Carnegie UK Trust, Operation Black Vote and UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies have published a report on Race Inequality in the Workforce: Exploring connections between work, ethnicity and mental health. Quoting from the report: In this report, we present new
WISE at Queen Mary
WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) at Queen Mary is hosting a film screening of ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ to mark International Women’s Day on 8th March. For information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wiseqmul-presents-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks-tickets-94849482355
‘Thinking differently about lifelong learning’ – Institute of Coding annual conference
Queen Mary is one of 33 universities working with the Institute of Coding to bring together industry, government, higher education and outreach partners to create new courses and provide support that attracts fresh talent into digital careers. Together we are
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February
From https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day: Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in
⭐ Springboard Women’s Development Programme
A call for applications for Springboard Women’s Development Programme has opened with a deadline for submission of midday 26th February 2020. Springboard is a four month personal and professional development programme for those identifying as women. It offers participants the opportunity to undertake
⭐ LGBT+ History Month
Queen Mary is proud of its diverse staff and student body and recognises the significant contribution LGBTQ+ people have made to the University and the wider community. The University is proud to be part of the annual celebration of LGBT+
Women in Computer Science Conference, University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is hosting the 7th annual Oxbridge Women in Computer Science conference on the 12th March 2020. This event is free and open to anyone in STEM, regardless of gender identity or career stage, and will have a keynote
‘Thinking Differently’ – Institute of Coding 2nd annual conference
The second annual conference of the Institute of Coding (IoC) will take place on 24-25 February 2020. The conference will have a packed programme of sessions from employers and educators and the IoC is particularly pleased to share that one
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2019
Computer Weekly as created a round up of women in tech stories in 2019. Computer Weekly writes, Despite efforts to increase the diversity in the technology industry, little progress has been made over the past decade. The percentage of women
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science – National Rising talents programme (UK & Ireland)
Application deadline: 27 January 2020. Application page: https://www.forwomeninscience.com/en/fellowships/563719035 The awards have been designed to provide flexible and practical financial support to ensure these women further their research and careers. With the flexible grant, winners may choose to spend their fellowship