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Coding Superheroes Sticky Post

Winners of our video competition

7 March 20218 March 2021 ella

We asked: Why did you get into computing and what do you get out of it?All the entries were great. Prizes on the way to all the teams. Thanks to the Turing Testers and Jane Morrison-Ross (CEO of South of … Continue reading Winners of our video competition

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Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Prize

22 October 20205 November 2020 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 Prize

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STEM Career Focus – Head Resourcing

13 October 202015 October 2020 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

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Ada Scotland Schools Giveaway – Part 2!

10 October 202016 October 2020 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 202028 October 2020 matt

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

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SWiT Cisco Academy

9 October 2020 matt

Scotland Women in Technology have partnered with global technology giant, Cisco Systems Inc, to become a Cisco Academy. They offer five free courses in subjects including entrepreneurship, cyber security, Python programming, and Linux. Courses are open for enrollment now! Continue reading SWiT Cisco Academy

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Cisco Scotland at the Ada Lovelace Festival

6 October 202028 October 2020 matt

We’re delighted to support the inaugural Ada Lovelace Festival in Scotland! Visit our site to hear from inspirational Women in Cisco Scotland explaining what they do in their roles and how they reached that role. https://cisco.onemobshare.com/p/udyoev5akxqhl2w Continue reading Cisco Scotland at the Ada Lovelace Festival

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Ada Lovelace Festival Scottish Government Workshop

2 October 202028 October 2020 matt

Women who work in Digital, Data and Technology professions across Scottish Government discuss their career pathways and what they love about their jobs! Here are some of the outputs from the workshop… Continue reading Ada Lovelace Festival Scottish Government Workshop

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Tech Tuesday

Tech Tuesdays

29 September 2020 matt

Free 30 min online tech lessons for kids from Tech We Can! Each lesson is on a different topic – including Tech for Sport, Tech for History and Tech for Travel – and they are led by a qualified teacher, … Continue reading Tech Tuesdays

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Data Science for Schools

27 September 20205 October 2020 matt

The Data Lab hopes to inspire you to find out more about the power data has to solve problems and bring benefits to all organisations at all levels. Why learn about Data Science? Even if you don’t want to be a data scientist, understanding data science and how it can affect our daily lives is just as important. Pupil’s Portal Let’s go! Teacher’s Portal Find out more Continue reading Data Science for Schools

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Sticky Post

Video Competition

25 September 20209 March 2021 ella

Coming up in 2021…..our video competition, with amazing prizes for the winning teams. We want to know: Why did you get into computing and what do you get out of it? Continue reading Video Competition

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Digital Wellness Challenge

Campaign for Wellbeing Digital Challenge

25 September 202025 September 2020 matt

Mora Consulting and Scotland’s Enterprising Schools are currently run by females who have experience of the tech industry. Both are passionate about encouraging females into digital technologies by offering a range of learning experiences which support this aim whilst developing … Continue reading Campaign for Wellbeing Digital Challenge

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Ask the Expert: Monica Richardson

24 September 20205 October 2020 matt

The inspirational Monica Richardson will answer your questions. Are you wondering what it’s like studying Computing Science at Uni or work in industry? Continue reading Ask the Expert: Monica Richardson

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Digital Enterprise Challenge

YES Digital Enterprise Challenge

24 September 202024 September 2020 matt

26th – 30th October 2020 A partnership between Young Enterprise Scotland & Scotland’s Enterprising Schools. Supported by The Scottish Tech Army. Inspiring young people to consider careers in digital technology, this exciting interdisciplinary challenge emphasises tech for good and the … Continue reading YES Digital Enterprise Challenge

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Secondary dressCode club!

16 September 202010 October 2020 toni

Join dressCode’s pupil portal. Think it, Make it! Have you enjoyed our cyber treasure hunts and want to try make one of your very own? Looking to learn how to code a game or have you ever had an idea … Continue reading Secondary dressCode club!

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dressCode’s Primary Cyber Security Challenge

16 September 202011 October 2020 toni

Give yourself a challenge and try to complete dressCode’s Cyber Treasure Hunt made by the Turing’s Testers! Continue reading dressCode’s Primary Cyber Security Challenge

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dressCode’s Secondary Cyber Security Challenge

18 August 202011 October 2020 matt

The ultimate team challenge! Can you solve this cyber treasure hunt made by dressCode’s Turing’s Testers? Continue reading dressCode’s Secondary Cyber Security Challenge

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