Career progression, leadership, the work-life balance, and the "glass-ceiling problem" are among the issues facing women in science and engineering to be discussed at a workshop afternoon at Dundee University.

Leading female scientists and engineers from across industry and academia will share their experiences of overcoming the challenges particular to women working in science and engineering.

They will also discuss what can be done to attract more women into these fields and progress to the top of their chosen professions.

Dr. Maria Cataluna, one of the event organisers, said: "This will be an informal event where the audience will have the opportunity to engage and ask questions to our guest speakers, who are truly inspirational scientists and engineers.

"We will discuss issues that ultimately affect everyone, and so we hope that male engineers and scientists will also participate in the meeting - particularly those that are interested in improving the gender balance in their groups and organisations.

“Everyone is welcome."

The seminar, 'Women in Science and Engineering: Inspiring Perspectives from Academia and Industry' is jointly organised by the Gender Awareness Group, FAST-DOT Project, and the University's College of Art, Science & Engineering.