One way to help people to succeed is through the development of networks. We felt it would be a good idea to develop a network aimed at inspiring women at Aston. The network is open to anyone who is able to help women develop and achieve.
Who are we?
At the moment we are a relatively small group of motivated individuals who meet regularly to support one another and the development of a network.
What do we do?
- Provide a safe space for discussion and the development of networks (Chatham House rules apply)
- Invite guests and speakers with interesting a motivational stories to tell
- Look for opportunities to enhance the lives and careers of women
Who is it for?
Any staff who are interested in discussion and networking.
How can I be involved?
Please email us at iwa@aston.ac.uk
Activities
We meet at 8am once a month at Boston Tea Party (Corporation Street) for breakfast. All are welcome and there is no need to book (just drop in anytime between 8-10am). The next breakfast meeting will be taking place on:
If you are attending for the first time, please contact us at iwa@aston.ac.uk so that we can give you the name of someone to look out for.
International Women's Week 2019
Download here the programme for 4 - 13 March 2019
Aston Book Club
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Date
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Time
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Room no
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Book
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Author
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Fri 2 Nov
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1-2 pm
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MB253
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Things you can see only when you slow down: How to be calm in a busy world
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Haemin Sunim
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Fri 14 Dec
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1-2 pm
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MB253
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God of Small Things
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Arundhati Roy
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Wed 23 Jan
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1-2 pm
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SW309
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Diversity Bargain
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Natasha Warikoo
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Wed 27 Feb
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1-2 pm
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MB502
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Behind the Scenes at the Museum
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Kate Atkinson
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Wed 3 April
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1-2 pm
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MB502
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And the Mountains Echoed
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Khaled Hosseini
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Fri 24 May
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1-2 pm
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MB253
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Silent Scream
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Angela Marson
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Mon 1 July
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1-2 pm
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MB253
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
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Watson & Twycross-Martin
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Inspiring Women at Aston Events 2018/19
Wednesday 4th July
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Friday 7th September
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
Wednesday 19th September
Seminar: Dawn Bonfield
G8, 1-2pm
Wednesday 3rd October
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Thursday 8th November
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Wednesday 21st November
Seminar: Victoria Mee, Head of Legal Services
G8 (TBC) 1-2pm
Title: Work.Life.Law.Ambition
Friday 7th December
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Wednesday 12th December
Athena SWAN lecture: Dame Stephanie Shirley CH
12-2pm G11 (booked)
Title: The story of an early pioneer in computers
Talk at 12 followed by light refreshments and book signing
Tuesday 5th February
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Wednesday 6th February
Seminar: Caroline Bluck, Security Manager
G8 (booked) 1-2 pm
Title: How I’ve survived in male dominated industries, and why diversity is key to success
Thursday 7th March
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Friday 5th April
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Wednesday 8th May
Seminar: Bethany Fovargue, Operations Manager, NOVUS, The Chartered institute of Logistics and Transport
G8, 1-2pm
Title: Building your personal brand on social media
Thursday 2nd May
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)
Friday 7th June
Breakfast meeting (Boston Tea Party, Corporation Street)
8-10am (drop in at any time)