Supporting diversity, inclusion and career success through the transformative power of mentoring

FLISS x Alt-Group Webinar: Ada Lovelace, the Double Burden and Why Women Leave STEM

What if the problem has never been women's capability – but the systems that expect them to do two jobs while recognising only one?

📅 Thursday 15 October 2026
🕧 12:30–1:30pm BST

Who we are

FLISS (Female Leaders in STEM Subjects) is a UK-based mentoring charity founded in 2023. It aims to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields by providing free high-quality mentoring. FLISS focuses on women at the start of their careers or returning after a break, addressing pivotal career points where gender imbalance, bias and barriers are most prevalent. Through personalised mentoring, FLISS supports women in overcoming these challenges, fostering an inclusive environment where they can thrive and contribute to the advancement of STEM fields.

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We bring the STEM community together through webinars, workshops and celebrations of achievement – creating opportunities to connect, learn, challenge barriers and drive systemic change.

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