IGEM partners with Women’s Utilities Network

IGEM is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Women’s Utilities Network (WUN).

The partnership offers IGEM members free access to the network as well as ongoing support, access to events and networking opportunities with other women in the gas industry.

WUN board member, Jo Butlin, said: “We are delighted to welcome IGEM as a new partner working with WUN to extend our reach and offer our services across IGEM’s membership of gas engineers and managers.

“We look forward to working with IGEM to support the development of women in this under-represented sector.”

WUN was started in 2018 when a group of like-minded women working in the utilities sector came together for a common cause. They felt the sector was lacking in diversity and that women were under-represented.

Five years on, they have over 4,100 members, host regular events across the country, and lead a successful mentoring programme, which offers support from experienced mentors to women at any stage of their careers.

The partnership with WUN is one of many efforts IGEM is undertaking to support Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the sector and at the institution.

Head of Membership at IGEM, Claire McHugh, said: "At IGEM, we are strongly committed to promoting diversity and giving our members support opportunities.

"There has been an increase in women coming into the gas industry over recent years, but there is still a lack of diversity in the sector, and many women are still underrepresented. We are thrilled to work with WUN for a variety of reasons.

"The collaboration will allow us to assist our female members in achieving their full potential, and together we can build a community of women that can interact, grow, help and inspire one another. We look forward to supporting the growth of such a valuable network."

To find out more about WUN, visit https://thewun.co.uk/