tech3shed Archives - Women's Tech Hub~Bristol

3rd November 20198th July 2021

It’s Bristol Technology Festival

Obviously, the Main event is:

Bristol Tech Fair 2019 November the 9th

All the other stuff you can find on their events page here

So come along and chat – most of them are recruiting or supporting diverse teams into Tech. If not now then they are happy to discuss future jobs , training or support and advise you on the skills you will need to get you onto a great career path in Tech.

Tech³Shed Super-Inclusive Careers Fair

Check out our JobsBoard to see some of the great Jobs they are looking to discuss – contact us in advance if you want an introduction on info@wthub.org – this event is now SOLD OUT

WISE mini-conference

Check out the program for the WISE conference here – this event is now SOLD OUT

Technotopia

Check out the latest details for Technotopia here – this event is now SOLD OUT

27th October 20198th July 2021

Tech³Shed Super Inclusive Careers Fair

Tech³Shed Careers Fair

We’d like to say a big WELCOME and thank-you to all of our Sponsors – we are still talking to a couple but we have most onboard now so we would love to introduce them to you all. These are the companies that support Women’s Tech Hub to be sustainable and carry on our offerings that we work hard on, so a big thanks from us!

Deloitte Digital –
- Have a new Tech Hub in Bristol and also run training academys to retrain
Desklodge
- Long term sponsors of Womens Tech Hub and have the most welcoming inclusive coworking spaces in Bristol in our opinion)
Fusion Processing
- Cutting edge CAV company – come see what they are working on
Graphcore
- Cutting edge IPU AI silicon design
Growth Hub
- Funded free business support
KETL
- Data specialist with a new cutting edge CLEKT offering
Lloyds Banking Group
- Run returner programmes as well as great jobs and apprenticeships
Newicon
- Cutting edge software firm, looking for diverse teams and sponsor visas
Scott Logic
- Software agency with cutting edge cyber solutions
Tech Talent Academy
- A new heavily subsidised Full stack bootcamp in the city with careers support
Tumelo
- Transparency and ethical financial investment software
UltraSoc
- Chip design with Safety at its heart
Xavier Analytics
- Great startup for accountants managing multiple Xero accounts

Check out our JobsBoard to see some of the great Jobs they are looking to discuss – contact us in advance if you want an introduction on info@wthub.org

WISE mini-conference

Check out the program for the WISE conference here – this event is now SOLD OUT

Technotopia

Check out the latest details for Technotopia here – this event is now SOLD OUT

20th October 201910th April 2021

Bristol Tech Fair presents ..

Technotopia

As the excitement is growing, we want to share the activities our fantastic exhibitors are preparing, including a creative workshop and 5G Demos with the University of Bristol, A Virtual Reality launchpad with our friends at Rocketmakers, Consequential robotics and Miro-E, a programable Robot Dog, Eco-Bot II a robot powered by dead flies developed by the Bristol BioEnergy Centre, Lego Mindstorm with The Institute of Physics, Thymio robots and Virtual Reality experiences with the University of West of England team and a Cybersecurity workshop with Cybersecurity Associates. More surprises to come!

WISE mini-conference

1100-1200 Session 1: Schools: My Skills App and Role Models by Women in Science and Engineering + The Flying Challenge – Ablaze and Airbus

1200-1300 Session 2: Universities and Colleges: What it means to be BAME in STEM and what it means to be an Ally – University of Bristol Lara Lalemi and Fred

1330-1430 Session 3: Industry and entry: Women Like Me and mentoring Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers, Senior Lecturer – Science Communication Unit and Engineering Design and Mathematics

+ Frank Water – safe water charity – From networks in UK to Engineers without Borders + RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution An historical network of volunteers + designing and engineering lifeboats

1430-1530 Session 4: Senior Management and Boardrooms: The Women’s Tech Hub Networks and Stories – a community and connector – Helen Farmer/ Serrie Chapman + UWE – Women’s Networks in STEM Dr. Vanda Papafilippou’s Research + Reflection Session Helen Farmer

Tech3Shed Careers Fair

We are almost full now and will start announcing some of the jobs that the companies are looking to fill and a little more on what the sponsors do if you are considering a career in Tech – so keep an eye out for the posts! Check out our JobsBoard to see some of the great Jobs they are looking to discuss – contact us in advance if you want an introduction on info@wthub.org

13th October 201928th February 2021

Remember Remember the 9th of November

It’s all the fun of the BristolTech Fair!

We’re starting to get very excited by the Fair and the companies coming along to show off their support of their Diverse and inclusive workforce! We have almost 1000 tickets gone already and the events and sponsors are starting to come together So don’t forget to signup here on Eventbrite.

WISE mini-conference

A quick overview – last week we shared the WISE mini conference aimed at the grown ups this part is a discussion about challenges and opportunities from school to the boardroom. Bitesize talks, debates and listening opportunities from experts and people with lived experience. Interactive exhibition – have your say and put your programme/action/idea/or question on the map – alongside the main facts and challenges and solutions.

Tech3Shed Careers Fair

The Careers Fair is the second that we have run and we have called out to teh city to see what great companies out there want to talk about Diversity and want to actually have a converstaion with diverse groups. Whilst we concentrate on getting the women into the industry we welcome all diversity and people looking for work to come along and have a discussion.

Companies currently signed up (there are others still mid signup .. we’ll let you know who as they confirm!) are:

6th October 20198th January 2021

WISE conference and AI fun

Networks and what works for STEAM Science Technology Engineering Art and Ms, from School to Boardroom?

An event for Women, Allies and including Men in the conversation, in association with WISE and STEM Accord.

What is it?

An event for Frank conversations and action to share, explore and accelerate, action and ambition for better work for everyone + better workplaces, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. And we’ve included Art, because the creative and digital opportunities are colliding, and we want to make our efforts as visual, interesting and accessible as possible.
What helps attract, retain and develop female talent, and talent from every background and under–represented group from school to boardroom?

You are invited to join in the conversation/ exhibition/ activities about challenges and opportunities from school to the boardroom. Bitesize talks, debates and listening opportunities from experts and people with lived experience. Interactive exhibition – have your say and put your programme/action/idea/or question on the map – alongside the main facts and challenges and solutions. What are our challenges and opportunities in Bristol and the South West?

Contact: Helen Farmer helen@voicebyvolume.com 07795621781 to help host/ speak/support and Book on Eventbrite

The Echoborg returns this October!

The sell-out I am Echoborg is returning this October, and hitting the road! With multiple dates coming up in both Bristol and London, there will be plenty of opportunities to experience this unique Future of Storytelling Award shortlisted show for yourself.
Here are just some of the upcoming dates, or visit our website for a full list. It’s at teh wardrobe theatre this Wednesday and you can book tickets here.