WIRACHP Monthly Blog

Welcome to the new Women in RACHP Monthly Blog.  

Dec 2024 - Happy Mental Overload Season

DEFINITION: When there is too much information to process, you may feel cognitive overload. This happens when you reach a point of paralysis of information — not being able to process and then act on what is heard.

Nov 2024 - I'm not technical, I'm visible

Back in 2020 I was given an opportunity to take part in the STEMAZING inspiration academy, queue masses of imposter syndrome! Surely, they’d asked me by accident? What do I know about STEM subjects? I don’t even have a Science GCSE!

Oct 2024 - Looking Back to Move Forward: Celebrating the Trailblazing Female Engineers of History

Ada Lovelace Day, celebrated on 8 October 2024, is a time to honour the remarkable achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

July 2024 - July or Just July – that is the question or how can we still justify “just”?

Wow where has July gone?  It has flown by.  Probably because I have been very busy.  Everyone is super busy aren’t they?

June 2024 - Engineering & Stereotypes: Are We Our Worst Enemy?

Listening to the WiRACHP Podcast “The States of Matter.” I realised that “I am not a girlie girl” is a phrase that seems to pop up in several episodes.

May 2024 - May I welcome you to Spring

May I welcome you to Spring … Nope I may not, because it is not here, yet.  But being in the industry we are in…it cannot arrive soon enough.

April 2024 - Leveraging Work Placements: A Win-Win for Businesses and Young Minds

Last month, the Institute opened its doors to a young individual embarking on their secondary school work placement. At the IOR, we have a steadfast commitment to nurturing awareness of our industry among the younger generation

March 2024 - My week of work experience

In March the IOR welcomed a fantastic young person to participate in a week of work experience. In this post they share what they will be taking away from their week with the IOR and their thoughts on engineering as a career choice. 

March 2024 - St Patrick's Day

And we are all green for it is the month of March where we find St Patricks Day. Celebrated globally…. And we are there thinking about opportunities to be green globally. And for our industry that could mean attending the following on line event...

February 2024 - Well Hello February

Well Hello, February – what can I say – you took your time. It's the Month of St Valentines. Are we in the mood for love? How am I going to link this to something related to our industry or your role in it – well here goes!

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