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Read MoreNominations for the 2020 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are open
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Nominations for the 2020 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are now open! Returning for its 13th year this established industry event is continuing its mission to uncover female role models, identify male agents of change and transform the industry perception. Deadline extended to 24 February 2020.
Read More9 pieces of advice from the women of Mott MacDonald
Following a career break, Maha and Sunisha joined WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, Mott MacDonald, through their Re:Connectors programme in 2018. In this blog, Maha and Sunisha share nine pieces of advice they would offer to their younger selves and young women today.
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Moving people into the future at Heathrow Terminal 5
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Back in October, when we invited members to a behind the scenes tour of Heathrow Terminal 5's automated people moving systems, the response was so overwhelming that it was inevitable a lot of people would be disappointed. Imagine our delight when Heathrow very generously offered to host a second tour in November.
Read MoreAccelerating diversity in the bus industry
As we approach the first anniversary of Women in Transport Bus, founding member Chloe Leach-O’Connell reviews what the group achieved in 2019, the support we’ve received and looks ahead to the future as the New Year commences.
Read MoreThe train driver you never expected
“The rail industry is still male-dominated, but Southeastern Railway is working to improve this and has set a new target for encouraging more females to apply to become drivers. In the past, I thought it may have been out of reach - but here I am."
Southeastern’s latest train driver recruit, Mary Saphy, dispels any preconceived idea about what train drivers do each day.
Read MoreThe lowdown on diversity and inclusion
Our Women in Transport Bus steering group is working to accelerate diversity in the bus industry through change and awareness. We have produced a factsheet to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in our sector with a specific focus on the gender gap in buses.
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Celebrating friendship and the power of networking
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Networking and the social aspect is a top motivator for members to join Women in Transport and our most popular event of the year is by far our Annual Mince Pies and Networking. A time to celebrate and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues across the transport industry.
Read MoreWomen in Transport profiled at Gingerbread City
Two of our brilliant board members, Lauren Sager-Weinstein and Anna Delvecchio have been profiled as leading women in the transport sector, recognising their contribution to the development of travel in London at Gingerbread City.
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An Evening with a Rugby Legend
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November was chock full of events for Women in Transport and we ended the month on a high at our fantastic evening with sporting legend, Jason Robinson, OBE on Thursday 28 November.
The event was generously hosted at Robert Bird Group’s London office and attended by over 80 of our members and their guests.
Read MoreWomen in Transport Member Survey Results
Why do people join Women in Transport? What do members think about the events and activities? The board and membership committee had these same questions on our minds. To get the answers, the inaugural Women in Transport member survey was conducted this past summer.
Read MoreTfL's WSNG Women in Tech shortlisted for TechWomen100 Network of the Year Award
We are delighted to announce that TfL’s Women’s Staff Network Group sub-group - Women in Tech has been shortlisted for the WeAreTechWomen's TechWomen100 Network of the Year Award. We wish the TfL WSNG Women in Tech community the very best of luck for the finals on 3rd December.
Read MoreBronze sponsors announced for WITonICE
We’re delighted to announce that Bauer Technologies, We Are Buzz, DYWIDAG-Systems International, Socotec, Atkins and Dr Sauer and Partners are Bronze Sponsors for the 16th Somerset House ice skating and Dirty Martini drinks reception. , organised by Joe Flores and Jooce, which will be held on 27 November 2019 in support of Women in Transport.
Read MoreMapei supports Women in Transport
We’re delighted that Mapei has been confirmed as a Silver sponsor for the 16th annual Built Environment Somerset House Ice Skating event, organised by Joe Flores and Jooce, which will be held on 27 November 2019 in support of Women in Transport.
Read MoreMatchtech supports Women in Transport
We’re delighted that Matchtech has been confirmed as a Silver sponsor for the 16th annual Built Environment Somerset House Ice Skating event, organised by Joe Flores and Jooce, which will be held on 27 November 2019 in support of Women in Transport.
Read MoreReturn to work with JP Morgan UK and WORK180
Applications are now open for the J.P. Morgan UK ReEntry Program 2020. From operations in London to technology in Glasgow, there will be more than 14 streams of the program running in various departments across the UK.
Read MoreInstitute of Civil Engineers supports Women in Transport
We’re delighted that the Institute of Civil Engineers has been confirmed as a Silver sponsor for the 16th annual Built Environment Somerset House Ice Skating event, organised by Joe Flores and Jooce, which will be held on 27 November 2019 in support of Women in Transport.
Read MoreSenior leaders join forces to help improve diversity and inclusion across transport and logistics
More than 30 senior leaders from within the transport and logistics profession (from SME through to large organisations) came together at a roundtable event on 8th October 2019 to discuss a new concept and campaign targeted at improving diversity, inclusion and better promotion of the profession.
Read MoreWomen in Transport take on the ENGIE Business Challenge
A mixed team of Women in Transport members joined our CEO, Sonya Byers, to take on the 30th Great South Run in Portsmouth on Sunday 20 October, thanks to ENGIE. The Great South Run is a 10 miles race taking in some of the highlights of Portsmouth. Our Women in Transport team was comprised of two men and seven women.
Read MoreWhat advice would you give a younger you in the transport industry?
Audrey Ezekwesili a long-standing member of Women in Transport and has been a mentor on Advance since the pilot programme. Audrey is a change management specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the transport industry and a qualified coach. Here she shares her thoughts on being a mentor on the programme.
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