At The Welding Institute, we are proud to stand alongside the global engineering community in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day (INWED25), on 23 June.

This annual event is a powerful reminder of the vital role that women play in shaping the future of engineering, and an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate their achievements.

As a professional body dedicated to welding, engineering, and allied technologies, we are committed to recognising and amplifying the voices and contributions of women across our industry. From research and innovation to hands-on technical expertise, women continue to drive meaningful change and push the boundaries of what is possible.

This year’s INWED theme, “Engineering for a Sustainable Future”, reflects the urgent need for solutions to today’s global challenges and the essential role women engineers play in creating a better and more resilient world. INWED is a moment to honour the trailblazers, change-makers and everyday heroes who use their skills and passion to make a real difference in their communities and beyond.

INWED is not just a celebration - it’s a call to action that encourages individuals, organisations, and institutions to actively support a more inclusive and diverse engineering sector. Whether it’s through mentorship, education, advocacy, or policy change, together we can build a stronger, more united profession.

To mark this special occasion, we have invited several of our Members who are women working across various engineering disciplines to share personal stories and reflections on their journeys. By spotlighting their experiences, we aim to inspire the next generation of engineers and show the strength of community and collaboration.

'I feel privileged to work as an engineer, it gives me the opportunity to work alongside other fantastic engineers on exciting and challenging projects at the cutting edge of technology."

Dr Claire Kimpton CEng FWeldI

'Working in the field of structural integrity means that I have the fun job of breaking welds in various components (from pipes to wind turbines to diggers...). By understanding how and why welds break, we can predict and avoid failures in service. It's a challenging and varied field that really makes a difference to industry and society - I encourage budding engineers to consider specialising in structural integrity’ 

Carol Johnston CEng MWeldI

‘I have been lucky to have had many fantastic mentors in maths and engineering – my mother is a maths teacher, I had a brilliant female PhD supervisor, and I now work with many professionally impressive women in engineering. My opinion is that diverse perspectives make engineering stronger.’ 

Georgia Schneider CEng AWeldI

‘I chose engineering because I wanted to do something I enjoy, and I’ve never been afraid to try something new. That’s the advice I always give others—pursue what excites you and don’t shy away from challenges’ 

Joanna Nicholas CEng FWeldI

'As a woman in engineering and in particular the welding discipline, it’s an industry where females are few and far between. We face unspoken biases, but every challenge is a chance to break barriers, not just for myself but for the women coming after me'

Jade White CEng MWeldI EWE IWE

Let’s come together to celebrate, uplift and empower women in engineering, not just today, but every day.