Ladies of Code
We are an international community of professional women developers.
Through our series of global meetups, scholarships and conferences we support the technology leaders of today and tomorrow. Continue reading Ladies of Code
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QA
QA are Scotland’s leading provider for Digital Apprenticeships. We offer apprenticeships that focus on the most in-demand tech and digital skills, from SCQF Level 6 to SCQF Level 8. Continue reading QA
DYW Live Space Week 2023
As part of World Space Week, DYW Live is hosting webinars on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th October. The theme this year is ‘Space and Entrepreneurship’. Thursday will include sessions led by Scottish Space companies and Friday is a session by Tech We Can.
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Thursday 5 & Friday 6 October 2023
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CSSMeet – Teaching to Inspire Gender Balance
Join us for an exciting online event focused on promoting diversity in computer science education! This meetup is designed for all teachers delivering Computing Science including probationers, primary teachers and PGDE students.
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19:00 Wednesday 25 October 2023
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Edinburgh Napier University presents: S2 Girls into STEM
An event to inspire, empower and raise aspirations of S2 Girls to choose a career pathway in STEM. Hosted at Edinburgh Napier University,
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11:00 Tuesday 10 October 2023
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Barclays presents: Think Like a Fintech & Early Careers Panel
Making the leap from education to tech career? Young tech pro’s share their insights followed by Think Like a FinTech – an instructor-led, user-centred design workshop.
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13:00 Wednesday 4 October
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RGU Ada Scotland Networking Event for High Schools
Join us at the Ada Scot Networking Event on October 10th, 2023, hosted by the School of Computing at Robert Gordon University, for an empowering day dedicated to building gender balance in computing!
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10:00 Tuesday 10 October 2023
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Napier STEM presents: Women and gender minorities in STEM careers event
ome along to our careers event for students studying Computing and Engineering degrees. This is a great opportunity to gain insight into industry, along with a chance meet other women and gender minorities in STEM. We will also be providing free ice cream!
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14:00 Wednesday 11 October 2023
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Equate Scotland presents: Journeys into Data Science
Join Equate Scotlands’ webinar to hear about opportunities for women coming to a career in data science later in life with talks from Gule Saman and Carla Chiodi
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12:30 to 13:30 Thursday 5 October 2023 Continue reading Equate Scotland presents: Journeys into Data Science
ENUSEC presents: Capture the Flag Competition
Develop and challenge your cyber skills in ENUSEC’s (Edinburgh Napier Security Society) Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition, with challenges based on cryptography, open-source intelligence and more!
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2 to 13 October 2023 Continue reading ENUSEC presents: Capture the Flag Competition
BBC Scotland Presents: Exploring Tech Careers in Media
Are you keen to learn more about the STEM career opportunities available at BBC Scotland? Do you want to widen and strengthen your professional networks? If so then this is the event for you.
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14:30 Thursday 5 October 2023
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Morgan Stanley presents: Live Podcast Recording with Tandy Nicole
Tandy Nicole is the award-winning founder of Womennetic, a grassroots community organisation committed to creating channels for marginalized women, particularly asylum seekers and refugees, to get into tech.
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18:30 Friday 13 October 2023
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Morgan Stanley presents: Cyber Heist – Unleash Your Inner Hacker
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a curious mind, our Cyber Heist Event will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain insights into the world of cybersecurity.
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17:00 Monday 2 October 2023
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Barclays presents: Evening Industry Panel Event
Led by females in a variety of tech roles, this event explores how tech is embedded across multiple industries and the opportunities this affords women.
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17:30 Wednesday 11 October 2023
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ada.scot & ScotlandIS: Employer Roundtable Breakfast Gender Balance in Tech
In this roundtable breakfast event you will hear from organisations providing insights into how to maximise your reach when recruiting, from young tech stars on their journey and employers exploring workplace issues specific to gender and how to address them.
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09:00 Thursday 5 October 2023
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Hearts of Midlothian FC Digital Education for High School events (S1 to S6)
A full listing of the Hearts of Midlothian Digital Education events for high school years Autumn/ Winter 2023/24
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2023/24 Programme
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Hearts of Midlothian FC Digital Education for Primary School events (P4-P7)
A full listing of the Hearts of Midlothian Digital Education events for primary years Autumn/ Winter 2023/24
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2023/24 programme
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Ada Scotland Festival Launch Event 2023 hosted by Barclays
Once again we are delighted to announce that Barclays will be hosting the Ada Scotland Festival Launch event at their fantastic campus on the Clyde.
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1200 Tuesday 3 October 2023
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Barclays & UofG presents: Build Your Brand
Maximise your online profile, brush up your CV skills and receive employer advice at this event for undergrads & career changers into tech hosted at the fabulous Barclays campus on the Clyde
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14:00 Monday 9 October 2023
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AutoRek presents – Trihackathon for High School Seniors
AutoRek are hosting a Trihackathon for school leavers 16 + at their fabulous office at the Garment Factory. The Trihackathon will include activities such as training the AI mind, creating a HTML page and a SQL quiz and PIZZA!
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18:00 Thursday 12 October 2023
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AutoRek presents – Trihackathon for Job Changers and Higher Ed Students
Held in the super cool Garment Factory offices, AutoRek are hosting a Trihackathon for job changers , those in further or higher education, and anyone looking for a route into tech roles.
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18:00 Friday 13 October 2023
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My World of Work Live Games Design for the classroom
Sign up your class for this interactive, online lesson delivered by My World of Work Live where your students will learn how to create their own computer game and character, and bring it to life with code and music!
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09:30 Tuesday 3 October 2023
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How Teaching Tech Innovation Can Help Shape the Future for Young Scots with Apps for Good
This online event delivered by Apps for Good is aimed at teachers and will explore two of the free class resources they provide aimed at S1-3 students.
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16:00 Wednesday 4 October 2023
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Tech We Can LIVE Assembly – Tech for Cyber Security
This live online event delivered by Tech She Can is a brilliant way to launch the school day as an assembly or classroom session. It explores the importance of cyber security with content designed to interest pupils in P4-7.
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09:30 Wednesday 4 October 2023
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Tech We Can LIVE Assembly – Tech for Space
This live online event delivered by Tech She Can is a brilliant way to launch the school day as an assembly or classroom session. It highlights how tech helps us explore space with content designed to interest pupils in P4-7.
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09:30 Friday 6 October 2023
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Tech We Can LIVE Assembly – Tech for Sport
This live online event delivered by Tech She Can is a brilliant way to launch the school day as an assembly or classroom session. It explores the role tech plays in sport with content designed to interest pupils in P4-7.
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09:30 Monday 2 October 2023
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Lassie STEM Ambassador Resource Pack
The Lassie STEM Ambassador team have developed this excellent resource pack for engaging with role models and industry in lessons and activities. Continue reading Lassie STEM Ambassador Resource Pack
Me, Myself & AI Schools Competition from the Scottish AI Alliance
The Scottish AI Alliance invite all classes in Scotland to take part in their schools competition: Me, Myself & AI. Continue reading Me, Myself & AI Schools Competition from the Scottish AI Alliance
Heart of Midlothian FC Innovation Centre Clubs
Two free clubs for school ages S1-3. Upgrade your tech skills: Design a game or code with a micro:bit Continue reading Heart of Midlothian FC Innovation Centre Clubs
First Steps in Tech at the BBC
Applications for our latest round of opportunities launches in November and BBC Scotland, in partnership with the Ada Scot Festival, are holding an in person event to explore what a career in tech is like in a global media organisation.
10:00 Thursday 27 October
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micro:bit
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to inspire every child to create their best digital future. Continue reading micro:bit
Women Do Cyber: Supporting diversity and routes into the sector
GCU, SWiT and Cisco invite you to join this in-person for an interactive discussion to learn how we can support diversity in the cyber and tech workforce to ensure we can both attract and retain skilled talent.
17:30 Tuesday 8 November 2022
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Dundee University presents: Ada Lovelace inspired App Design Competition
Explore the achievements of women in STEM throughout history and design an Augmented reality app to showcase these in an engaging way. Amazon vouchers for top three winners.
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How technology can provide business opportunities. A Women Entrepreneurship Week event
This in-person event brings together Dr Carla Brown, Game Doctor Ltd, Prof Norin Arshed, University of Dundee and Gillian Fleming, Mint Ventures in a panel session followed by discussion and networking.
17:30 Wednesday 19 October 2022
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Barclays Code Playground II – Coding Basics with VEXcode
A virtual coding session, open to anyone who would like to learn the basics with VEXcode, led by Barclays Eagles.
12:00 Monday 24 October 2022
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Barclays Code Playground – Coding Basics with VEXcode
A virtual coding session, open to anyone who would like to learn the basics with VEXcode, led by Barclays Eagles.
12:00 Tuesday 18 October 2022
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University of Dundee
As a University, our mission is to transform lives locally and globally, through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge. Our world is a fascinating place. Examples of ground breaking science, technology, engineering and mathematics are all around us. Continue reading University of Dundee
Live Podcast Recording: An Audience with Toni Scullion
Join us as we record our Women in Tech podcast live with award-winning gender diversity advocate, dressCode charity founder & Ada Lovelace Festival co-founder Toni Scullion, with time for Q&A and networking.
18:30 Thursday 20 October 2022
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No Girls Allowed
Elina Karadzhova, Motion Designer & Editor, Dentsu Creative chats with Helena Good, DayDreamBelievers, sharing the challenges and opportunities on her journey to her super cool role at a global creative agency. This is followed by a video tutorial on https://spline.design/. Continue reading No Girls Allowed
Women in AI UK – Scotland Launch
Women and AI is coming to Scotland! Come and join us celebrate the launch of Women in AI activity in Scotland!
17:30 Wednesday 26 October 2022
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Myth Busting
Is tech just for “nerds”? Do I have to know how to code? Will I be the only woman on my course? Join some of the wonderful women from tech company Forrit, as they separate the myths from the facts about working in tech. Continue reading Myth Busting
Barclays presents: Am I too technical to be promoted?
Barclays Women in Technology network are delighted to host a panel event to discuss the careers of senior female technologists. Our panel members are all senior colleagues in the business and will include roles such as software developers and product owners, amongst others.
11:00 Tuesday 25 October 2022
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Barclays presents: First Steps in Tech – How to Take the Right Career Path part II
Are you curious about launching a rewarding career full of impact, doing work that both inspires and challenges you? This panel will explore the early stages of a career in technology.
14:00 Wednesday 26 October 2022 Continue reading Barclays presents: First Steps in Tech – How to Take the Right Career Path part II
Barclays presents: First Steps in Tech – How to Take the Right Career Path
Are you curious about launching a rewarding career full of impact, doing work that both inspires and challenges you? This panel will explore the early stages of a career in technology.
14:00 Wednesday 19 October 2022
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Barclays presents: Let’s Chat… with Sarah Rashid
To kick off Barclays virtual events at the Ada Scotland Festival 2022, Barclays Women in Technology network are hosting an informal chat with one of our senior leaders in Glasgow.
11:00 Thursday 13 October 2022
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Making Work Work for You
This workshop provides tips on how to progress your career and overcome some of the barriers women face in the tech industry
12:30 Wednesday 19 October 2022
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Tech We Can Live Assembly “Tech to Help People”
Join us on Thursday 27 October at 9.30am, when our Head of Early Education, Becky Patel, will deliver a brand new live virtual 30-minute Tech We Can assembly for children aged 5 – 11.
09:30 Thursday 27 October 2022
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Scottish AI Playbook Editathon with DataFest Fringe and ada.scot
Want to get involved with developing the Scottish AI Playbook wiki while learning new skills in wiki editing? Then the Scottish AI Playbook Editathon is for you!
10:00 Friday 28 October 2022
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dressCode Halloween Coding Competition
Open now! The DressCode/J.P.Morgan Halloween Coding Competition for all primary and secondary schools. Code a Halloween themed project that includes a skeleton. Closing date 3 November Continue reading dressCode Halloween Coding Competition
Scottish Government Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) workshop
An interactive workshop exploring the Digital, Data and Technology roles in the Scottish Government and the important work they carry out.
14:00 Monday 17 October 2022
14:00 Tuesday 25 October 2022
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Lassies in STEM
Lassies in STEM launched in 2022 to celebrate the success of women and non-binary people working in the STEM industry in Scotland to create relatable and relevant role models for young people. Founded by Tanya Howden with the support of … Continue reading Lassies in STEM
Online Workshop: Running Effective Gender Balance Activities
This workshop will share tested and easy to use techniques to improve the efficacy of gender balance projects.
15:00 Wednesday 19th October 2022 Continue reading Online Workshop: Running Effective Gender Balance Activities
dressCode’s Hopper Awards
The aim of this award is to provide a specific opportunity for female pupils to achieve success in Computing Science in their school. This award is supported by JPMorgan, we hope that this also raises awareness to parents and guardians that Computing Science is an important subject. There is one FREE award available for every secondary school in Scotland. The name of our award is “The Hopper Award for Excellence in Computing Science” named in honour of Grace Hopper, a pioneer of computer programming. Find out more and apply for your Award Continue reading dressCode’s Hopper Awards
dressCode’s Role Model Poster
Celebrate computing talent by taking part in the dressCode Role Model Poster programme. It is quick and easy to nominate. Continue reading dressCode’s Role Model Poster
Leidos presents: No Wrong Path to Tech
Join our interactive virtual panel event to hear from four amazing women whose careers started off very differently.
10:30 Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Using Game Design to Provoke Cybersecurity Discussion
In this video Daisy and Olga share how they designed two games to provoke discussion about cybersecurity. This is a great resource for anyone interested in game design and coding Continue reading Using Game Design to Provoke Cybersecurity Discussion
Get Linked-In-To-Cyber
Looking to build your cyber career but don’t know where to start? Hear from three experts how to leverage your Linkedin profile to get noticed.
13:00 Wednesday 12th October 2022 Continue reading Get Linked-In-To-Cyber
An Introduction to Sensor Technology
A short online talk, including live interactive demos, exploring the important role of sensor devices in everyday life.
16:30 Tuesday 18th October 2022 Continue reading An Introduction to Sensor Technology
SmartSTEMs
SmartSTEMs exist to inspire the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through cost effective collaboration between industry and education. SmartSTEMs host events targeted at young people age 10-14 as this ensures we can engage them with STEM … Continue reading SmartSTEMs
How Teaching Tech Innovation can help Shape the Future for Young Scots
In this short online session, we’ll share more about how our computing courses map to the Curriculum for Excellence, as well as introduce our brand new climate action course, Innovate for Climate Change
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