Engineering Needs Everyone: Inclusivity by Design

Following the runaway success of the Verena Holmes Anniversary Celebration in March 2024, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is proud to launch a new flagship annual evening event: Engineering Needs Everyone. The inaugural instalment of this new flagship series is titled ‘Inclusivity by Design’ and will explore the steps all organisations can and should take to ensure all engineering spaces, both organisational and physical, are welcoming to all those with a contribution to make within the profession. Presenting speakers include: Dr Alice Bunn: CEO, Institution of Mechanical Engineers Professor Anne Nortcliffe: Dean of Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering, Wrexham University Jeff Greenidge: Director for Diversity & Governance, Association of Colleges Professor Helen James OBE: Chair, IMechE Education and Skills Strategy Board Shini Somara: Board Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering and Pro Chancellor, Brunel University London Charlotte Briers: Rolling Stock Lead, Alstom Performance System Steven Murray: Senior Resourcing Lead, Babcock Abbey Addison: Trustee Board Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers