On Friday, 19th September 2025, the University of East London’s (UEL) Royal Docks School of Business and Law, in partnership with the Noon Centre, proudly staged the “G100 Club Celebrates WISE (When Individuals Show Excellence) Global Symposium”. This landmark event shone a spotlight on women’s achievements across industries, communities, and cultures.

Set against the inspiring backdrop of UEL’s Centre for Sustainability at the Docklands Campus, overlooking the River Thames, the inclusive and uplifting gathering was masterminded by Dr. Doirean Wilson BEM, Director of UEL’s Academy of Policing and Criminal Justice, and G100 UK Country Chair of the Higher Education & Industry Connect Wing.

 

The Symposium was officially opened by Professor Siraj Sait, Lead Director of UEL’s Noon Centre, who welcomed guests with a powerful reflection on the global impact of women’s leadership. In her keynote, Dr. Wilson urged attendees to celebrate their successes, stressing how stories of achievement ignite ambition and inspire others to reach higher.