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Reflections of a School Girl who chose Engineering!

by Aine Finlayson. Engineering is a rewarding career and central to its success is the need for innovation, new products, new processes and committed teams. It has, and will always, benefit from different thinkers, different styles and open-mindedness. With…

The challenges of the 21st-century energy transition

How do we produce reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for our societies? The energy transition we are currently experiencing is one of the most complex challenges faced by our industrialised societies today. It requires a collective…

Gender equality: from industry to politics

Interview with Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity This January, we spoke with Lorna Slater who was appointed in August 2021 as Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity. We were…

Women’s journeys in Civil Engineering

Last month, we had the opportunity to speak with Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group and long term supporter of Equate Scotland and Women in STEM! We heard from some of their talented employees in Scotland including…