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HEIW Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

To mark ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are celebrating the outstanding achievements of the women we have working in science.

Dr Jan Davidge

Jan Davidge is our Workforce Development Support Unit Manager at HEIW, however, she hasn’t always worked in this field. Here, Jan tells us about her career in science and how she didn’t stop being a mum of four get in the way of her achieving her dream.


Dr Delia Ripley

Dr Delia Ripley is a Senior Programme Manager for the National Healthcare Science programme. Here, Delia tells us about her career in science and how her non-traditional background only spurred her on to succeed.


Cadets Fern Colson and Caitlin John

Cadets Fern Colson and Caitlin John tell us why they joined the cadet scheme and how they hope to help others through science and technology.