Tag: women in tech
HP survey shows seven in ten women interested in tech sector
New research commissioned by computer firm HP shows that nearly 70% of the women across the UK are interested in jobs in the tech sector. Specialised technical roles could also see a significant increase in female recruits, with one third of the women willing to consider that kind of work. The new poll suggests that…
1 in 3 female IT professionals put off by the lack of diversity, claims Kaspersky Lab
Today marks International Women in STEM day and while the UK tech sector growth is outpacing the rest of the UK economy, new research from Kaspersky Lab has found that more than a third of female IT professionals in the UK were put off by the unequal gender split in tech when starting their career. The study…
Women in tech Q&A: Merel Theisen, Web Developer at Mendeley
At ShinyShiny, we're lucky to get to speak to a lot of women in interesting roles. Last year we interviewed Anastasia Emmanuel, then director of European Technology and Design at Indiegogo; we've spoken to Sarah Outen MBE, the amazing sportswoman who undertakes incredible solo adventures around the globe; and Victoria, better known as InTheFrow, the…
Women lead the way in crowdfunding – Anastasia Emmanuel, Indiegogo’s Director of European Technology & Design
Anastasia Emmanuel is a one-woman show. Small, slight and instantly familiar, she exudes the kind of positive energy which makes you immediately want to be friends with her - yet beyond the bonhomie is one very smart woman who is hugely passionate about technology and the role it can play in changing people’s lives. For…