International Women in Engineering Day promotes the work being carried out by talented engineers around the world. Now in its twelfth year, International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) plays a vital role in inspiring future generations of engineers to find their place in the industry and enjoy rewarding, lifelong careers. To recognise the day, we spoke to engineers across the business, who shared their thoughts and experiences on what makes engineering an exciting industry to work in. Alongside this, colleagues have been taking time out to represent at a number of external IWED events. Ahead of the day, colleagues in Ireland attended the Engineers Ireland Women in Engineering Conference. Murphy is a very proud supporter of this annual conference, which celebrates the achievements of women in engineering and provides a platform for connection, inspiration, and progress. And, on the day itself, colleagues in the UK visited St John’s C of E Primary School in Abram to run a special ‘Breaking Ground – Women in Engineering’ event. In addition to a special presentation by Elizabeth Connolly, who shared her journey into engineering, the pupils were also able to experience some engineering in action thanks to Leon Williams, who brought along one of our excavators.
