Within this page are links to organisations who either share our values or who provide information and support which may be of use to those working in STEM careers.
Cambridge Science Centre. Founders Chris Lennard and Katia Smith-Litiere are currently working on a proposal for a new science outreach centre in central Cambridge. The Cambridge Science Centre will have a physical location with a set of areas promoting scientific principles and their integration. The focus will not be just on demonstrating the principles, but linking learning of principles into small projects that can be completed on-site and then extended at home. The key here is to have something inspiring for the one-off visitor, but also something to encourage repeat visits as well. Keep up to date with developments through the website where you will also find information about how you could become involved.
UKRC. UK resource Centre for Women in STEM. The UKRC was established in 2004 to deliver a substantial part of the Government’s Strategy for Women in SET (2003). The aim of the UKRC is to increase the participation and position of women in science, engineering and technology. Its mission is to establish a dynamic centre that provides accessible, high quality information and advisory services to industry, academia, professional institutes, education and Research Councils within the STEM and built environment professions, whilst supporting women entering, returning and progressing in STEM careers.
The website contains links to other groups, organisations and websites concerned with women in STEM mainly in the UK and other associated interest groups.
The Daphne Jackson Trust arranges Fellowships throughout the UK, in university and industrial research laboratories, for qualified scientists, engineers and technologists returning to work after a career break. We enable returners to retrain and gain the latest knowledge and most up to date skills whilst undertaking a challenging research project. The Fellows are supported throughout their Fellowships and given all the encouragement and help to re-establish their professional confidence and credibility leading to significantly increased employability. Fellowships are flexible, paid, and usually part-time for two years. Fellows undertake a research project and retraining programme. Applications are welcomed throughout the year.
CamTechNet is a Cambridge website which aims to provide free access to information from the Cambridge Technopole community. The concept of community is one that we feel is not stressed enough when people consider the various technology sectors in Cambridge. What is missing is something that brings them all together. A website where users can easily find information, and also share experiences and views with others in the community. And also help to bridge the gaps between different sectors. We believe that all the information needs to be more easily visible by everyone. Finding a group, an event or a job is not something that should be difficult or require the “right” contacts. But we also believe that there is a need for a “space” where issues that are relevant to the community can be discussed. We hope that CamTechNet can help others in the creation of such a space. Most of all though, we hope our ideas are something that you – our users – believe in as much as we do. Mauro Ciaccio.
