St George's Fearless Women Webinar

St George's School: Fearless Women GSA Webinar Series

Tuesday 19 March from 6.00 - 6.45 pm

Join us for a "Fearless Women Webinar" with Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer of the United Kingdom

"I'm delighted to participate in the GSA's 'Fearless Women' webinar series. As someone who attended an all-girls' school myself, I understand the importance of highlighting women role models across diverse career paths. I look forward to an engaging discussion with students about my veterinary work and how we can empower the next generation of female leaders."

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We are delighted that our guest speaker is Professor Christine Middlemiss. In her current position as UK CVO, Professor Middlemiss leads the government's animal health policy and oversees disease control strategies across the UK. Christine has led impactful responses to outbreaks of avian influenza, bovine TB, and other pressing animal health issues. She leads the Defra/England response to outbreaks of exotic animal diseases, advises on the programmes necessary to control, and, where appropriate, eradicate disease. She also represents the UK in the EU and internationally, negotiating on behalf of the UK government. Christine is the Head of Profession for all veterinary surgeons in the government’s employment. She was educated at an all-girls’ school.

During this webinar, Professor Middlemiss will discuss with students her extensive career in improving animal health and welfare worldwide. 

Carol Chandler-Thompson will be compèring the event. There will be a Q&A session for viewers to ask questions via the Zoom platform online chat. The webinar will be recorded and made available after the event for event registrations.

This year, 2024, marks the 150^th anniversary of the Girls' School Association (GSA). For 150 years the GSA has championed girls and their teachers to act as a catalyst for positive societal change. In celebration of this significant anniversary the four independent girls' schools in Scotland - St George's School, Edinburgh, St Margaret's School for Girls, The Mary Erskine School and Kilgraston - are launching a brand-new webinar series for 2024 featuring 'Fearless Women'. These webinars will feature women who have excelled in their field.

Launching the webinar series in February, senior pupils at St Margaret's School for Girls spoke with The Right Honourable Lady Dorrian. Lady Dorrian is a Scottish advocate and judge who has served as the Lord Justice Clerk since 2016, the first woman to hold this role. 

Kilgraston School, 3 June 

Keynote speaker Gina Brennand,  Detective Chief Inspector Major Incident Team at Greater Manchester Police

Mary Erskine School, 5 September

Keynote speaker Linda Bauld, Professor of Public Health

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If you have any recommendations for future speakers, through your own contacts, we would be delighted to hear from you!