Events
Our community meet regularly online for casual chats and free, industry-specific webinars. These webinars focus on topics that matter, featuring inspiring women from diverse sectors who share a passion for empowering each other.
Explore our What’s On page for a calendar packed with events tailored to you.
The WIF Current
Looking for some light-hearted conversations with our community?
Find out more about our regular friendly virtual meet-up, The WIF Current.
Have questions about our events, or suggestions for future events? Reach out to us at: wifcoordinator@gmail.com
Your Rights in UK Fisheries: Law, Pay and Protection from Harassment - with EJB Coaching
A straightforward session on what fair treatment should look like in this industry, what counts as harassment and discrimination, and what realistic options you have if things cross the line – including around pay, “partner” roles and bullying in small crews and family businesses.
Dealing with SASH, Finding Your Voice and Claiming Your Share - with EJB Coaching
Members-only. A space to talk honestly about sexual assault, sexual harassment and economic abuse in fishing and coastal communities, how to recognise it when it’s happening to you, and what you can safely do next – including backing each other up and thinking about your own role and “share” in the business.
Led by Emma Mark (EJB Coaching), a former maritime COO who now specialises in culture, safety and SASH in the
Periods at Sea & Isolated Environments
Dates Times, Speakers and Joining info TBC
This webinar celebrates and explores the journeys of women leaders in fisheries. Featuring stories from trailblazing professionals, this session will highlight strategies for overcoming barriers, building leadership skills, and advancing in the industry.
Funding Opportunities and Grants for Women in Fisheries
Dates Times, Speakers and Joining info TBC
This webinar will focus on identifying and applying for grants and funding resources for women in the fisheries sector. Attendees will gain insights into available funding, learn practical steps for successful grant applications, and hear real-life experiences from women who’ve navigated the funding process.
Partners of Commercial Fishermen
This webinar celebrates and explores the journeys of women leaders in fisheries. Featuring stories from trailblazing professionals, this session will highlight strategies for overcoming barriers, building leadership skills, and advancing in the industry.
Risk Assessments & How they keep us safe
Join our Guest Host Charles Blyth (CEng) for a Training Webinar that will unpack the basic principles of a Risk Assessment and how they serve to keep us safe.
We will cover What they are, why we need them, how we create them and how we use them. Whether you work at sea, in the processing sector, in an office or anything in between this Training Webinar is for you, we will cover the creation of these vital documents and best practice for keeping you and your teams safe.
This event is being Live Streamed on our YouTube channel and is open to all - follow the link below to sign up and for an opportunity to ask questions :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zVhoJjj_57_V9v8wuEqxAV_-3uRO0y1t93tfh456PU4/edit
With thanks to Charles Blyth & the NFFO for making this event possible
Navigating Gender Challenges in Male-Dominated Industries
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This webinar will explore the unique experiences, challenges, and strategies for women working in male-dominated fields, including fisheries, engineering, mining and farming. Featuring representatives from diverse sectors, the discussion will focus on overcoming barriers, building a community, navigating bias and sharing successful initiatives from each industry.
Inspiring careers for women in the fishing industry
Join us for an exciting online event celebrating women in the fishing industry!
Our speakers will highlight different career paths while sharing their own experiences, challenges and ambitions. Whether you're already in the industry or just curious, please come and join us!
AGENDA
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM: Welcome and Introduction from Hannah Fennell, Co-Director, UK
- Hannah began working in the fishing sector as a researcher with Orkney Fisheries Association in 2017, before becoming CEO of Orkney Fisheries Association in 2020.
12:10 PM - 12:20: Emma Plotnek, Fishing into the Future
- Emma will share her career trajectory and offer useful tips on how to network and make connections - bringing in her experience of juggling childcare alongside full-time work.
12:20 PM - 12:30 PM: Elizabeth Atia, Fisherman
- Elizabeth Atia is part of the fishing crew working on an 8-meter inshore fishing boat (among many other hats including food and adventure blogging!). She's been fishing for a year now around the wild and remote Shetland Islands.
12:30 PM - 12:40 PM: PM: Kara Brydson, FIS
- Kara is the Executive Director of Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS), helping to make positive change for the seafood industry and the people driving it. Kara will share her experience and mention bursary opportunities for travel or study that might help you test the waters in your career!
12:40 PM - 12:50 PM: tbc
12:50 PM - 1:15 PM: Q&A
Fishing in 2024: Safety, medicals and training opportunities
Join us for our New Year Fishing Update
We’ll share a round-up of everything you need to know about safety, medicals and training opportunities for the 2024 fishing season.
Seafood Retail: Adapt, Survive, Thrive
Join Sue MacKenzie, from Passionate About Fish, as she shares her tips to help seafood retailers navigate these challenging times.
Register for the event here.
Funding projects in the UK Fisheries and Seafood Sectors
This informal and friendly webinar will focus on explaining how you can apply for Government fisheries funding schemes across the UK
Speakers
Lynn Fardon, Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) Policy Lead, Defra
Victoria (Vicky) Bendall, Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) Policy Advisor, Defra
Abby Johns, UK Seafood Fund Policy Advisor, Defra
Imogen Smith-Devey, Fishing Animateur
Freya Cohen, Fishing Animateur
Vessel Safety Expert Webinar - hear the experts talk through the new Vessel Safety code and what it means for you
UK Women in Fisheries are bringing the experts in, to explain the new Under 15m Vessel Safety Code, and an opportunity to ask questions, and hear what other are doing in response.
Hear Clive Palfrey, Safety Adviser, and Charles Blyth, NFFO Risk & Safety Adviser, talk through what it means for you and your vessel
Don’t worry if you miss it, all webinars are recorded, and available via the private Facebook group.
Please noteMembers only event - join up for free here: https://www.women-fisheries.com/join
Welcome webinar – save the date!
Save the date for our kick off webinar, welcoming everyone to the new network.