What is WiES?
The UCL Department of Earth Sciences Women in Earth Science group (WiES) aims to support the progression of women and gender minorities in Earth science, highlight their achievements and create opportunities to network and engage in cutting edge research across the diverse fields of Earth sciences from palaeontology and volcanology to oceanography and mineral physics. This will be achieved through a range of seminars, forums, discussions and events.
WiES Events
Welcome to UCL Women in Earth Sciences Events! A dynamic calendar of talks, workshops, networking opportunities, and outreach initiatives — all designed to inspire, connect and empower.
WiES Mentor Scheme
WiES sets out to support and inspire, mentor and socialise, empower and encourage
Funding, Scholarships and Careers
WiES sets out to support and inspire, mentor and socialise, empower and encourage. Here you'll find funding and scholarship opportunities from across Earth sciences.
Everyone is welcome to attend any of the WiES events. If you would like more information about an upcoming event or wish to request access to a virtual event please get in touch with us via email at frances.cooper@ucl.ac.uk.
Join the WiES Committee
All WiES emails reach the UCL Earth Sciences community. Join the committee to help organise events and be part of UCL Women in Earth Science!
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Click here to donate and support WiES. Any small donations are gratefully recieved and will be used towards the promotion of and activities of WiES
Donate to WiESWIES News:
Our new Chairperson, WiES welcomes Dr. Frances Cooper!
01 Sep 2023
Scientist Spotlight: Amy Perrio
Amy Perrio is a final year UCL Earth Science MSci student and has just been awarded funding by the Astrobiological Society of Britain to undertake an internship looking at inorganic secondary mineral formation on Mars at AstrobiologyOU.
04 May 2023
Scientist Spotlight: Bridget Wade
Bridget Wade joined UCL as a Professor of Micropalaeontology in 2013. She leads a research group of postdocs, PhD and MSc students in Cenozoic palaeoceanography and the palaeoecology of calcareous microfossils
02 Jun 2022
2024 WiES Field Trip
In 2024 WiES had their inaugural 3-day field trip to Cornwall, aimed to address gender disparities in fieldwork, highlight the role of women in Earth Sciences, and celebrate our achievements.
Contact members of UCL WiES
For general enquiries or to join the WiES mailing list email Dr Frances Cooper.
Chair of the Women in Earth Sciences Group
Click to email. frances.cooper@ucl.ac.uk
Vice Chair of the Women in Earth Sciences Group
Click to email. r.willatt@ucl.ac.uk
Vice Chair of the Women in Earth Sciences Group
Click to email. a.edgington@ucl.ac.uk