Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 (GWB26)

IYCN News 2026 09 February 2026

Many Voices, One Science

The Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 (GWB26) will be held on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, as a hybrid event hosted by Aston University, bringing together students and staff from diverse backgrounds and career stages.

This event is part of the global initiative led by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and supported by the International Younger Chemists Network, aiming to foster equity, inclusion, and connection across the chemical sciences and related fields.

Event Aims

GWB26 seeks to:

Explore multiple education and research pathways shaped by diverse experiences
Highlight opportunities offered by internal and external organisations
Support students and staff in accelerating equity across scientific disciplines

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Time: 09:30–13:30 (GMT)
Format: Hybrid
Onsite: Wright Lecture Theatre (MB653), Main Building, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Online: Microsoft Teams
Participants: All staff and students across career stages and backgrounds

Endorsed By

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry – Global Women’s Breakfast
International Younger Chemists Network
Royal Society of Chemistry
Institute of Physics
Systematic Coaching for Education

Proposed Agenda

09:30–10:00 | Introduction
Overview of the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast and IYCN initiatives, led by Dr. Tien Thuy Quach, Teaching Fellow in Pharmaceutics, Aston University.

10:00–11:00 | Panel Sharing
Panel discussion under the theme “Many Voices, One Science”, featuring diverse perspectives on education, research, and career development.
Panel profiles: https://aston.box.com/s/azwj0czwk0eciext8tnv86cjlulexv9s

11:00–11:10 | Break

11:10–12:10 | Pair and Group Discussions

Focused discussions on:

Leadership development

Gender equality in the workplace

Achieving work–life balance

Mentor–mentee relationships

Building professional networks

12:10–13:30 | Closing and Post-Networking
Group photos and informal networking. On-site participants are invited to lunch at the MBA Lounge, Aston Conference Centre, with IUPAC, RSC, and IOP posters on display.

Registration

Participation is free, but registration is required:
https://forms.office.com/e/XJdZH3e0rx

Contact

For further enquiries:
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🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tien-thuy-quach/

More information on the global initiative:
https://iupac.org/gwb/2026/global-womens-breakfast-2026-gwb26/

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