TechTogether

Every March we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognising the contributions and achievements of women across all areas of society. It is a time to highlight social, economic, cultural and political successes while also reflecting on the ongoing efforts needed to achieve gender equality and ensure women’s safety.

A quick look back at our webinar exploring how AI navigates queer content, and where allyship meets algorithms.

AI’s potential can be unlocked by addressing its biases through inclusivity and diversity, ensuring fairer outcomes for all.

Rim Almaliki of FDM Group explores what role do everyday people play in holding AI accountable.

Preeti Garg explores the role of inclusive AI across healthcare, manufacturing, and finance.

techUK hosted a webinar with leading women in scale-ups to discuss actionable recommendations for the next government, along with how industry is already leading the way to embed diversity across their organisations. 

Read this blog from Mercator Digital on AI and bias.

Nina and Claire break down how the Women in Energy forum explored how technology will help to shape the energy transition.

Hatch Digital's Xanthe dives into the benefits of ditching CVs and what it could mean for diversity.

Women-led businesses will receive more help to sell overseas after a study found Scotland could benefit from billions of pounds in extra trade.

While female and diverse founders face significant challenges in securing investment, their resilience and innovation continue to drive change in the entrepreneurial landscape.

At CrossWorkers, we do more than IT outsourcing, we build a workplace where cultures, expertise, and innovation come together.

Tech scale-ups are increasingly recognised as critical drivers of the UK government's mission to drive economic growth

Not every founder has equal access to funding opportunities and while improvements have been made in recent years, there is still a long way to go.

Due diligence traditionally covers business operations, finances, intellectual property laws, and litigation risks. However, immigration needs to start being considered

Check out AND Digital’s report into the experience of women working in technology.

Oliver Hester talks about the importance of talent attraction, assessment, development and support in creating opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds.

Encouraging girls to venture into STEM is vital, but a more intricate challenge emerges as women climb the career ladder, encountering distinct barriers.

In this interview, Jo Etheridge shares her reflections on women in technology, diversity and inclusion, and how to overcome a lack of technical experience in the industry.  

Allyship, defined as showing up and advocating for your peers, particularly those from marginalised groups, is fundamental across the world of work and the technology space is no exception.  

Grace Castillo talks about what her experiences have taught her in the tech sector.

Having a mentor is so much more than just talking to someone to validate your goals; it’s a powerful exchange with untold opportunities to utilise. 

Dr Iretioluwa Akerele, Cybersecurity Lead at Cybarik looks at how mentorship can bridge the cybersecurity talent gap.

Mentorship is often seen through the lens of structured programs or curated career development plans. While these approaches have merit, they are just one piece of a much broader puzzle.

Zoe Billingham discusses how allyship is a critical driver for progress and innovation in tech, and benefits everyone involved. 

techUK has joined City of London Corporation's Women Pivoting to Digital Steering Taskforce.

Jo Bishenden, Chief Learning Officer from QA Ltd talks about the talent neurodiverse individuals can offer in the tech industry and the importance of representation.

In partnership with Leonardo, WithYouWithMe (WYWM) is pioneering a skills-based approach to workforce mobility through the Operations-to-Engineering programme. This initiative is not just about career development—it’s about redefining how businesses discover and nurture talent. 

Tatiana Smith, Associate Director at international engineering consultancy Deerns on how current technology workers can inspire the next generation.

The technology industry is moving faster than ever, and making sure young people have access to the right skills is crucial for building a future-ready workforce.

Looking back at my journey through the Mercator Academy's first cohort, I'd like to share some reflections that might particularly resonate with young people considering their future in tech. 

Dr Tracy Gardner from Flip Computing discusses the growing importance of 3D creation across the tech industry. She explains why 3D creation offers a relevant route into tech for girls and opens up a range of rewarding careers across many industries. She introduces Flock XR, a free open source 3D creation tool designed to offer girls a reason to stay in the tech pipeline.

On the 26th of March, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, over 100 women convened at techUK for a focused conversation on Digital Ethics and AI Safety for inclusive innovation. This event was part of techUK's Tech Together Campaign during Women's History Month and marked the inaugural session of our Decoding Digital Ethics Webinar Series.

Kathy Liu, Founder of Inclusive Cyber, takes us through her journey from the humanities to cybersecurity, and why cyber needs to hire from non-tech backgrounds

Nina and Claire break down how the Women in Energy forum explored how technology will help to shape the energy transition.

Tobias calls for better male allyship for women in tech.

Nell highlights the importance of fostering psychologically safe environments.

Georgie tells us how both men and women can work together to drive real change in gender diversity.

Explore their career journeys through the dynamic digital world of Digital Trust.

Khalima gives us her take on why diversity is a strategic advantage.

Anne Gosal tells the positive story of how far gender parity has come, and reflects on how far there is still to go.

Jill explores the interaction between technology and mental health, particularly with the rise of AI.

Afrin explores how technology can be used to overcome the challenges presented by disability.

Anita makes the case for apprenticeships as a tool for creating a diverse workforce.

Janet, a professional in the Health, Social Care, and wellbeing sector, shares the challenges she has faced as a woman.

Ahead of International Data Centre Day on 20 March 2024 we consider what we believe to be some of the most important trends that are likely to have an impact on the data centre industry over the next 12 months

Olena discusses the success of Intellectsoft improving their gender representation in recent years.

Takayo Takamuro, Managing Director of Telehouse Europe, highlights the vital role of mentorship in guiding more women into leadership roles. 

Work placements for young people in data centres foster new skills among the IT professionals of tomorrow, writes Astrid van de Guchte, Senior Manager.

Aashna gives us her perspective as a woman working in the data centre industry.

Tim gives us his view on how diversity can help fill skills gaps.

In an inspirational story about the importance of pursuing one’s passions, a software engineer describes her move from the NHS to the tech industry.

Jake Wall, Policy Manager for Skills and the Future of Work, discusses the transformative role AI can play in driving accessibility and opportunity for all.

Preeti tells us how inclusive design can help businesses reach a diverse audience.

Sam Fox looks at how blind veterans interact with tech and the accessibility issues that can arise there.

Omon explains how AI can play a role for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Actions for industry, academia and policy makers.

A guide on digital accessibility that explains the fundamental difference between Universal and Inclusive design when pursuing “Design for all”.

Claire Pointon dives into why demographic disparities need to be reduced in STEM.

Amelia Miller, published psychologist from the University of Cambridge and co-founder of ivee, discusses how The Motherhood Penalty caps women’s lifetime earnings - and what we can do about it.

Changing career paths is not always easy. In this article, I’ll take you through my own experience of transitioning into tech, and the how’s and the why’s behind this decision.

Historically, UX pioneers have not emphasized designing for a diverse range of user identities which means UX design is often taught with little-to-no mention of inclusive design practices. In this article, we’ll define these terms and share why inclusive design principles are a critical component of successful UX Design. 

Kady Marriott makes the case for skills-based hiring being highly effective and a way of promoting diversity and inclusion.

Lynne Peabody explores the challenges for the workforce presented by the rise of AI.

Theresa Palmer, Global Head of DE&I at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, analyses the state of gender diversity within the technology industry.

Pamela Sengupta sets out her recommendations to foster gender diversity in the tech industry.

Jo Hoggarth of Cloud Gateway makes the case for making mental health a priority in the tech industry.

Meredith Patton from Sopra Steria tells us how low-Code No-Code platforms can enable greater workforce diversity

Hatch Digital's Xanthe dives into the benefits of ditching CVs and what it could mean for diversity.

International Women's Day launched over a hundred years ago to celebrate the achievements of women in different areas across society, work, culture and politics. Progress has been made in various areas, but violence against women and girls (VAWG) and incidents of rape and serious sexual offence (RASSO) remain a prevalent issue that has a significant impact on women.  

Julie investigates the breakthroughs women are making in the data centre industry.

In a world where expectations greatly outweigh encouragement, the need for women to share their journeys has become increasingly important. 

Mayur Vira explores the challenges posed by the diversity gap.

Samuel Ajiboyede explores equity culture, and how well businesses are achieving it.

Amanda Whicher, Director at Hays specialising in Public Services Technology, explores how employers can ensure equal opportunities for their diverse teams to progress their careers.

Sarah Adefehinti discusses the complications behind diversity policy.

Strategies to bring in equal opportunities and support your team. Building an inclusive and highly efficient workplace for all. 

A commentary on the state of mental health support in the tech industry and a guide to what employers can do to actively help their employees.

AND’s Chief of Group Marketing Shan Beerstecher shares how a South African upbringing made her an activist and disruptor. She discusses the value of fresh perspectives, self-awareness, and the challenges that persist for women in the tech sector. And she explains why, when it comes to successful transformation, “cultural transformation is the key; tech is the sideshow.” 

Sopra Steria tell us about the success of their Women’s Inclusive Network

VAAMG Consulting tells us how they are overcoming barriers to inclusion

Get involved with our diversity and inclusion campaign month, happening throughout March 2024.