Women in Tech

As Technology Becomes More Ubiquitous, Women Have Become The New Market

Endeavour Press | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK Tech
Endeavour Press

Sometimes, caught at the coffee dock, a man will lower his voice and ask me: Why do YOU think there are so few women in IT? In my 15 years of working in IT, I am still usually the only woman on the team.

Why I Chose Learning on the Job Over Life in the Library

Priscilla Ossai | Posted 01.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Priscilla Ossai

Just a year ago I was a Year 13 prefect studying ICT, French & Business; now my title is Apprentice Software Developer at Sky! For anyone unsure of where their career will take them, you'll be amazed at what can change in twelve months!

Tech Girls Love Fashion Too!

Chloe Watts | Posted 14.05.2013 | UK Tech
Chloe Watts

This article is all about showcasing their talents and work whilst celebrating the increase of women in fashion technology getting their geek on!

Meet The ePad Femme: The Latest Outrageous (And Pink) 'Tablet For Women'

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 14.05.2013 | UK Tech

A tablet designed for women - or what someone with no imagination and a Victorian etiquette manual supposes women are like - has been branded sexist a...

Girls: Shout Loud if You Want to Get Ahead

Belinda Parmar | Posted 05.05.2013 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

What is about that bloke on the opposite desk? You work just as hard as him. You're just as good at your job. Better even. But somehow he keeps getting noticed. Why? Because he's shouting about what he does.

MWC: Where Are All the Women?

Belinda Parmar | Posted 24.04.2013 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

Less than one in five UK tech positions (17% to be exact) are held by women. You'd think that an internationally respected event like the Mobile World Congress would be keen to represent the industry in the best possible light, yet their lineup of speakers has failed to match even the poor gender ratios of the UK tech industry.

The PS4 Launch Neglected Female Gamers

Belinda Parmar | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

In an event that lasted longer than Les Misérables and featured a cast just as big, not a single woman took to the stage to talk. Instead we were treated to an endless sausage fest of Sony execs droning on and games developers talking about how 'ambitious' the work they were doing was.

In IT Women Are Worth Less Than Men

Judith Lewis | Posted 20.04.2013 | UK Tech
Judith Lewis

Ever since I started working in IT I've been told that I make less than a man with the same skills. I chose to ignore that and focus on doing an awesome job, figuring I'd be paid what I was worth.

Mermaid, Videogames Writer, Role Model

Belinda Parmar | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

When Rhianna Pratchett was a little girl, she wanted to be a writer. Or a mermaid. Today she is an award-winning scriptwriter, story editor and - a term that she coined - a narrative paramedic for videogames.

Three Recent TV Ad Tropes That Women Are Sick Of

Belinda Parmar | Posted 01.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
Belinda Parmar

Women are now involved in 80% of household purchasing decisions. And how many advertising directors are female? Only 3%. This might be the reason that so much of the ad industry's female-orientated output feels hopelessly out-of-date.

Will Shields Boost Silicon Roundabout?

Josh Krichefski | Posted 15.01.2013 | UK Tech
Josh Krichefski

We have faced criticism for being the industrial underdog in recent years. However innovative approaches to business have brought about much commercial success in the UK of late.

The Rise of the Tech Female Networks in the UK

Katerina Zherebtsova | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK Tech
Katerina Zherebtsova

British women are doing it all over again. Having won the battle over 100 years ago, their current agenda is yet again a winning ticket. Having spoken to a number of young female and male entrepreneurs and having attended a number of recent tech events, it's official. Being a woman entrepreneur in UK right now is a wonderful gift of our times.

Review: Motorola RAZR i

Belinda Parmar | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

I think the Razr will be a big seller this year. Skinny has always been fashionable.

Top Five #edtech Tools for the New Term

Sue Nieland | Posted 10.12.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Sue Nieland

Scan the social web and you'll find thousands of teachers sharing tips and advice on what's out there and what's helpful. Here are five ed tech tools that every teacher could consider bringing into the classroom this year.

The Importance of Ada Lovelace Day

Helena Jidborg Alexander | Posted 15.12.2012 | UK Tech
Helena Jidborg Alexander

Ada Lovelace the world's first computer programmer. Yes, I am serious; the first computer programmer was indeed a woman.

ZTE Grand X (Review)

Belinda Parmar | Posted 06.10.2012 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

You get a 5 megapixel camera and the luxury feel without the hefty price tag, allowing you to upgrade in a year's time and spend the money you saved on another great mid-range phone.

Kobo Vox Review: A Brick Short of the Bridge Between Tablets and eReaders

Belinda Parmar | Posted 21.07.2012 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

The Vox eReader is an attempt by kobo to bridge the gap between e-readers and tablets, but there are a few bricks missing in this bridge...

Why Aren't There More Women in Tech? I'll Tell You Why I'm Not

Sarah Moran | Posted 14.05.2012 | UK Tech
Sarah Moran

Why don't young girls feel awesome? Here's why I never felt awesome enough to pursue maths, science or engineering despite being awesomely capable to do so.

Melanie Hick

Young Women In Tech: Victoria Palmer, Dyson Engineer

HuffingtonPost.com | Melanie Hick | Posted 08.03.2012 | UK Tech

Do you ever wonder who is behind all the gadgets you use at home? When you think Dyson, it's easy to assume it's all James' own handywork. But beh...

Interview: Diana Stepner, Head of Future Technologies, Pearson

Huffington Post UK | Melanie Hick | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK Tech

The Women of the Future awards are an annual programme that seeks and rewards the female leaders of tomorrow. But one woman whose job title is ess...

Lady Geek Christmas Wishlist 2011

Belinda Parmar | Posted 25.01.2012 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

Each year tech companies will try and tell you what gadgets to get for Christmas by blabbing on about RIM, RAM and terrabytes. Yawn. And don't even get us started on the pink and sparkly gifts of season's past. But fear not - hopefully no returns will be necessary if you write this year's letter to Santa with a little help from Lady Geek.

Melanie Hick

Women Of The Future Awards: Are These Women The Future Of Science And Technology?

HuffingtonPost.com | Melanie Hick | Posted 08.01.2012 | UK Tech

Could an 18-year-old who discovered two asteroids and a doctor who found bacteria can power cars be the future of women in technology? The Women of th...