Atkins Réalis associate engineering geologist Francesca Sykes is an active member of the Engineering Group of the Geological Society’s committee.
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GE100 2023: Ground engineering skills in demand
There is no end in sight for the ever-present skills shortage in ground engineering, as the sector struggles to retain and attract more talent.
‘Are we doing enough to ensure that routes into engineering are accessible to everyone?’
Mott MacDonald senior geotechnical engineer Natalie Wride on the engineering industry’s social mobility issue.
‘I think we can do better, not just on International Women’s Day’
This comment was written on International Women's Day 2023 on 8 March.
Engineering Insight: Raising awareness
Knight Piésold senior mining geotechnical engineer Martin Griffin is an advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on neurodiversity and disability.
A support network for women working in construction
Katherine Evans on creating Bold as Brass, a support network and community for women in construction, mining and quarrying.
Key challenges of attracting talent to geosciences
Earth sciences, although a crucial subject on the path to net zero, is suffering from an image problem that could lead to further skills shortages, says Dave Petley.
13 October: Time for change – action not words! Black History Month event 2022
9.30am-5pm, 8 Smith Square, London
Equality, diversity and inclusion: Are we doing enough?
Ramboll tunnel engineer Justyna Wieczorek and talent inclusion director Alex Lawrence on what more can be done to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in engineering.
Seeking new geotechnical voices
Ground Engineering magazine is looking to highlight new voices in 2022, including fresh experts for news stories and features, as well as aspiring opinion piece authors.