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Technology: The Gift That Just Keeps Giving
Christmas time is a time for giving and a time for sharing We give some lovely gifts but what happens to all the old technology that we no longer need? Often it gets put in a cupboard or handed down to a family member. But what if there was a better way to share and give... What… Continue reading Technology: The Gift That Just Keeps Giving
Making a difference at the Grass Roots Level – STEM
Too often I hear people talking about how we get young people interested in STEM subjects. They talk about children's lack of interest in maths and how they are just not that into learning about the STEM subjects. Yet when children are really young they are into everything and anything, they are little sponges willing… Continue reading Making a difference at the Grass Roots Level – STEM
Women in Technology – A Fad or A Fact?
Once again the subject of women in technology has come up again. This time because Melinda Gates has put her name and foundation behind this cause. The thing is we as women in technology have seen these initiatives come and go time and time again. Some of us have even tried to make change happen… Continue reading Women in Technology – A Fad or A Fact?
Book Review: Are the Androids Dreaming Yet?
Just before Christmas Are the Androids Dreaming Yet? landed on my doorstep. Â This book was one of very few that I requested to review as it comes from a former Manchester University Alumni student. Â As a former student there myself I thought it would be fascinating to read and I am glad I did. The… Continue reading Book Review: Are the Androids Dreaming Yet?
What is the best certification for an Enterprise Architect to possess?
The rise of the Enterprise Architect The world wide web and the advancement of technology over the last decade has forced enterprises to become more complex and integrated across multiple platforms to compete in an increasingly global marketplace. Due to this highly malleable environment, the way a company approaches their internal operational management and longitudinal… Continue reading What is the best certification for an Enterprise Architect to possess?
An interview with the First Female Microsoft Apprentice of the Year
The IT sector is an exciting, evolving and ever expanding market industry to work in. In fact, 500,000 new professionals will be needed in the UK over the next five years to fill the expansion in jobs and what is a growing skills gap. A great way to fill this void is through IT Apprenticeships. The Apprenticeship… Continue reading An interview with the First Female Microsoft Apprentice of the Year
Inspire: Three Questions with LJ Rich
In our fourth video of our Inspire series we asked BBC Click's LJ Rich and all tech wonder girl what got her into gadgets and technology. What you may not realise is that LJ is both into technology and music and she recently won a music hackathon! LJ has a music degree and doesn't have your typical tech… Continue reading Inspire: Three Questions with LJ Rich
Inspire: Three Questions with Ortis Deley
In our third video of our Inspire series we asked Ortis Deley former Gadget Show presenter and all round gadget fiend what got him into gadgets and technology. What you may not realise is that Ortis has a BSc in Pharmacy and has also been on Tomorrow's World. You can find out more about Ortis… Continue reading Inspire: Three Questions with Ortis Deley
Inspire: Three Questions with Kate Russell
In our second video in our inspire series we catch up with BBC Click's Kate Russell. Many of you probably know Kate from her time at BBC Click but did you also know that she is a published author and has spoken at Girl Geek Dinners! We asked Kate three questions to provide an insight… Continue reading Inspire: Three Questions with Kate Russell
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