Our network is for all women working in and around vision. We have over 350 members so far, from lab-based researchers, to those in clinical practice as well as support staff, nurses and communications professionals - it is completely inclusive. The network is a dynamic and lively place to find new contacts, discover useful information and find support tools.

We should not exist and work in a world where there is any level of gender inequality. We want to promote diversity, leadership skills, education, and networking. We are doing this through six specific mission focus areas. Learn more about our mission here.

1. We have generated a list of female speakers; a tool to help enable equal gender representation at seminars, conferences and at other events.
2. To help build connections we have a started a list of useful contacts (members-only access). For more information, contact us.
3. Our Annual Women in Vision UK meeting, held in different locations around the UK, offers members opportunity to share their research, network with likeminded indivduals and enjoy seminars on topics such as leadership, personal branding and applying for grant funding. Details of our upcoming meetings can be found on our events page.
4. Our new partnership with BMJ Open Ophthalmology means members benefit from 25% discount off the article processing charge, subject to eligibility criteria and conditions. For more information, contact us.

We also hope in the future to engage patient advocates, the public and the next generation of vision pioneers.

Find out more about the WVUK committee

Find out more about the history of WVUK