Bounce! 2024/25
University of Plymouth Women's Personal and Professional Development Programme

Bounce! is a personal and professional development programme, open to students who identify as a woman at the University of Plymouth, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates.
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Start time: 13:30
Finish time: 17:00
Location: Main Campus TBC
Start time: 09:00
Finish time: 17:00
Location: Main Campus TBC
The following inspiring women will be joining us for one or more of our events.
“Resilience and success do not simply occur; they are skills we develop. I am excited to share the strategies and insights I have gathered over the years, with the aim of building a community of women who are not merely surviving but truly thriving.”
“As a woman and mother working in a historically male-dominated industry, I am committed to empowering women and girls to pursue the careers they desire without feeling pressured to compromise other aspects of their lives.”
“As a woman in the male-dominated construction industry, I understand the unique challenges that come with navigating this environment. It’s essential to amplify female voices and create pathways for future female engineers to feel empowered.”
“Presenting at Bounce! is a very rewarding experience. The students are curious, ambitious, and excited to continue the conversation well after the event. I look forward to the next Bounce! event and sharing my strategy for overcoming imposter syndrome.”
“As women, we have a tendency to over-give of ourselves and our energy. I understand the importance of self-care and self-nourishment in order that we can continue doing all the things we love without feeling stressed, overwhelmed and burnt out.”
“I had no awareness of the challenges women can face when I began my career, some of which can be self-inflicted! This is a great opportunity to share with those preparing for work, the lessons I learned and would tell my younger self.”
6“Lots of useful and applicable content!”
6“Thank you! I will carry some of the things I have learnt with me for life.”
6“Very enjoyable and valuable lessons learnt.”
6“Really enjoyed this programme and would recommend to other women too!”
6“Great content – it didn’t drag and I made new friends on the table I was on!”
6“Everyone was lovely and I really enjoyed the programme! I felt very safe and comfortable and it was all very informative and personal.”
6“I feel like this course couldn’t have come at a better time in my life. It has really provided me with growth.”
6“I really liked the programme – it changed my perspective on how I look at issues on my life. I will definitely try to implement some of the techniques I have learnt.”
Every person is different, but I have always been impressed by individuals' resilience and their inner strength, despite facing adversity or difficulties.
I am hugely passionate about equitability and accepting individuals to create and pursue their own definition of success, rather than constantly being pressured by societal expectations.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30–17:00, Friday 09:30–16:30