Women in Tech
Balancing act: tackling the 'motherhood penalty'
Research by a charity championing equality has revealed that approximately 250,000 mothers with young children have resigned from their positions due to childcare challenges.
Cambridge festival champions women's advancement in STEM
Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, became the nexus of a vibrant celebration of women's achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on the 26th and 27th of October.
Decoding the ‘lazy girl’ job trend
In an era dominated by social media, the ‘lazy girl’ job trend has emerged as a tongue-in-cheek challenge to the American corporate culture's endorsement of excessive working hours and productivity at the expense of personal wellbeing.
Electronic Specifier’s pioneering Women in Tech and Engineering event
Electronic Specifier proudly hosted its first Women in Technology and Engineering event on the 2nd November 2023 at the prestigious Curve Club in London.
72% of women in tech have experienced sexism
Research has revealed that 72% of women in tech roles agree that they have experienced some form of sexism when working in the industry highlighting a widespread toxic culture, unveiled in Fawcett Society’s report, in partnership with Virgin Media O2.
Amazon awards over £1M to women to increase diversity in STEM
On National Engineering Day, Amazon announces the expansion of its Amazon Future Engineer Bursary Programme, providing financial support to 30 women from low-income households studying engineering and computer science degrees in the UK.
Keela: protective clothing designed for women
Keela Tactical, a name synonymous with the latest outdoor protective clothing, is a British manufacturing company that stands at the forefront of military apparel for both men and women.
The 'sheconomy': implications for the electronics industry
Women's economic involvement and buying influence attained notable levels in 2023, a transformation now referred to as the ‘sheconomy’.
Smarttech247 launches its third Women in Cyber Security Academy
Smarttech247, a multi-award-winning provider of AI-enhanced cyber security services providing automated managed detection and response for a portfolio of international clients, is pleased to announce that it has launched its third Women in Cyber Security Academy to help address the cyber security skills shortage.
Smarttech247 CEO, Raluca Saceanu, talks cyber security, AI, and diversity in tech
Cyber security is a terrain that is constantly evolving. Born from the need to keep up with that evolution, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a formidable ally.