Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2026

10 September 2026 matt

Do you know a teacher, tutor, or lecturer in Scotland who has gone the extra mile to encourage girls to get into computing? Perhaps someone who’s supported or inspired their female students, organised computing-related events for girls, or simply had some extra words of encouragement for a female student with an interest in computers? Nominate them for the Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award now! Nomination form Feel free to nominate educators from any sector: college and university lecturers, tutors, and, of course, teachers at both primary and secondary level, can all be nominated. Thanks to our sponsors, we are delighted … Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2026

Festival 25 Spotlight

Sara Davies

22 April 2026 matt

Having started my post-university life as a secondary school maths teacher, I’ve since dabbled in a bit of everything: academic research, curriculum and assessment design, data management, and product research and development. Along the way, my eclectic CV has helped … Continue reading Sara Davies

Festival 25 Spotlight

Carron Shankland

22 April 2026 matt

I’m retired now, but was a computing academic for my working life. It was a pretty straightforward path in some ways: University of Glasgow for undergraduate, PhD, and a bit of post-doc. Then a couple of short-term lecturing posts to … Continue reading Carron Shankland

Festival 25 Spotlight

Rose Ulldemolins

22 April 2026 matt

Seven years ago, I joined a reskilling programme to become a Software Engineer – and I’ve never looked back! Since then, I’ve held various roles at Lloyds Banking Group: from building apps end to end to running the Dundee Tech … Continue reading Rose Ulldemolins

Festival 25 Spotlight

Sophie Harpur

22 April 2026 matt

I am currently Head of Product at OVO where I focus on how we can provide the best support to our customers when they need it most. My career began at the Victoria Government through Entrepreneurial Scotland which opened the … Continue reading Sophie Harpur

Festival 25 Spotlight

Sam Blythe

21 April 2026 matt

After University, I tried to be a self-employed web developer, whilst working in a shop and Post Office to pay the bills. It was through a friend I met in the shop that I applied for a role as a … Continue reading Sam Blythe

Festival 25 Spotlight

Lynn Love

21 April 2026 matt

I teach video game design at Abertay University. Game design can be practical, theoretical and technical; it’s difficult to define, but that is what makes it so fun. My research is interested in forming connections between players and I explore … Continue reading Lynn Love

Festival 25 Spotlight

Fiona MacDonald

21 April 2026 matt

IT Security Analyst, MDDUS Hi, I’m Fiona! I didn’t take the “usual” path into tech, but it’s the one that’s made me who I am today. I grew up in the care system and left school with decent grades, but … Continue reading Fiona MacDonald

Festival 25 Spotlight

Clara O’Callaghan

21 April 202621 April 2026 matt

Personal history I’ve been interested in cyber security since my friend took me along to a dressCode lunch time club at my high school at 13. I then went on to be a dressCode mentor and part of Turing Testers … Continue reading Clara O’Callaghan

Partner

University of Glasgow School of Computing Science

15 September 202528 July 2026 matt

Since 1957, when Glasgow became the first university in Scotland to have an electronic computer, we have built a reputation for the excellence of our Computing Science research and our graduates. Continue reading University of Glasgow School of Computing Science

Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2025

22 August 202511 December 2025 matt

Do you know a teacher, tutor, or lecturer in Scotland who has gone the extra mile to encourage girls to get into computing? Updated: The nominations are in! This year’s shortlist was as follows: And the winner of the Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2025 is Dr Lynn Love from Abertay University! As the quotation below illustrates, Lynn has a long track record of supporting her female students and colleagues. Lynn has been an invaluable asset in encouraging gender diversity in the industry and academia alike and providing guidance and support both to students and professionals. And not only that, … Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2025

Parents, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2024

30 August 20246 December 2024 matt

UPDATE: The results are in! Nominations have now closed on the Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2024, and we are pleased to announce the shortlist: And we are delighted to announce the winner, Carrie Lumsden! Mrs Lumsden has worked tirelessly to improve and open opportunities to pupils in the Computing Science Sector. Has run a successful Lego Programming club, trained staff, Google certified. Runs a school Media Club, Mentors the Senior Digital Ambassadors. Constantly striving to improve the gender imbalance within Computing Science. Do you know a teacher in Scotland who has gone the extra mile to encourage girls to … Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2024

IWD Spotlight

Oana Andrei

8 March 202415 August 2025 matt

Dr Oana Andrei is currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow, UK, where she previously held a position as a Postdoctoral researcher. She earned her PhD in 2008 from the University of … Continue reading Oana Andrei

IWD Spotlight

Steph Wright

8 March 2024 matt

Steph is Head of the Scottish AI Alliance. Navigating my professional journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster. It all started with an undergraduate degree in Astrophysics, unravelling the secrets of the cosmos (or so I thought.. turned out … Continue reading Steph Wright

IWD Spotlight

Dr Dimitra Gkatzia

7 March 20247 March 2024 matt

I grew up in a small town in the north-west part of mainland Greece, then moved to Athens to study for my undergrad degree in Digital Systems. Living in a big city like Athens as an undergrad is an amazing … Continue reading Dr Dimitra Gkatzia

IWD Spotlight

Helena Good

7 March 20247 March 2024 matt

The multi-award winning Helena Good is founder, Director and hands-on driving force behind Daydream Believers (DDB) – A group of passionate, award-winning educators, employers and students who came together to put creativity at the heart of education. Starting as a classroom … Continue reading Helena Good

IWD Spotlight

Catherine McNeil

6 March 202415 August 2025 matt

I am a Software Architect, I have been in this role for around 8 years, after developing an interest in designing & planning things early after being a Software Developer for 10+ years. My degree is in Physics & Astronomy, & … Continue reading Catherine McNeil

IWD Spotlight

Mari-Clare Mitchell

6 March 2024 matt

I am a primary school teacher at Mearns Primary School in East Renfrewshire with 16 years’ experience teaching in upper and middle school. Prior to teaching, my background was in the technology and business sectors. My degree from the University … Continue reading Mari-Clare Mitchell

IWD Spotlight

Fionnadh Carroll

6 March 202415 August 2025 matt

No wrong path would describe my journey to doing a job I love. To make a living out of doing something you love is the dream! I started out with a very broad degree from Glasgow Uni in ‘Applied Plant … Continue reading Fionnadh Carroll

IWD Spotlight

Becky Patel

6 March 20246 March 2024 matt

My name is Becky Patel and I am Head of Education and Learning for a charity called Tech She Can. Tech She Can is on a mission for women to be equal members in creating and developing the technology that … Continue reading Becky Patel

IWD Spotlight

Lixin Su

4 March 202415 August 2025 matt

My name is Lixin Su, I moved to Glasgow from China ten years ago. After working in the world of hospitality in sales and marketing for many years, I decided to change my career direction. My technology journey began with … Continue reading Lixin Su

IWD Spotlight

Carole Rennie Logan

4 March 20244 March 2024 matt

I am a Principal Engineer at a Digital Transformation Consultancy, where I have worked over 10 years.  I started my journey in to tech by being one of those kids who wanted to know how things worked and playing lots … Continue reading Carole Rennie Logan

Parents, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2023

6 August 202313 December 2023 matt

Update: The results are in! The teachers nominated for this year’s award were as follows: And the winner is… Fiona Sabba from Barrhead High School! A hamper and trophy will be making their way to Fiona shortly… Do you know a teacher in Scotland who has gone the extra mile to encourage girls to get into computing? Perhaps someone who’s inspired their female pupils in class, run a coding club for girls, or simply had some extra words of encouragement for a female pupil with an interest in computers? Nominate your inspiring teacher using the form below or click here! … Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2023

Past Activities, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2022

14 September 202221 May 2023 matt

Do you know a teacher in Scotland who has gone the extra mile to encourage girls to get into computing?

Perhaps someone who’s inspired their female pupils in class, run a coding club for girls, or simply had some extra words of encouragement for a female pupil with an interest in computers?

If so, please nominate them for the Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2022! Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2022

Apprentices, Graduates, Parents, Past Events, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Festival Launch Event 2022

7 August 202221 May 2023 matt

Join us for the launch of the Ada Scotland Festival 2022, hosted by our Headline Sponsor, Barclays!

14:00 Wednesday 12 October 2022 Continue reading Ada Scotland Festival Launch Event 2022

Competitions, Past Activities

Games coding books up for grabs!

26 October 202121 May 2023 matt

Thanks to author Craig Steele we have six copies of his amazing book Ultimate Gamer: Career Mode to give away! Continue reading Games coding books up for grabs!

Past Activities, Uncategorised

Tech Careers – Women in Computing and IT

14 October 202121 May 2023 matt

Check out this brilliant video from Dumfries and Galloway College, featuring: Mike Jefferson
(Commercial Director, ECO), Heather Anderson (Vice-Principal, Curriculum, Borders College), Joanna Campbell (Principal, Dumfries and Galloway College), and Jane Morrison-Ross (CEO, South of Scotland Enterprise). Continue reading Tech Careers – Women in Computing and IT

Past Activities, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2021

11 October 202121 May 2023 matt

Update: The nominations are in! The shortlist of nominated teachers is as follows… Jacqueline Campbell – Linlithgow Academy Graeme Colley – Arbroath Academy Ms Craig – St. Thomas Aquinas RC Secondary School Mr Gibson – Shawlands Academy Fraser Christie – St Paul’s RC Academy Maggie Tuohy – Douglas Academy Mrs Mitchell – Mearns Primary School And the winner of the Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2021 is… Jacqueline Campbell at Linlithgow Academy Congratulations Ms Campbell! A hamper of ethically-sourced goodies is on its way to you now, courtesy of our sponsors, VeryConnect, Morgan Stanley, and Autorek. Here’s a flavour of … Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2021

Past Activities, Students

Poster Competition

11 October 202121 May 2023 matt

We are excited to launch our poster competition in association with dressCode and Barclays. The competition Pupils have to design their own Choose Computing Science poster. You can submit entries to via the Google form here: bit.ly/AdaScotPoster2021 Important to … Continue reading Poster Competition

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Barclays

7 August 202116 July 2026 matt

Barclays remains focussed on improving gender diversity through a workplace environment and culture that supports and empowers women and men across the organisation to attract and retain women at all levels. From hiring the UK’s first ever female bank manager … Continue reading Barclays

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Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2020

22 October 202011 October 2021 matt

Do you know a teacher in Scotland who has gone the extra mile to encourage girls to get into computing?

Perhaps someone who’s inspired their female pupils in class, run a coding club for girls, or simply had some extra words of encouragement for a female pupil with an interest in computers? Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2020

Partner

Morgan Stanley

13 October 202028 July 2026 matt

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. Continue reading Morgan Stanley

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STEM Career Focus – Head Resourcing

13 October 20206 August 2021 matt

Layla Abdulrahman from Head Resourcing shares her insights on things to think about and how to make informed decisions now. If you’re not sure what options there are in the world of tech, Layla helps unpick the detail behind some … Continue reading STEM Career Focus – Head Resourcing

Apprentices, Graduates, Past Activities, Students

University of Dundee

13 October 202021 May 2023 matt

New for 2021! University of Dundee students and researchers share how they use computers in their work, and what they’re excited to see computers do next Staff and students from the University of Dundee talk about their female role models … Continue reading University of Dundee

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Ada Scotland Schools Giveaway – Part 2!

10 October 20206 August 2021 matt

We’re giving teachers in Scotland another chance to win a bundle of excellent ada.scot merchandise for their schools! The bundles include t-shirts (in kids’ sizes), badges, and water bottles. How to enter Teachers can enter the giveaway in two ways… … Continue reading Ada Scotland Schools Giveaway – Part 2!

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Video – Glasgow Women in Computing Science

9 October 20206 August 2021 matt

Hear from three inspiring women from the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science! Continue reading Video – Glasgow Women in Computing Science