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22/12/2010
Want to change the world? Got an idea worth spreading? If so then you could be in with a chance to win one of two free places at TEDxGranta, an inspiring event that will feature an outstanding lineup of talks from the TEDWomen event on the theme of Women Shaping the Future. The event is open to men and women who are interested in sharing great idea...
21/12/2010
Written by Hannah Fazal.
RAFT stands for the Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust. We are a charity pioneering research into practical and affordable ways to save and repair skin. All of us here at RAFT are heavily dependent on IT, from the fundraisers to the scientists.
Dr Raina Zarb Adami is RAFT’s Surgical Research Fellow wo...
20/12/2010
Written by Jessica Lowe.
A few years ago buying property was the thing to do, but with a shaky market, many people are shying away from mortgages and choosing rent instead. For businesses, renting office space means less risk, more variety and the option to move on when it suits you.
With solutions to suit all manner of businesses and budgets,...
16/12/2010
With career orientated blogs spreading like wildfire, there are lots of articles and advice pieces on the internet about how to progress your career. But every now and then it's nice to hear tales from people who have been there, done that and bought the t-shirt, as the saying goes.
Women in Technology recently held an event 'How to achieve a g...
13/12/2010
Diversity, quotas, positive discrimination - all these areas can be rather controversial. Another topic that ties into this mix is that of women's networks.
Whilst for many they represent a shining beacon of progress for gender diversity in the workplace, others feel that the organisations setting up these support networks for their staff aren'...
10/12/2010
I know not all of our readers are mums or partners but those of you who are, would you be interested in giving your man the ultimate childcare challenge?
Channel 4 are making a programme about men working in childcare. The documentary will highlight important social issues around childcare, education and parenting. It will explore why so few men...
09/12/2010
I read an interesting article recently, entitled “Women, Is Your Sensitivity Putting the Brakes on Your Career?” If you have the time it’s worth a read – you can find it here. But if you want the basics I’ll give you a quick overview. The author said that it’s how you handle setbacks that determine success and that this is something women often str...
06/12/2010
Written by Sarah Berry.
Now is the time to get serious about job hunting if you really want that new job. Resolve to make the effort now when everyone else is pre-occupied doing other things. To get ahead you need to fix your mind on success.
Can you do all this? Everyone starts out with the best intentions but within a week, yes a week, of r...
03/12/2010
We’re always writing about how we want to break the stereotypes within IT and encourage more women to work in what is an exciting sector with so many different career opportunities. Every now and then we hear a story that reminds us why we do this – because there is still lots of work to be done!
The Women in Technology team were exhibiting at ...
02/12/2010
Written by Lis Hubert.
I found this post the other day, and thought to share it with this community. In all industries, we, as women, are often displayed in less than ideal ways. We find it hard to break into fields like Tech because we may not always receive the respect we deserve. It looks like Fast Company is looking to change things. It seem...
