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)
In a spirit of friendship…
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.
Join Us
For any enquiries please contact Sarah at sarahclaydon@bfwg.org.uk
BFWG, 4 Mandeville Courtyard,
142 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4NB
Sarah Claydon
BFWG Administrator
Would you welcome support from women of all ages?
Natalie shares how she joined BFWG and talks about her leadership of the Younger Members’ Group…
Would you like to engage in discussions about topical issues?
Jean describes what first attracted her to join BFWG…
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
sarahclaydon@bfwg.org.uk
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.
Executive Committee Meeting
Reminders
Academic Awards closing date for 2021 applications – 28th February.
Reports for the Executive to Sarah sarahclaydon@bfwg.org.uk by Sunday 28th February.
Message From The President
We are so proud of you, Cynthia Burek
On behalf of all members of the BFWG, I would like to congratulate Cynthia Burek who has recently been appointed to the UNESCO International Geoscience Committee Science Board. This appointment is for four years. Cynthia will advise them on Geoheritage and Geoconservation issues and assess projects put forward to them for funding.
Cynthia Burek has also been awarded an honorary membership of the Quaternary Research Association on the 7th Jan 2021 at their AGM. Cynthia says it was completely out of the blue and it was awarded for her contribution to both Quaternary research and to her sustained contribution to Geoconservation.
In 2005 Cynthia Burek was appointed as the First Professor of Geoconservation in the world.
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.
Presentation on Plants & the Planet
The Women’s Tax Resistance League – No Vote, No Tax!
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Supporting Women's education since 1907
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Save the Date – 6th March
Join the Young Members Network in celebrating International Women’s Day
International Day of Education
On the occasion of International Day of Education, an acrostic relating to the UNESCO theme of this year created by Sudha Srivastava
A New way to learn
We are proud to introduce a new online learning platform to help share some of the tools of career success!
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Our next events
Liverpool LA General Meeting
Presentation on Plants & the Planet
Norfolk and Norwich LA – The ups and downs of Elm Hill
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)
