Academy teacher receives Women in STEM award

WMG Academy Solihull has announced that their Lead for Science, Mrs Saima Hussein, was awarded the Women in STEM accolade at The Education Awards recently.

The awards took place at Millenium Point. The Academy was also nominated in the Secondary School of the Year category.

Speaking about receiving her award, Mrs Hussein said: “I’m truly honoured to receive the Women in STEM Award at the 2025 Midlands Education Awards. This recognition means a great deal, and I’m incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive and inspiring community at WMG Academy.

“To my colleagues and leadership team, your encouragement, collaboration, and belief in our shared mission have been instrumental in this journey. Here’s to continuing to empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators together!”

Stewart Tait, CEO, WMG Academy Trust, said: "We are incredibly proud of Saima Hussein’s achievement in winning the Woman in STEM Award at the 2025 Education Awards. Her passion, dedication and impact on our students truly reflect the values of the WMG Academy.

“This recognition is testament to not only Saima’s individual hard work but also the wider commitment of our staff to provide inspirational learning opportunities for all students and aspire them to the highest levels of achievement."

The WMG Academy Trust operates WMG Academy Coventry and WMG Academy Solihull, with the aim of encouraging young people to study science, technology, engineering and maths.

Working with businesses and the University of Warwick, WMG Academy Trust are able to offer students invaluable opportunities, which are difficult to find anywhere else.

Significant number of students attending WMG Academy go straight on to university, advanced apprenticeships or work.

From the moment they walk through the door at a WMG Academy, students are offered a career-led education involving work placements, interactive industry activities and visits to businesses. Through the Trust’s ‘business-like, business-led’ ethos, students understand how their learning relates to the real world and leave prepared for their future careers.

Pictured (L-R): Claire Morris (associate Principal Solihull), Saima Hussein (Lead of Science and award winner) and Stewart Tait (CEO of WMG Academy Trust)