The UKRC is a UK organisation for the provision of advice, services and policy consultation regarding the under-representation of women in science, engineering, technology and the built environment (SET) [1]. It is funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and was launched in 2004 [2]. The central base is located in Bradford in the North of England but there are also centres in South East England, South Yorkshire, Scotland and Wales [3] The UKRC works to promote gender equality in SET with employers and professional bodies; education institutions; women's organisations and networks; policy institutes; sector skills councils; the government and many others.[4].