RisingWISE is an award-winning and in-depth MPLS Enterprising Women programme which brings together women early career researchers from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge to meet with women working in industry who face similar challenges.
RisingWISE enables early-career women* in academic STEM disciplines to unlock their potential, broaden horizons, and build networks for diverse career opportunities.

Detailed Description

The course is a mixture of practical workshops and facilitated small group working. Participants will become more connected to other researchers and to women working in industry through knowledge exchange, with a growing network of women at all levels at their disposal to help them reach their full potential. 

Saturday 7 November 2026
Programme DAY ONE: In-Person Kick Off
LONDON In-person, Bush House, 30 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BG: 1030 - 1600

Saturday 21 November 2026: Online
Programme DAY TWO: 0900 - 1545     

Saturday 5 December 2026: Online
Programme DAY THREE: 0900 - 1545 

Saturday 16 January 2027: Online
Programme DAY FOUR: 0900 - 1545 

Saturday 6 February 2027: Online
Programme DAY FIVE: 0900 - 1545

Friday 5 March - Saturday 6 March 2027: In-Person Residential
Programme DAYS SIX and SEVEN
Two full days; coach transport for all participants provided to/from Oxford/Cambridge and finishing at 1600 on Saturday
Accommodation for all participants provided for one night at venue