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Diversity in IT
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June 04, 2020
04
Jun'20
Black Lives Matter activists targeted by cyber attacks
Civil liberties organisations are being targeted by far-right trolls as protests over the murder of George Floyd spread worldwide
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June 01, 2020
01
Jun'20
Egypt offers free tech scholarship to 100,000 citizens
Egypt's youths are being offered free training to help them to prepare for the careers of the future
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May 27, 2020
27
May'20
Makers decides shortlist for Women in Software Powerlist 2020
Software engineering academy Makers has released the shortlist of candidates for its annual Women in Software Powerlist, from which the winners will be selected
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May 26, 2020
26
May'20
One-third of all bank jobs are now tech-related
The proportion of jobs in banks that are technology-related is growing quickly, accelerated further by the Covid-19 pandemic
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May 22, 2020
22
May'20
Nominations open for Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2020
Computer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2020 list of the most influential women in UK technology
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May 01, 2020
01
May'20
NCSC tackles unconscious bias in security terminology
The terms whitelisting and blacklisting are out at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
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April 30, 2020
30
Apr'20
Cyber security skills courses go online during pandemic
The government is turning to online learning to find the next generation of cyber security talent
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April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Remote working and mental health
As many of us are now working from home due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, while also trying to juggle other responsibilities alongside increased anxiety, how can we make sure that we’re looking after our mental health?
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April 14, 2020
14
Apr'20
Booking.com celebrates women in tech with annual awards
Booking.com has announced the winners of its 2020 Technology Playmaker Awards, an annual recognition of female talent launched in 2017
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April 03, 2020
03
Apr'20
Business data science teams need to be multi-disciplined, says Trainline
Sam Taylor, head of data science at Trainline, says four years of team building points to a need to be multi-disciplinary in pursuit of delivering value for customers
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April 02, 2020
02
Apr'20
Coronavirus: STEM Women runs virtual graduate careers fairs for female STEM grads
Recruitment agency STEM Women is running weekly online careers fairs for female graduates to help them connect with potential employers while social distancing measures are in place
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March 24, 2020
24
Mar'20
Workplace misconduct platform reports rise in coronavirus-related racial discrimination
More people are experiencing racial discrimination at work since the spread of Covid-19
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March 16, 2020
16
Mar'20
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropic efforts
The co-founder of Microsoft has decided to step down from Microsoft's board to spend his time ‘focusing on how to solve some of the world's biggest problems’
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March 13, 2020
13
Mar'20
UK’s security sector failing on most diversity measures
A DCMS report on the state of the UK’s cyber security workforce highlights a huge lack of diversity and a substantial skills gap
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March 11, 2020
11
Mar'20
Fintech workers called to share their experiences of microaggression
Fintech workers were asked to share upsetting workplace incidents as part of an anonymous study
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March 11, 2020
11
Mar'20
International Women’s Day provides platform for Nordic women in tech
International annual event reminds tech industry that work needs to be done to reduce inequality, but organisations must work towards this on a daily basis
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March 10, 2020
10
Mar'20
Schoolgirl security experts prepare to do battle
The finals of the CyberFirst Girls contest will take place on 16 March as the culmination of the NCSC’s annual competition to unearth future security talent
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March 06, 2020
06
Mar'20
Winners announced for the 2020 FDM everywoman in Technology awards
Women’s network everywoman has announced the winners of the 2020 everywoman in Technology Awards, sponsored by FDM
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February 28, 2020
28
Feb'20
Long, dark winters contribute to Finland’s advantage in video game development
Finland and Southern California are worlds apart at first glance, but both are leaders in video game development. We find out why.
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Finland launches free AI skills course for EU citizens as presidency parting gift
Finland is making a course in basic artificial intelligence available to citizens of all European Union countries
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February 26, 2020
26
Feb'20
Thousands of UK entrepreneurs register businesses in Estonia since Brexit referendum
UK entrepreneurs are registering businesses in Estonia to make sure they can continue to trade freely in the EU
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February 25, 2020
25
Feb'20
Mastercard creates 1,500 tech jobs in Ireland
New roles at tech hub in Dublin will include professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence, cyber security, blockchain and user experience
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February 24, 2020
24
Feb'20
Tech reaction to UK’s upcoming immigration rules
The government has outlined its plans for a new points-based immigration system to ensure only skilled workers can enter the UK – but what does the technology sector think?
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February 18, 2020
18
Feb'20
Girlguiding hosts interactive cyber security workshop
100 Guides from South West England took part in an NCSC event to learn more about security fundamentals
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February 18, 2020
18
Feb'20
Most CISOs ready to move jobs if something better comes along
The shortage of skilled security pros is creating an active recruitment market, with over 80% of CISOs saying they would consider a new role if approached
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February 17, 2020
17
Feb'20
Ex-soldiers to become ethical hackers
A new programme will give armed forces veterans in Scotland a grounding in cyber security skills, including penetration testing and ethical hacking
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February 14, 2020
14
Feb'20
CIO Interview: Siim Sikkut, Estonian government CIO
Siim Sikkut is one of a generation of tech native Estonians, who is turning his knowledge and experience to transforming government services
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February 11, 2020
11
Feb'20
Average UK tech salary grows to £74,000 a year in 2019
Salary rises for UK tech workers outstrip those in San Francisco and New York, according to career marketplace brand Hired
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February 07, 2020
07
Feb'20
Digital gig workers are suffering at the hands of tech, says Doteveryone
Responsible tech think tank recommends ways the government and digital platforms offering gig work can change to improve the lives of people using these technologies for work
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February 07, 2020
07
Feb'20
Makers calls for ‘change in narrative’ around women in tech
As it opens nominations for its second annual Women in Software Powerlist, software bootcamp Makers calls for a “change in narrative” around women in tech
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February 05, 2020
05
Feb'20
ASEAN’s tech talent crunch pushing up IT wages
Higher IT salaries were seen across the board in the region, with more than half taking home a bigger pay check last year
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February 03, 2020
03
Feb'20
Government announces fast-track visa scheme for scientists and researchers
Government also removes cap on the number of people who can enter the UK via the Exceptional Talent route
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January 31, 2020
31
Jan'20
Estonian CIO gives UK IT professionals hope as Brexit removes rights
Tech chief says Estonia’s door is open to UK IT professionals if they want to continue enjoying an EU lifestyle
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January 31, 2020
31
Jan'20
UK’s Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa system ‘does not work well’, says MAC
During a review of whether the government should introduce a points-based system for migration, the Migration Advisory Committee claims the current Tier 1 system for exceptional talent is not fit for purpose
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January 30, 2020
30
Jan'20
NCSC launches study on cyber security diversity
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre wants to improve the diversity of the cyber security sector
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January 28, 2020
28
Jan'20
Digital economy pushing up IT salaries in ANZ
About eight in 10 IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand earned more over the past year while 23% were rewarded with a bonus, survey finds
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January 24, 2020
24
Jan'20
Gender funding gap reveals complacency in the Nordics
Tech investors are biased towards men when it comes to investing – even if they are not aware of it
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January 24, 2020
24
Jan'20
Brexit an opportunity for global collaboration on edtech, says universities minister
Universities minister Chris Skidmore tells 2020 BETT education show that forming global partnerships in the edtech space will spur innovation
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January 23, 2020
23
Jan'20
Gartner: Over two-thirds of management tasks will be automated
Watch out pen-pushers – by 2024, many management tasks will be automated using artificial intelligence
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January 22, 2020
22
Jan'20
UK and EU AI communities will only be globally significant if they work as one
The European Union and the UK will be left behind in artificial intelligence research and development if they take separate paths after Brexit
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January 21, 2020
21
Jan'20
Nicky Morgan says new government will be pro-tech
DCMS minister outlines five key ways the government aims to support technology going forward, including being “unashamedly” pro-tech
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January 21, 2020
21
Jan'20
Two-fifths of Middle East IT staff would change job for more money
IT professionals in the Middle East are mostly motivated by money when it comes to finding a new job, according to a Computer Weekly survey
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January 20, 2020
20
Jan'20
Over a quarter of Middle East businesses have no women in their IT department
Businesses in the Middle East are failing to balance their IT workforces between men and women, and a quarter have no women in IT roles
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January 20, 2020
20
Jan'20
Norway’s government to upgrade digital in school curriculum
Primary and secondary schools in Norway will introduce more digital learning, following the latest government reforms
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January 17, 2020
17
Jan'20
NCSC makes final call for entries to CyberFirst Girls contest
Entry to the National Cyber Security Centre’s CyberFirst Girls 2020 competition is about to close
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January 17, 2020
17
Jan'20
Amazon seeks 600 skilled workers for Manchester office
Online cloud and retail giant opens new office in Manchester and aims to increase tech skills in the region
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January 17, 2020
17
Jan'20
TTC benchmark shifts focus from women to diversity in tech sector
Latest instalment of Tech Talent Charter benchmarking report signals move away from solely gender and towards diversity in tech more widely
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Just 1% of female jobseekers aspire to work in startups
Despite technology industry hype about diversity and inclusion, startups are still failing to attract female employees
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January 08, 2020
08
Jan'20
Deliveroo exceeds tech recruitment target in Edinburgh
Food delivery firm has increased the number of technology staff it wants in its Edinburgh hub
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January 06, 2020
06
Jan'20
UK cyber security boss Ciaran Martin to step down
NCSC chief Ciaran Martin will leave his post in the summer of 2020