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There are alumni working in every corner of the STEM world. From engineering and tech innovation to data science, pharmaceuticals, and environmental research. Many of our Women in STEM have taken different paths, but they all started at the same place.
This network exists to make those connections more visible and useful. Whether you are just beginning your career in science and technology, navigating your next professional move, or looking to mentor others coming through, there is real value in being part of a community that understands both the industry and where you've come from.
You might use this space to:
A good place to start is to introduce yourself, what you do, how you go there and what you are interested in.
If you know another Old Waconian working in STEM, invite them to join.
Our events unite Old Waconians, students, and parents to reconnect, network, and celebrate across campus and beyond.
Can you provide a window into the industry? Use this space to offer work experience, site visits, or industrial placements to Waconians looking to enter the STEM sector.
We want to hear about your path. Share your career journey with us to connect with and inspire others in your network.
Connecting students and Old Waconians, our platform fosters lifelong professional growth through mentorship, university guidance, and shared career opportunities.
In an ever-evolving STEM landscape, we ensure our students are not just spectators, but active participants. From specialist Pathways to hands-on workshops, explore how Women in STEM initiatives are currently coming to life within our school.
Below, you’ll find the latest news and dedicated resources highlighting how we prepare our future Old Waconians to lead with confidence, integrity, and industry-ready skills.
Inspired to make a difference? If you would like to offer an opportunity, provide a placement, or share your expertise, please get in touch with us.
Our Girls in STEM Speaker Series brings together a group of inspiring women working across medicine, technology and the wider STEM landscape. Each has taken a different path, built a different career, and brings a different perspective.
As friends of the School, they are giving their time to open up conversations, challenge perceptions and help our students see the breadth of opportunities ahead.
CHS hosted its annual CHEDx event, an evening dedicated to big ideas, confident communication and intellectual curiosity. The event saw 23 pupils take to the stage to deliver 3-minute talks on a topic of their choice, presenting in front of a panel of judges and an audience of parents and staff.
STEM Racing at CHS is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing co-curricular programmes for Senior School and Sixth Form students. Over time, the programme has become a natural choice for students considering careers in engineering, design and related industries.
Each year, experienced students mentor new teams, passing on their knowledge and helping to shape what comes next.
Two student teams reached the STEM Racing National Finals! A huge milestone for CHS, cementing our growing reputation for engineering excellence and h… More...
An inspiring excerpt from a student supported by our bursary campaign, sharing the positive impact it has had on their journey. More...
Old Waconians return to CHS to help pupils navigate Careers in Tech and the Future of AI More...
Innovation and social responsibility were at the forefront as Year 10 Waconians took part in CHS’s Next Gen Waconian Challenge during Enrichment Wee… More...
For the third year running, CHS is proud to support TEDxManchester, one of the UK’s largest and most influential TEDx events, offering Waconians the… More...
