WISRNet, the Women in Science Research Network, is a project that brings historians, archivists and practising scientists together to research women’s participation in science and learned societies in Britain since 1830. Our aim is to understand women’s low visibility and historic exclusion, to uncover further avenues for research and to develop strategies to improve the participation of women in science today. This reception, held at the Manchester Museum, marks the international launch of the project.

All Congress delegates with an interest in women in science are welcome to register for this event. Places are limited, so it will be necessary to register in order to attend. Please register via the project website at http://womeninscience.net/?page_id=297.