It’s 2018 ?do we STILL need Ada Lovelace Day?
Has Ada Lovelace’s legacy been able to disrupt the boys club in the last nine years”
Tag: STEM
Inclusion Matters: The workforce does not reflect the UK’s wider population
By David Craik
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council is ploughing £5.5 million of funding into 11 university projects to improve equality and diversity in the sector.
Why companies should allow intelligent machines to do simple low margin work
By David Craik
Manufacturing businesses are being urged to look beyond doom-laden warnings about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on millions of factory jobs and embrace new technology.
The digital skills crisis: Recruiting for a software-heavy startup?
The UK is in the midst of a digital skills crisis, so recruiting for a tech startup can be really challenging. Here are some pointers to keep in mind if you’re hiring.
What London can do to keep its digital darlings
By Staff writer
The demand for digital skills has clearly outstripped supply. Against the backdrop of political and economic uncertainty, London Tech Week is the ideal time to remind our thriving city to fight to retain the title of Europe’s biggest hub and that it needs to step up efforts to keep its digital darlings.
We can only innovate and grow if we have the right skills coming into business
The CIPD has reported that we are ‘sleepwalking into a low-value, low-skills economy post-Brexit?. Simply put, we don’t have the right skills and it’s produced quite a gap between the UK and other countries.
We shouldn’t fear the impact of Brexit on businesses
By Staff writer
The year 2016 went down in history as a time of significant change. Before America headed to the polls, Britain shocked the world by voting to leave the EU. In the wake of the decision, there has been little action to note, and we have yet to realise the full impact of Brexit.
Over 100 British R&D projects supported with £15m government backing
Business secretary Greg Clark commits £15m worth of government backing to support the innovation of 125 British R&D projects.
Motor racing business joins government’s innovation drive
Formula 1 team McLaren has become part of the Innovation is GREAT government initiative, and will feature the campaign’s branding on its cars at the upcoming US and Mexican Grand Prix races.
Women in STEM: How to excel in a male dominated industry
By Kate Hulley
Kate Hulley, managing director of Boxed Up, a female-led packaging business, unveils exactly what it takes to excel in a male-dominated field.