The British Federation of Women Graduates
BFWG, founded in 1907, is a leading Graduate Women’s Organisation in England and Wales.
We are affiliated to GWI (Graduate Women International) and UWE (University Women of Europe)
The Duke of Edinburgh
We are saddened to hear the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
All members of BFWG send our heartfelt condolences to The Queen and all members of the Royal family.
In a spirit of friendship...
We bring women from all generations together - locally, nationally and internationally and our Local Associations offer full monthly programmes.
We help women worldwide to exercise their right to education and economic independence.
Through its two charities BFWG Scholarships and FfWG (Funds for Women Graduates) we offer financial support to Third year PhD students of any nationality studying at British Universities.
We also hold an annual Research Presentations Day Competition.
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Sarah Claydon
BFWG Administrator
For any enquiries please contact us at office@bfwg.org.uk
BFWG, 4 Mandeville Courtyard,
142 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4NB
Would you like to share your skills and knowledge before or after retirement?
Yvonne explains how she is able to contribute her personal and employment skills to the organisation…
Would you like to network with women in similar organisations across the world?
Elizabeth discusses how the international dimension of BFWG contributes to global developments for women and girls…
The BFWG Management Team
Jasmit Kaur Phull JP
Carrie de Silva
Dr. Gillian Hilton
Jasmit Kaur Phull JP
Margaret Middlemass
Jennie Landsberg
Carrie de Silva
Dr. Gillian Hilton
Margaret Middlemass
Jennie Landsberg
BFWG Zoom Meetings
If your LA wishes to hold a zoom meeting you can use BFWG’s subscription by contacting BFWG administrator Sarah Claydon
If you are unsure about how to zoom she will talk you through your first time!
We know virtual meetings are not the first choice for most of us, but for the time being they are great at keeping us in touch.
Regional AGM of the Mercia Wales and West Region
BFWG Sunday Talks
4.30pm on the last Sunday of the month (or thereabouts)
This series of talks has been put together to bring the collegiality of the BFWG and the opportunity to hear and talk to speakers from a range of disciplines and roles, some ‘home grown’ and some new.
We really started this programme before Christmas with Professor Toby Wilkinson on Egyptian excavation and a number of the Local Associations have also been arranging their own events.
Women in street names
Let’s get Social
Join BFWG and be empowered
Supporting Women's education since 1907
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Awards
Latest News
In conversation with Award winning author Christine Dwyer Hickey
A GWISB Event on Monday, April 19th 7-8pm
Latest News from the UWE
- Call for Candidates UWE Board
The UWE Board is pleased to invite applications from candidates interested in the position of Vice President of the UWE. Starting September 10, 2021, the Board has two vacancies for Vice President. The ideal UWE-Vice President should have collected some experience in working within her national federation/association (NFA) or a similar organization. She is familiar […] Read more »
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Regional AGM of the Mercia Wales and West Region
Women in street names
Norfolk and Norwich LA – Quiz and Lunch
Awards and Prizes
Join BFWG as a member of a Local Association or as an Independent member and you automatically become a member of the Graduate Women International (GWI) and the University Women of Europe (UWE)
