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The SIGBI 82nd Annual Conference \u201cEngineering the Future\u201d took place between the 10th and 12th November at the Malta Hilton in St Julians.<\/p>\n

The Conference theme chosen by The President of SIGBI, Margaret Emsley<\/strong>, herself a Civil Engineer, makes reference to the difference that Soroptimists make to the lives of women and girls throughout the world.<\/p>\n

\"Opening<\/a>
Opening Ceremony in Matla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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All Soroptimists worldwide strive to \u201cengineer\u201d the future for women and girls, encouraging them in non-traditional STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). In addition, Soroptimists strive to Educate, Enable and Empower women and girls worldwide.<\/p>\n

WOMEN WENT PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS<\/span><\/p>\n

More than a thousand Members of a world-wide women\u2019s organisation, Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) attended the \u2018Pink by the Pool\u2019 event on Friday November 11th and made a splash of pink for breast cancer awareness.<\/p>\n

Realising the need for ongoing specialist training in science and medicine, Soroptimists joined President Margaret by the Pool at the Malta Hilton, wearing pink which created a considerable splash of colour!<\/p>\n

\"Pink041\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The aim was to emphasise the need for more research and for more funding to ensure that no one, anywhere in the world, is denied diagnosis and treatment. Although over the years, there has been immense improvement and mortality rates have dropped significantly, especially in Malta, there is still the need for more education and training both in diagnosis, treatment and awareness raising, not just among women but also amongst men. Researchers around the world are working to find better ways to prevent, detect, and treat breast cancer, and to improve the quality of life of patients and survivors.<\/p>\n

The three day conference had an action packed programme with some inspirational and stimulating keynote speakers, including Dr Helen Sharman the first British astronaut; Dame Professor Sue Ion, the British engineer and expert on nuclear power and Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer at Microsoft and Founder of The Envisioners.<\/p>\n

\"Helen<\/a>
Helen Sharman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scotland North Members attend conference.<\/p>\n

\"SI<\/a>
SI Aberdeen Members in the pink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Soroptimists meet up with friends from across the Federation.<\/p>\n

\"Prue<\/a>
Prue Watson, SI Dundee ,with members of SI Pune Metro East.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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