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Posted on March 8th, 2011

Written by Sarah Lamb

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bursaries, Development, finance, software, Technology, training, trust, Women

The Guardian: Bursaries for Postgraduate Software Development Training

The Scott Trust Ltd, owner of Guardian Media Group plc, is offering two bursaries to assist students who face financial difficulty in attaining the necessary qualifications needed to pursue a career in software development for the web. The Scott Trust was created in 1936 following the death of CP Scott and his son Edward in [...]

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Sarah is the founder of the Girl Geek Dinners & GirlyGeekdom. She is a lover of gadgets, geeky things and sport! Find out more about her on her website.

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Posted on March 8th, 2011

Written by Steve Lamb

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atmosphere, british, Engineering, mobile, phone, Science, scientists, Southampton University, space, Technology, Windows

Brit geeks take phone to the edge of space!

The incredible team at the University of Southampton successfully launched a Windows Phone 7 handset into the stratosphere as a testbed for a series of experiements to further atmospheric research into pollution. Friday’s launch utilised a helium filled balloon to elevate a small package to an altitude of 18237 meters/59832 feet. The package contained a [...]

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Steve Lamb is known to be a positive disruptive force and is a geek with a passion for making the most of every day!

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Posted on March 2nd, 2011

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LadyGeek TV is back with Series 3!!!!

After a few months off to regroup, film and edit, LadyGeek TV is now back in full swing and just in time for spring too!!!! We know you missed it, we heard your dismay when the last series finished and we are now back into the swing of things super heroes and all!!! Have you [...]

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Sarah is the founder of the Girl Geek Dinners & GirlyGeekdom. She is a lover of gadgets, geeky things and sport! Find out more about her on her website.

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Posted on February 17th, 2011

Written by Sarah Lamb

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Conference Bursaries Google & UKUUG Spring 2011 Conference 22-24 March 2011 in Leeds

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to announce the UKUUG 2011 Conference Grant to encourage more female computer scientists to attend and participate in the UKUUG 2011 conference, 22-24 March 2011, Leeds, UK. We encourage all female computer scientists interested to apply. Two [...]

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Sarah is the founder of the Girl Geek Dinners & GirlyGeekdom. She is a lover of gadgets, geeky things and sport! Find out more about her on her website.

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Posted on December 4th, 2010

Written by Sarah Lamb

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Christmas Contract, cost, iPad, move, new, Pay As You Go, SIM, three.co.uk, Upfront Cost

Three UK to Stock IPad on Contract in time for Christmas

Three have announced that they are to stock the current range of iPads on contract. To me this is an interesting move that makes it more affordable for individuals to pay for an iPad over a period of 24 months. Now before you say but contracts are more expensive, look at the stats below. Here’s [...]

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Sarah is the founder of the Girl Geek Dinners & GirlyGeekdom. She is a lover of gadgets, geeky things and sport! Find out more about her on her website.

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Posted on December 4th, 2010

Written by Sarah Lamb

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Sneak Peak inside Facebook!

Earlier today a representative for the FT sent over some pictures and quotes from Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. Originally I considered putting the images and quotes up here for you to find but instead they are up on our Facebook Page for you to share with your friends. Considering the quote that he [...]

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Sarah is the founder of the Girl Geek Dinners & GirlyGeekdom. She is a lover of gadgets, geeky things and sport! Find out more about her on her website.

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Posted on November 8th, 2010

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BCS Digital Revolutions winners announced

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has announced the winners of the Digital Revolutions short film competition at Sheffield Doc/Fest. ‘This chair is not me’ by Andy Taylor-Smith has won the Amateur category. ‘The Scanner’ by Edward McGown has won the Professional category. Elizabeth Sparrow, President, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT said: About BCS [...]

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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is sharing the stories of five Information Pioneers who truly enabled the information society. Videos coming soon!

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