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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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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

Past Events

Why you (and your children) should know about the world of technology

8 October 20206 August 2021 matt

In this presentation you will find out about the fantastic opportunities that exist in the world of technology and how knowing about technology can open up a rewarding career.

LIVE: 17:00 Thursday 15 October 2020 Continue reading Why you (and your children) should know about the world of technology

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NatWest Women In Technology

8 October 20206 August 2021 matt

Join members of the NatWest Women in Tech network, as we discuss our various pathways into working in technology and the exciting career and development opportunities that are available when working for one of the largest financial services groups.

LIVE: 14:00-15:00 Thursday 15 October 2020 Continue reading NatWest Women In Technology

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Building Confidence in Girls – Baroness Goudie & Melissa Di Donato

8 October 20206 August 2021 matt

Learn about the importance of female confidence in this live Q&A, brought to you by Inner Wings in collaboration with Ada Scotland Festival.

LIVE: 14:30 – 15:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020 Continue reading Building Confidence in Girls – Baroness Goudie & Melissa Di Donato

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Ada Lovelace Festival Scottish Government Workshop

2 October 20206 August 2021 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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Q&A with Barclays’ Software Engineering Graduate Apprentices

29 September 20206 August 2021 matt

Join Kathleen West and Laura Nixon from Barclays to hear about their experience of working for one of the world’s most recognisable financial institutions while studying for a Software Engineering degree with the University of Glasgow.

LIVE: 16:00-17:00 Tuesday 13 October 2020 Continue reading Q&A with Barclays’ Software Engineering Graduate Apprentices

Past Events

QuantumBlack Career Session

26 September 20206 August 2021 matt

An hour session introducing a Software Engineer, a Front End Engineer, a Data Engineer and a Data Scientist from QuantumBlack in a series of 4 short talks.

LIVE: 13:00-14:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020 Continue reading QuantumBlack Career Session

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Ask the Expert: Monica Richardson

24 September 202021 May 2023 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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Secondary dressCode club!

16 September 20206 August 2021 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!

Past Events

Ada Festival Launch

9 September 202026 September 2022 matt

Recording of our launch event on 13 October 2020, featuring a welcome from Richard Lochhead, Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, and a keynote from dressCode founder, Toni Scullion. Continue reading Ada Festival Launch

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dressCode’s Secondary Cyber Security Challenge

18 August 20206 August 2021 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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