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First ever Women’s-only Sea Survival course makes a splash in Newquay
First ever Women’s-only Sea Survival course makes a splash in Newquay
Sarah CrosbieJune 5, 2025
New Community Partnership with Sailors’ Society
New Community Partnership with Sailors’ Society
Sarah CrosbieMay 23, 2025
New Project Champions Future Women Tutors in Fishing and Marine Sectors
New Project Champions Future Women Tutors in Fishing and Marine Sectors
Sarah CrosbieMay 13, 2025
Congratulations to The Young Fishermen Network,  and a huge thank you to everyone who voted for UK WIF
Congratulations to The Young Fishermen Network, and a huge thank you to everyone who voted for UK WIF
Sarah CrosbieMay 8, 2025
Under the Surface - Partners of Commercial Fishermen Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey 
Under the Surface - Partners of Commercial Fishermen Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey 
Sarah CrosbieMarch 30, 2025
Training Webinar - Risk Assessments
Training Webinar - Risk Assessments
Sarah CrosbieFebruary 27, 2025
UK Women in Fisheries Launch New Icons Celebrating Diversity of Job Roles in the Seafood Sector
UK Women in Fisheries Launch New Icons Celebrating Diversity of Job Roles in the Seafood Sector

UK Women in Fisheries is proud to unveil a set of newly designed icons that celebrate the incredible women working across the seafood sector. Thanks to vital funding from FaSS, UK WIF collaborated with an experienced designer to develop these powerful symbols, which highlight the diversity of job duties and the strength of women in fisheries.

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Sarah CrosbieFebruary 25, 2025
Mission statement and Values workshop
Mission statement and Values workshop
Sarah CrosbieJanuary 17, 2025
UK Women In Fisheries hosts first Webinar of 2025 - Navigating Gender Challenges in Male Dominated Industries
UK Women In Fisheries hosts first Webinar of 2025 - Navigating Gender Challenges in Male Dominated Industries
Sarah CrosbieJanuary 13, 2025
UK Women In Fisheries - New Years Resolution
UK Women In Fisheries - New Years Resolution
Sarah CrosbieJanuary 1, 2025
Inspiring career stories from Women in Fisheries
Inspiring career stories from Women in Fisheries

This month’s webinar shared inspiring career stories from women working across the UK in the fishing industry.

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Sarah CrosbieApril 11, 2024
Fishing Safety, Medicals & Training Webinar
Fishing Safety, Medicals & Training Webinar

Catch up on the recording to hear about the importance of fishing medicals and the need for comprehensive safety measures onboard in 2024.

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Sarah CrosbieFebruary 21, 2024
How to get involved in 2024
How to get involved in 2024

We’re not just an organisation. We’re a community that celebrates, problem-solves and supports women across the whole fishing industry. Get in touch to join us.

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Sarah CrosbieJanuary 23, 2024
Exciting plans and funding on the horizon
Exciting plans and funding on the horizon
Sarah CrosbieDecember 16, 2023
Women in Fisheries awarded funding to complete Leadership Development Programme
Women in Fisheries awarded funding to complete Leadership Development Programme
Sarah CrosbieMarch 29, 2023Training, Funding
Uk Women in Fisheries Shortlisted for Fishing News Innovation of the Year Award 2023
Uk Women in Fisheries Shortlisted for Fishing News Innovation of the Year Award 2023
Sarah CrosbieMarch 29, 2023
Free Project Management Training for Women in Fisheries
Free Project Management Training for Women in Fisheries
Alex SmalleyFebruary 22, 2023
Vessel Safety Expert Webinar - hear the experts talk through the new Vessel Safety code and what it means for you
Vessel Safety Expert Webinar - hear the experts talk through the new Vessel Safety code and what it means for you
Sarah CrosbieJune 27, 2022
New report: Experiences, challenges and opportunities for women working in Scottish fisheries
New report: Experiences, challenges and opportunities for women working in Scottish fisheries
Sarah CrosbieJune 23, 2022
Fijian fishing industry building resilience by empowering women
Fijian fishing industry building resilience by empowering women
Sarah CrosbieMay 30, 2022
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