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</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Leading strawbale
building pioneer named as Woman of Outstanding Achievement
2009<br>
</b><br>
Barbara Jones, founding director of amazonails, strawbale
building designers, builders and trainers in sustainable building, has been
named as Woman of Outstanding Achievement 2009 by the Government's flagship
organisation for the support and promotion of women in science, engineering and
technology, the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and
Technology (UKRC).<br>
<br>
The Press release from the UKRC is produce
d
below but if you would like more information about strawbale building, about
Barbara Jones or arrange to talk with her, or strawbale photographs, please
contact Rachel Hammond at amazonails, Tel: 0845 458 2173, email
<a href="mailto:rachel@amazonails.org.uk">rachel@amazonails.org.uk</a> or Roger Livesey, Tel 0753 827 3466, email
<a href="mailto:marketcraftuk@gmail.com">marketcraftuk@gmail.com</a>.<br>
<br>
</span></font></font><font size="4"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>LEADING SUSTAINABLE BUILDER AND
DESIGNER UNVEILED AS A WOMAN OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
2009<br>
</b></span></font></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Founder and
Director of innovative strawbale design, construction and training company
'amazonails', Barbara Jones, has been named Woman of Outstanding Achievement
2009 by the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology
(UKRC). </span></font></font><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">In recognition of this achievement, a portrait
of Barbara is set to be unveiled on 11th March 2009 as part of a unique
exhibition. <br>
</font></span></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><fon t face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Now in its fourth year, the
Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition is designed to profile
pioneering women in science, engineering and technology (SET) as role models in
a sector in which women are very under-represented. The successful women each
take part in a unique photography session with the aim of creating a growing
collection of portraits that will inspire and encourage other women to take part
and progress in a career within SET.<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Barbara Jones had always
been drawn to practical work but had never seen it as a career option. After
starting her career in social work, she decided to break the mould and train as
a carpenter in the early 1980s. She founded the first ever all women building
collective, 'Hilda's Builders', in London at an exciting and challenging time
for sharing knowledge and skills and pushing the boundaries of gender politics.
She moved back to her native Yorkshire, becoming one of the first two women to
gain a City and Guilds qualification at Halifax College in carpentry, and set up
her own women's building and roofing company. <br>
</span></font></font><font fac e="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">In the mid 1990s, Barbara
became interested in the revival of the strawbale building method in the United
States and won a travelling fellowship and scholarship which enabled her to
learn more about strawbale building and the use of lime and clay. She brought
these skills back to the UK, developed them for the European climate and
introduced many innovations, including the use of traditional natural materials
and designs without cement or plastic, now integral to 'amazonails' standard
details. Barbara designs, consults, and teaches others through her company's
wide range of courses for building professionals and self builders. She pioneers
truly natural house designs that are affordable and use very little energy,
challenging the construction industry to exceed government targets.
<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">When she found she had been
successfully nominated as a Woman of Outstanding Achievement
by colleague Roger
Livesey, Barbara commented: "I'm honoured to be involved in this project. Role
models are important because they bring the idea into your head that things are
possible. When I was young it never crossed my mind that I could be a carpenter
and I wish I had realised it sooner. You just don't see pictures of women who've
achieved something remarkable on the walls of public buildings and this UKRC
project is leading the way in changing that."<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Following her photography
session, Barbara added: "I was pleased to be depicted naturally as a real person
in the photograph. The photographer took an interest in me as a person and made
me feel valued."<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Joining Barbara's portrait
in the exhibition will be:<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5" ><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>For SET leadership and
inspiration to others:<br>
</b></span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="6"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 24px;">•</span></font></font><font size="1"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 9px;">
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Ann Budge</b>, Founder and former Chief Executive of
one of Britain's fastest growing IT companies, Sopra Group
and;<br>
</span></font><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="6"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 24px;">•</span></font></font><font size="1"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 9px;">
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynne Frostick</b>,<b> Professor</b> of Geography at
the University of Hull known as 'Hull's environmental
superwoman'.<br>
</span></font><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times20New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>For SET discovery,
innovation and entrepreneurship:<br>
</b></span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="6"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 24px;">•</span></font></font><font size="1"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 9px;">
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Professor Linda Partridge,</b> leading ageing
research expert who holds the Weldon Professor of Biometry at
UCL.<br>
</span></font><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>For communication of SET
with a contribution to society:<br>
</b></span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="6"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 24px;">•</span></font></font><font size="1"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 9px;">
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Dr. Jenny Gristock</b>, award winning scientific
journalist and leading neuroscientist and;<br>
</span></font><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="6"><font20face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 24px;">•</span></font></font><font size="1"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 9px;">
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Dr. Carolin Crawford,</b> the Institute of
Astronomy's Outreach Officer. <br>
</span></font><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Annette Williams, Director
of the UKRC comments: "The UKRC is constantly seeking innovative ways to make
women in SET more visible as role models and inspiration to others. The Women of
Outstanding Achievement celebrates the achievements of those women who are too
often invisible in the sector, but who we believe should all be recognised for
their contribution and commitment to SET.<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">"All of the entries we
received this year were outstanding but these six women have been chosen to
represent all of those nominated. They are al
l exceptionally high achievers who
have reached the top levels of their professions and have exciting, fulfilling
careers.<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">"Now in its fourth year,
the growing exhibition is forming an important legacy that will hopefully
inspire, engage and promote change. The portrait of Professor Nancy Rothwell,
one of our 2008 Women of Outstanding Achievement, has just been bought by the
National Portrait Gallery – a fantastic example of the exhibition's
success."<br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>
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</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;">This year's portraits will
be unveiled at the Welcome Conference Centre, Euston Road, London. Following the
event, the portraits will be given to a relevant company, university or
professional institute on permanent loan to ensure the exhibition has a lasting
impact. <br>
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
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the Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition, visit
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</span></font></font><font size="4"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 13px;">The UKRC for Women in
SET<br>
Established in 2004 to support the Government's ten-year strategy for
Science and Innovation, the UKRC works to improve the participation and position
of women in SET across industry, academia and public services in the UK. Funded
by the DIUS, it provides advice and consultancy on gender equality to employers
in industry and academia, professional institutes, education and Research
Councils. The UKRC also helps women entering into and progressing within SET
careers, through advice and support at all career stages, training, mentoring
and networking opportunities.<br>
</span></font></font><font size="7"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><a href="http://www.ukrc4setwomen.org" target="_blank">www.ukrc4setwomen.org</a></span></font></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"> <a target="_blank"=2 0href="http://www.ukrc4setwomen.org/"><http://www.ukrc4setwomen.org/></a>
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</span></font><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition
2009<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>For SET leadership and
inspiration to others:<br>
</b></span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span></font><font size="6"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 24px;">•</span></font></font><font size="1"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 9px;">
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Ann Budge</b>, Founder and Chief Executive of one of
Britain's fastest growing IT companies, Sopra Group. Edinburgh-based Ann worked
for Scottish and Newcastle brewery as a graduate computer programmer for 12
years before moving to F International - a software company owned by Dame
Stephanie Shirley, who was a firm believer in eradicating the glass ceiling for
women in SET. In 1985, she set up her own company Newell & Budge built on
the values of Dame Shirley, promoting equality in
the workforce from the outset.
In 2005, Ann sold the company to Sopra Group after growing it into a
multi-million pound consultancy.<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynne Frostick</b>,<b> Professor </b>of Geography at
the University of Hull known as 'Hull's environmental superwoman'. Lynne joined
the University of Hull's Geography department 13 years ago after spending time
in East Africa where she was involved in an early man environmental research
project. She specialises in two of the most impactful<font color="#ff0000">
</font>environmental problems facing the human race into the 21st century -
water and waste. In 2004, she took on the role of Director of the Hull
Environment Research Institute (HERI) and one of her career highlights to date
is the vital role she played in the development of a large experimental
multipurpose research flume at 'The Deep' an award winning aquarium in
Hull.<br>
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</span></font><font size="4"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="fo nt-size: 13px;"><b>For SET discovery,
innovation and entrepreneurship:<br>
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</span></font><font size="6"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 24px;">•</span></font></font><font size="1"><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span style="font-size: 9px;">
</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Professor Linda Partridge,</b> leading ageing
research expert who holds the Weldon Professor of Biometry at UCL, which has
also been held by famous evolutionary biologist J. B. S. Haldane. Her A Level
Biology teacher and parents' encouragement inspired her to do a Zoology degree,
which she followed with a PhD in the subject. She has recently been asked to be
the Founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in
Germany.<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Barbara Jones</b>, Founder and Director of innovative
strawbale and natural building company 'amazonails'. After starting her career
in social work, Barbara decided to break the mould and train as a carpenter in
the early 1980s. She founded th
e first ever all woman building collective and,
after becoming one of the first two women to gain a City and Guilds
qualification in carpentry in Yorkshire, set up her own women's building and
roofing company. In the mid 1990s, she became interested in the revival of the
strawbale building method in the United States and won a traveling fellowship
and scholarship which enabled her to learn more about it. She brought her skills
back to the UK, developed them for the European climate and now designs and
consults as well as teaching others through her company's range of courses.
Barbara pioneers truly natural house designs that are affordable and use very
little energy, challenging the construction industry to exceed government
targets. <br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font size="4"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Dr.< /b> <b>Jenny Gristock</b> is a technologist and
science policy specialist based at SISSA, the Institute for Advanced Studies in
Trieste Italy, and the University of Sussex. She has a long record of
communicating science to policymakers and the general public. As well as
preparing many policy briefings and reports for government departments, she has
published over 700 articles about science for local and national newspapers. For
many years she was also host of Brighton's Café Scientifique and staff at the
London International Youth Science Forum. Jenny's work has touched the lives of
tens of thousands of people. <br>
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Astronomy's Outreach Officer. Carolin is responsible for communicating the
excitement of astronomy and new research in the field to the public. She does
much to promote the work of women in science, engineering and technology and is
a qualified trainer for Springboard - a career and personal development course
for undergraduate women at the University of Cambridge. As a researcher, Dr
Crawford's work focuses on working with X-ray, optical and near-infrared data to
better understand how m
assive central cluster galaxies interact with their
environment. She is a Fellow and College Lecturer at <br>
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