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
A nationwide poll of 1,000 16 – 18 year olds, more than half of respondents (56%) said the digital sector needs to be more diverse and inclusive
In response to this poll and its own research undertaken with Deloitte, the Institute of Coding (IoC), a consortium of universities and employers whose mission is to develop the next generation of digital talent, has launched a new campaign CTRL
No more ‘manels’: new code of conduct from Nature to strive for more diverse meetings
Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03784-x Last month, top scientific journal Nature made a commitment within its code of conduct to make its conferences more inclusive, as part of a wider move across the journal to promote diversity. This follows studies within Nature which
Women in STEM conference 21st May Central London
This conference will be held in Central London to promote women in STEM subjects. The welcome address is by Dr Hayaatun Silem, CEO, Royal Academy of Engineering. The full program is available here. From the conference website: The Women in