sector. Commenting on this, Sam Buckell said: “ We very much see this campaign as a springboard for things to come, there’s a big appetite in our sector for information and events aimed at diverse audiences and we will make sure we capitalise on the results of 100 for a 100”.

For information about joining the IOR visit the IOR membership page