Yesterday was International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), and we’re looking back on how the event has been marked and how women have made strides in this traditionally male-dominated industry.


The 11th of its kind, the day aimed to shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who have carved a path for future generations in the field of engineering, commemorating the achievements of pioneering female engineers across the globe.
INWED is a global celebration of female engineers, uniting individuals across continents to honour their successes and contributions to the engineering world.
The opportunity has not been missed in Cumbria and our main picture is of a Women in Engineering Day at Lowca Community School, where second year apprentices created a water feature in the school garden.

Putting their backs into it are Kerry Dixon and Jodi Hall, with team leader Dave Hartley, Richard Cardy, Hannah McKane, Hope Cairns, Natalie Gray, Daniel Heslop, Amanda Dixon and school head Joanne Crawford.

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Another picture from the same event shows Natalie Gray, Amanda Dixon and Kerry Dixon creating murals in the playground and around the school.

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The day was similarly marked at Energus at Lillyhall, where Gen2 apprentices Georgia McGlennon and Rachel Blinco helped schools engage in activities.

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Among them was St James Junior School, whose teacher Jack Tyson took the cycle balloon challenge observed by pupils.

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The look of concentration on the face of Kate-Lynn Pearce, a student at Furness Academy, is priceless as she tries her hand at core stripping at its Women in Engineering Day in 2015.

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Also at Furness College, staff from BAE showed some of the students the principles of submarine engineering.

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Georgia Irving from Whitehaven, Natalie Deacon from Egremont and Sophie Cullen from Whitehaven were among those taking part in the Women in Engineering Day at Energy Coast UTC.

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Setting an example at Kimberly-Clark were mechanical technician Ashley Gribbin, process technician Melanie Hillman and electrical apprentice Lois Turner.

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Going back in time, Cumbrian Jo Clarke, pictured in 2014 aged 95, was England’s first female civil engineer.