2011 Sponsors
“It is the combination of innovation and entrepreneurship that gets a good idea out of the research lab and into the market place. STFC has had some notable success in doing this, and we’re delighted to encourage others through our sponsorship of the 2011 UKRC Women of Outstanding Achievement Awards.” Neil Geddes, STFC Director and Diversity Champion
STFC sponsor: For Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Academia and Research)
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"Amey has a strong commitment towards innovation and equality and believe that we all should be afforded an equal chance to demonstrate the diversity of our Knowledge, talent and skills.
We feel very honoured to be a part of the 2011 UKRC Innovation and Entrepreneurship awards which celebrates the success of women making a valuable and significant difference to the industry. Indeed we look forward to further supporting and promoting the innovation of women and remain committed to gender equality in SET." Khadijah Rafiq, Equality & Diversity Business Partner, Inter Urban, Amey
Amey sponsor: For Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Business and Industry)
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“The University of Northampton is delighted to support the Women of Outstanding Achievement Awards 2011, and in particular the Inspiration and Leadership (Academia and Research) category. Showcasing and celebrating the ground-breaking and inspiring work of women in academia and research is vitally important and will encourage future generations of women to follow careers in these pathways.” Claire Bicknell, University of Northampton
University of Northampton sponsor: For Inspiration and Leadership (Academia and Research)
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“Role models play a vital part to inspiring the next generation of engineers. This celebration of outstanding achievement mirrors our commitment to the future of engineering as well as to equality and diversity.” Stephen Tetlow, Chief Executive, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
IMechE sponsor: For Inspiration and Leadership (Business and Industry)
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“Synergy Vision is a dedicated communications agency that specialises in medical and scientific communications. Excellence in communicating science is a company value and something we are passionate about. We are proud to sponsor the Communicating SET to Society category at this year’s Women of Outstanding Achievement Awards.” Ffyona Dawber, Managing Director, Synergy Vision
Synergy Vision sponsor: For communicating SET to Society
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“For over 40 years Intel has been creating technologies that advance the way people live, work, and learn. But our focus is not simply on the technology we make – it’s on what we make possible for people around the world. We believe that to foster innovation and drive economic growth, we need to enable everyone – and especially women and girls – with education and entrepreneurial skills. Intel welcomes the opportunity to present the WoOA award for ‘Tomorrow’s Leader’ and we look forward to celebrating the success of these women." Danny Arati, Education Manager for Europe, Intel Corporation
Intel sponsor: Tomorrow’s Leader
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“For a number of years, the Institute of Physics has pioneered a range of programmes to attract more women into science, especially physics. But despite our best efforts, and those of other organisations, women are still seriously under-represented in the physical sciences and engineering. This means that many women may be missing out on opportunities for an exciting and fulfilling career. Equally, it means that science and engineering are missing out on a rich pool of potential talent."
"The Women of Outstanding Achievement Awards represent a valuable initiative to tackle this issue, by promoting outstanding role models for women in science, and demonstrating just how valuable a contribution they have made. IOP is delighted to support this year’s event, through our sponsorship of the 2011 award for Lifetime Achievement.” Sir Peter Knight, next President of the Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics sponsor: Lifetime Achievement
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