Advancing Gender Diversity in Tech
As I’m sure all of you reading this know, Ada Lovelace was the first to recognise that the machine had applications beyond pure calculation, and published the first algorithm intended to be carried out by such a machine. As a result, she is sometimes regarded as the first to recognise the full potential of a computing machine and the first computer programmer. Every year we celebrate the fact that this is the industry for women to be involved in and this year is no exeption!
Borrowing this great pick from The finding Ada page
If you didn’t already know, DeskLodge has just taken on a new space in Bristol – DeskLodge House, Redcliffe Way. Thanh (one of our co-founders) is mostly over there currently …. on her own with the builders and lots of dust . She is offering up early tours for you all, so if you fancy a nose around! As always, they have some pretty kooky decor going in and there will be lots of coworking, which we love at Women’s Tech Hub as much as we love DeskLodge and their wonderfully friendly team (even Sam!)
“Hatpins to Hashtags is an innovative region wide project developed by Feminist Archive South exploring and reclaiming the tools of democracy to mobilize activism and celebrate herstory. Throughout Autumn and Winter 2018, a dynamic programme of digital engagement, educational workshops and exhibitions across the south west will advocate for greater gender parity in local and national politics and increase knowledge of UK democracy.”
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