There are more than 500 female students on property-related courses at Oxford Brookes University and on Monday 24 November they were invited to attend a series of presentations and a networking event organised by the Association of Women in Property (WiP) which was held in the new John Henry Brookes Building (at Oxford Brookes University).
Women represent only 15% of the property and construction industry workforce, a balance still to be redressed. The Association of Women in Property aims to do just this. WiP is a national organisation that seeks to enhance the profile of women in this sector, both by providing a dynamic forum for women in these professions and by encouraging and nurturing aspiring talent.
There were two guest speakers:
Cathy Stewart - Architectural Consultant & Professional Coach
Cathy has 25 years’ experience as a chartered architect leading multi-million pound projects. She has concentrated in specialising in the higher education sector with a keen interest in providing efficient and exciting spaces for the next generation of learners.
Marcia Gillings - Chartered Surveyor
Marcia has 23 years’ experience of building surveying, regeneration, asset management and development management. Her experience has been in the public sector and charities, such as, local government, The Peabody Trust and The Homes and Communities Agency.
There were also two student speakers - both winners of a WiP Student Award:
For more information click on the links in blue/green.
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| Networking - photo by Michael Hill |
Women represent only 15% of the property and construction industry workforce, a balance still to be redressed. The Association of Women in Property aims to do just this. WiP is a national organisation that seeks to enhance the profile of women in this sector, both by providing a dynamic forum for women in these professions and by encouraging and nurturing aspiring talent.
There were two guest speakers:
Cathy Stewart - Architectural Consultant & Professional Coach
Cathy has 25 years’ experience as a chartered architect leading multi-million pound projects. She has concentrated in specialising in the higher education sector with a keen interest in providing efficient and exciting spaces for the next generation of learners.
Marcia Gillings - Chartered Surveyor
Marcia has 23 years’ experience of building surveying, regeneration, asset management and development management. Her experience has been in the public sector and charities, such as, local government, The Peabody Trust and The Homes and Communities Agency.
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| Cathy Stewart - photo by Michael Hill |
There were also two student speakers - both winners of a WiP Student Award:
- Jessica Dowdy, BSc Construction Project Management (2012-2016) - currently on industrial placement with Quinn London
- Kay Chizlett, BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (2010-2014) - now working as Assistant Site Surveyor with Wates
For more information click on the links in blue/green.
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| Networking - photo by Michael Hill |
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