Departmental Lunches

The purpose of departmental lunches is to foster connections among women in physics, including academics, leaders, and students (undergraduate and postgraduate). These events offer opportunities for interaction, mentoring, inspiration, networking, and discussions about the challenges women face in physics. WiPiSA will provide funding of up to R4,000 per institution to facilitate the organization of the lunches.

Call for Proposals

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the WiPiSA Exco launched the Call for Proposals initiative. This initiative aimed to encourage the physics community to find innovative ways to advocate for women in physics while adhering to lockdown regulations.

The call was open to projects with funding of up to R10,000 that would contribute to WiPiSA’s objectives. Proposals were required to meet the following criteria:

• Alignment with WiPiSA goals: The project’s specific aims should correspond to those of WiPiSA.

• Team qualifications: A clear indication of the project team members, their relevant knowledge and experience, and attached abbreviated CVs.

• Target beneficiaries: Identification of the intended beneficiaries or target group.

• Evaluation of success: A plan for measuring the project’s effectiveness.

• Project plan: A detailed project plan outlining programs, locations, dates, and a comprehensive budget.