FREE EVENT
Celebrating Women in Engineering
The 23rd of June is International Women in Engineering Day and to mark the occasion, Farnell will be celebrating the leading women and future generations of females in engineering throughout the month of June.
Check out the latest interviews, videos and events taking place each week to explore how we can build a gender-balanced industry.
Interviews with Inspiring Women in Engineering
In this four-part series, Farnell has interviewed talented women leading the way for the next generation of women in engineering. A new interview will be published each week in June. Download the latest content here or subscribe to our emails to receive the content straight to your inbox.
Interview with Claire Duffield
Head of Digital Engagement Leeds Library
Interview with Christina Wang
Global EMS and Digital Sales, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
Interview with Claire Garside
Co-Founder of The Foundation for Digital Creativity, Researcher at Leeds University
Event and Webinar
Farnell are excited to host a Celebration of Women in engineering event here at our Leeds HQ on Thursday 20th June. Students and leading professionals from the engineering industry are invited to hear guest speakers, network and take part in interactive workshops.
Guest Speakers include:
Opening Speaker
Louise Perry, Global HR Director at Farnell
Digital Aspirations
Claire Duffield, Head of Digital Engagement at Leeds Library
Women of Farnell
Andreea Teodorescu and Courtney Kennedy represent the technical Marketers at Farnell
Ignite Quiz and Q&A
Key findings from the “Inspiring Women in Engineering” interview series and Q&A
The Solution Room: Skills Toolbox
Interactive workshop to help participants overcome the hurdles standing between their current situation and future goals
Event Registration
Farnell are excited to host a FREE Celebration of Women in engineering event here at our Leeds HQ on Thursday 20th June. Students and leading professionals from the engineering industry are invited to hear guest speakers, network and take part in interactive workshops.
Please arrive at 11AM sharp to sign-in, secure the best seat and collect your free goodie bag!
Please sign in at Reception upon arrival and let them know you are here for the event.
Travel by:
By Bus – Buses 11, 15, 11E can be taken from Leeds City Centre and stop outside Farnell’s Canal Road entrance.
By Train – The nearest train station is Leeds located 1.7 miles away. From there, a taxi or bus can be taken to our office.
By Car – Our visitor parking spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. More parking is available across the road at Armley Mills.
If you have any questions about the event or can no longer attend, please email the event organiser Megan Holmes at mholmes@farnell.com
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