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Tag: 2021

Parents, Students, Teachers

What’s it really like to study tech at uni?

15 October 202120 January 2022 rachel

Ever thought about studying tech at uni? Now’s your chance to ask questions of three students already studying computing, software engineering and ethical hacking.

LIVE: 21 October at 1pm Continue reading What’s it really like to study tech at uni?

Students, Teachers
Building Confidence in Girls

Building Confidence in Students

5 October 202120 January 2022 rachel

Discover the importance of reaching your goals. In the session we will discuss how to build your confidence in order to pursue a career in STEM.

LIVE: 20 October at 2.30pm Continue reading Building Confidence in Students

Graduates, Students, Teachers

There is No Wrong Path to Technology

4 October 202120 January 2022 rachel

Discover how two women changed their career path. Hear their journey as they talk you through their steps to change.

LIVE: 19 October at 4pm Continue reading There is No Wrong Path to Technology

Apprentices, Graduates, Students

Barclays: First Steps in Tech – How to Take the Right Career Path

3 October 20216 October 2021 rachel

Discover what an early career in technology is all about with the team at Barclays.

LIVE: 11 October 2021 at 5pm Continue reading Barclays: First Steps in Tech – How to Take the Right Career Path

Apprentices, Graduates, Students, Teachers

Barclays: How We Switched to A Tech Career

3 October 20216 October 2021 rachel

Join the team at Barclays in this panel event where they will be discussing different journeys into the world of technology.

LIVE: 18 October at 5pm Continue reading Barclays: How We Switched to A Tech Career

Students

Equate Meetup: Ada Lovelace Day

28 September 202129 September 2021 rachel

Join Equate Scotland’s meetup and hear from inspirational women share their stories into the world of tech.

LIVE: 13 October at 5.30pm Continue reading Equate Meetup: Ada Lovelace Day

Programming, Students

How to Start Coding

28 September 202128 September 2021 rachel

How to start coding with Code First Girls. In this session we’ll introduce you to arrange of free classes and courses to get you started.

LIVE: 13 October at 5pm Continue reading How to Start Coding

Launch
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Ada Scotland Festival Launch Event

26 September 202120 January 2022 rachel

Ada Scotland Festival launches 11 October at 3pm. Jamie Hepburn to open the festival, followed by Liz Dighton of Boroughmuir High School.

LIVE: 11 October 2021 at 3pm Continue reading Ada Scotland Festival Launch Event

Students

Digital Futures – Dell Technologies

26 September 202128 September 2021 rachel

Discover how technology impacts every part of our lives. In this session Dell Technologies will talk you through the many different careers available in technology.

LIVE: 21 October at 11am Continue reading Digital Futures – Dell Technologies

Apprentices, Graduates

Women into Tech mentoring circle

23 September 20216 October 2021 rachel

If you are concerned about the gender imbalance in the tech world this mentoring session is perfect for you. Join us and share your views and challenges.

LIVE: 12 October 2021 at 5pm Continue reading Women into Tech mentoring circle

2021, Students

Data Skills Live: Defend The Rhino 🦏

23 September 20216 October 2021 rachel

We need you to help save the Rhino. Challenge your students to help save these beautiful animals using their technical skills. No exp. required.

LIVE: 20 October at 10am Continue reading Data Skills Live: Defend The Rhino 🦏

Cyber-security
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Hack the Flag

23 September 202124 October 2021 rachel

Hack the Flag challenge with Edinburgh Napier University Security Society (ENUSEC) a society of students and staff interested in all aspects of cybersecurity.

LIVE: 12-14 October and 19-21 October Continue reading Hack the Flag

Students
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Tech Women Talk Opportunities

18 September 202120 January 2022 rachel

Join our panel of inspirational young women who together will share their unexpected journeys into the world of tech.

LIVE: 20 October at 5pm Continue reading Tech Women Talk Opportunities

Students

My Story – Mahum Khan (Women in Games Ambassador)

14 September 202120 January 2022 rachel

Career journey, highs and lows, and what she’s learned along the way. There will be an opportunity for questions at the end.

LIVE: 14 October at 2-3pm. Continue reading My Story – Mahum Khan (Women in Games Ambassador)

Teachers

Change your School with Serious Games

7 September 202120 October 2021 rachel

A workshop to help school teachers identify changes they want to bring about within their schools, and design serious games to help enact that change.

LIVE: 20 October 2021 at 4-5pm
Continue reading Change your School with Serious Games

Programming, Teachers

Teacher CPD: Barefoot Programming with Scratch

2 September 202111 October 2021 rachel

Get to grips with Scratch programming and the concepts of sequence, repetition and selection through a series of Scratch activities.

LIVE: 12 October at 3.45pm Continue reading Teacher CPD: Barefoot Programming with Scratch

Gaming, Students

Inspire Me: Want to be a Game Designer?

2 September 20217 September 2021 rachel

Get a taste of what it’s like to be a Game Designer. Using Microsoft MakeCode you’ll get hands on experience creating your very own video game.

LIVE: 12 October 2021 at 10am Continue reading Inspire Me: Want to be a Game Designer?

ai, Students

Inspire Me: Exploring the world of Data and AI

2 September 20217 September 2021 rachel

Explore the world of AI with The Data Lab Innovation Centre.

LIVE: 18 October at 4pm Continue reading Inspire Me: Exploring the world of Data and AI

Creative, Students

Show Me: Code Art

23 August 202118 October 2021 rachel

Get creative, learning how to develop and create all kinds of shapes and designs. Hands on session ideal for anyone who enjoys designing new concepts.

LIVE: 19 October at 10am Continue reading Show Me: Code Art

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