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FDM everywoman in Tech Awards extends deadline to 10 Nov 2014
- Computer Weekly 04 Nov 2014 -
Why coding's cool for school
- Computer Weekly 01 Nov 2014 -
Inspiring the next generation of female tech pioneers - Ada Lovelace Day 2014
- Computer Weekly 13 Oct 2014
The deadline for the FDM everywoman in Technology Awards has been extended until 10 November.
Last month saw a new generation of children enter our schools. Like those before them, they'll likely go in armed with pencils and paper, but this generation will emerge equipped quite differently.
Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was a bona fide 'game changer'. Her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the 'Analytical Engine', includes what is commonly recognised as ...
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Inspiring the next generation of women to blaze trails & embrace STEM careers
- Computer Weekly 11 Sep 2014 -
Two new categories for FDM everywoman in Technology Awards 2015
- Computer Weekly 02 Sep 2014 -
Closing the gender gap
- Computer Weekly 29 Aug 2014 -
A journey where IT chose me
- Computer Weekly 27 Aug 2014 -
A call for culture change in tech
- Computer Weekly 22 Aug 2014 -
Recognising, celebrating and encouraging female talent: everywoman academy
- Computer Weekly 06 Aug 2014 -
Women in STEM: The root of the problem
- Computer Weekly 05 Aug 2014
I recently returned from vacation in Orlando, Fla. where I had the opportunity to visit the Kennedy Space Center for the first time. It was exciting to see our customers and partners' logos lining ...
The FDM everywoman in Technology Awards launched today, with two new categories: The One to Watch and International Leader of the Year.
The gender gap within the engineering, design and IT industries has been highlighted once again. Recently, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) released its annual Skills & ...
I never really considered working in the IT industry growing up. I suppose that's because I'm not technical. I've always been the creative type who likes to work with people, which is why I ...
Nora Zeidan, senior software engineer and young mother, works at Thomsons Online Benefits and discusses how a concerted effort needs to be made by educational institutions and industry leading ...
The second everywoman in technology leadership academy, to take place this year, will focus on recognising, celebrating and encouraging the female talent currently within the technology sector.
I blame the Dentists! Truly my work encouraging young people, especially girls, to consider an IT career has shown me that the root cause of the problem is dentists.
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Not failing to recruit but failing to attract women to the IT sector
- Computer Weekly 04 Aug 2014 -
All Aboard?
- Computer Weekly 28 Jul 2014 -
Q&A with Claire Darley, head of O2's Women in Leadership Programme
- Computer Weekly 26 Jul 2014 -
Capability Jane webinar on part time and flexible senior roles in tech this Tuesday
- Computer Weekly 13 Jul 2014 -
Techpreneur of the Year Awards winners
- Computer Weekly 07 Jul 2014
With the recent IET survey showing that just 3% of IT engineers are women, many commentators will predictably place the blame on technology companies for failing to recruit enough women.
Patrice Merrin's appointment to Glencore's board last week was cause for celebration, as now every FTSE 100 Board has at least one women member. Whilst this is a momentous occasion for UK business, ...
In my view, the biggest hurdle women face in the tech sector is stubborn stereotypes. For too long, the tech sector has been viewed as a 'boys club', while careers with 'softer skill' requirements ...
If you attended Computer Weekly's Top 25 Most Influential Women IT event this year, you will be well aware of one of great speakers Sara Hill from Capability Jane.
Winners of the Techpreneur of the Year Awards have been announced. During a ceremony at the University Women's Club, the winners of two main categories were unveiled.