Category: Students

Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2026

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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! Here is the shortlist for this year’s Inspiring Educator Award: Lisa-Joy McMullan Clydebank High School Ashley Murphy City of Glasgow College Paul Gault Dundee DJCAD Alan Delaney Shawlands Academy Sara Hendrie Craigmount High School  Dugal McCrow Grantown Grammar Shona McAlpine Paisley Grammar School 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 … Continue reading Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2026

Careers, high school, Secondary School, Students

City of Glasgow College & Stellar Omada present: Future Females in Tech: AI, Cyber Security and Digital Careers

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13:00 to 16:00 Wednesday 28 October 2026

Join City of Glasgow College and Stellar Omada for an interactive afternoon exploring the opportunities, challenges and realities of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Continue reading City of Glasgow College & Stellar Omada present: Future Females in Tech: AI, Cyber Security and Digital Careers

2026, Careers, Event, In-person, industry, job changers, Students

SP Energy Networks presents: Supercharge your Career in Tech – get the inside scoop!

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16:00 to 18:00 Monday 28 September 2026

This event will guide you through the best route to suit you and spotlight study and career opportunities you may not know exist. Hear from and mix with seasoned pros, area specialists, career advisors, and career-starters to get a full 360 on what a tech career in sustainable energy solutions could look like for you. Continue reading SP Energy Networks presents: Supercharge your Career in Tech – get the inside scoop!

2026, Careers, Event, Graduates, In-person, Students

Morgan Stanley presents: Cyber Heist – Unleash Your Inner Hacker

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17:00 to 20:00 Tuesday 29 September 2026

This event is designed specifically for university and college students who are eager to explore the dynamic realm of cybersecurity. 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. Continue reading Morgan Stanley presents: Cyber Heist – Unleash Your Inner Hacker

2026, Careers, Event, Graduates, In-person, job changers, Students

Lloyds Banking Group presents: Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (College & University Students)

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13:00 to 15:00 Friday 2 October 2026

Explore career paths in tech through an afternoon of presentations, interactive exhibition stands and mini workshops. Continue reading Lloyds Banking Group presents: Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (College & University Students)

Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Educator Award 2025

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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

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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

Graduates, Students, university

SCEBE (Edinburgh Napier) and Equate Scotland present: Building networks for inclusion

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This collaboration between Equate Scotland and Edinburgh Napier University’s School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment aims is an opportunity to learn from and peer mentor each other.

15:00 to 17:00 Wednesday 9 October 2024
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Careers, Graduates, Students, university

Equate Scotland & Napier STEM present: Careers Event – Gender Minorities in STEM

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Speakers will give an overview of their journey in STEM, both studying and work life. They will also discuss barriers they have faced in their career, due to gender, and advice they would give others to overcome these.

14:00 to 16:00 Wednesday 2 October 2024
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Apprentices, Careers, Graduates, Students

Napier STEM presents: Women and gender minorities in STEM careers event

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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!
IN-PERSON
14:00 Wednesday 11 October 2023
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Apprentices, Careers, Employers, Graduates, high school, job changers, Parents, Students, Teachers

Morgan Stanley presents: Live Podcast Recording with Tandy Nicole

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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.
IN-PERSON
18:30 Friday 13 October 2023
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Parents, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2023

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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

Apprentices, Careers, Graduates, Past Events, Students

Barclays presents: Am I too technical to be promoted?

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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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Competitions, Past Activities, Students, Teachers

dressCode’s Hopper Awards

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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

Past Activities, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2022

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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

Past Activities, Students, Teachers

Ada Scotland Inspiring Teacher Award 2021

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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

Tech Tuesdays by Tech We Can

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Suitable for students 8-14 There’s more to a Tech Tuesday session than taking a ‘well, I never knew that!’ look at the tech we use every day. Each 20-45 minute session, led by a Tech We Can teacher,  is a fun, informative way to get 8-14 year olds excited about the possibilities of tech. It’s a chance to get hands on, with a challenge after each session. And it’s a chance to explore exciting career paths that most will be discovering for the first time. From AI and augmented reality to Co-Bots and even tech for the environment, there’s a … Continue reading Tech Tuesdays by Tech We Can