Girls and Women into STEM

Step into the world of endless possibilities with STEM!

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are the driving forces behind innovation, shaping the future in ways we can only imagine.

From designing cutting-edge technology and exploring the mysteries of space, to solving global challenges and creating sustainable solutions, STEM courses unlock the doors to limitless careers.

Join us to explore the opportunities available at Bradford College as we celebrate women and girls into STEM in our annual campaign from Monday 17th February to Saturday 8th March 2025.

From classroom to career

Our Girls and Women into STEM campaign celebrates the brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s world through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Here at Bradford College, we’re empowering young women to break barriers, challenge norms, and build careers that will redefine industries.

Join us as we support, inspire, and elevate the next generation of trailblazers who will not only enter the STEM field but transform it.

With courses in Science, Technology and the Arts, Engineering and Maths, your time to consider one of these careers is now.

Women and Girls in STEM Careers advice drop in session

As part of National Careers Week we will be holding a Women and Girls in STEM careers advice sessions, this is a drop in session where you can come along and meet our friendly careers team who will be on hand to advise on STEM careers.

Monday 3rd March 12.00 – 2.00

Ground floor, David Hockney Building

woman in a headscarf sat at a desk talking to female student with long hair wearing glasses

Only

24%

of the STEM workforce are women Royal Society of Chemistry, “Women in STEM: The Gender Gap” (2021)

People in STEM careers get

26%

higher average pay than other industries STEM Learning, “The Value of STEM Careers” (2020)

The technology sector is growing

3x

faster than other sectors UK Government, “Science and Innovation Strategy: Leading the Future by Creating It” (2020)

What’s next for you?

Whether you’re passionate about building robots, coding the next big app, or uncovering the secrets of the universe, STEM offers a wealth of exciting options.

You can dive into courses like computer science, engineering or science. If you’re drawn to the arts and design, fields like digital media or games development might ignite your creativity. With so many choices, STEM is the ultimate platform to spark your curiosity and turn your ideas into reality. The future starts here—are you ready to explore?

Start your STEM journey with Bradford College.

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Women in STEM in the news

Women in STEM: Science Student’s Inspiring Journey into Medicine

2 years

As part of our 2025 Women & Girls in STEM campaign, we sat down with former Bradford College student, Fatima Nadeem, who is now studying Medicine at Imperial College London. Fatima’s journey to studying Medicine was inspired by a specific moment in her life. When her grandmother suffered a fall and required multiple surgeries, Fatima […]

Bradford College Officially Opens STEM Building After £6.9m Refurb

2 years

Guests from education, construction, and regional employers joined staff and students for today’s official opening of Bradford College’s Garden Mills building. A multimillion-pound renovation project has transformed the derelict mill on Thornton Road into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. The 1900s five-storey building opened after months of construction […]

Our Inspiring Alumni

To all the women out there who are thinking about a qualification and a career in computing at the College, I want to say that you should believe in yourself. You just need to encourage yourself to take that first step. The only failure is not trying. Sura Al-Ani Computing Lecturer and College Alumni

I think it's important to bring diversity to the field. When it comes to engineering, it's a daunting thing for women to go into, but I think we have a set of skills that we can bring that men might not have. Iqra Sadiq HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering Alumnus (2023)

You're working for construction, and everyone looks at me like I'm crazy and says, "Are you a bricky?" "Are you digging trenches?" And I say, "No, I'm a design coordinator. I work with a design team with architects." So, my advice to women would be: don't do it like them, do it like you. Fiona Doyle BSc (Hons) Construction Management (2023) and design coordinator

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The success of student, Iqra Sadiq, highlights the importance of women in STEM to Bradford College

4 years We sat down with Bradford College student Iqra Sadiq, studying HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. We find out why she decided to challenge stereotypes and fill the gender gap within Engineering.