(Re)Watch the online info session on DiversIT Charter
The recordings and presentation from the DiversIT Charter info session for CEPIS members are now available to view and download on the event page on the CEPIS website. The session took place on 28 June. During it, attendees learned about specifics about the implementation and benefits of the Charter to their society and their members – from details about criteria and application process to potential financial benefits.
Online info session on DiversIT Charter on 28 June
CEPIS is organising a webinar about the DiversIT Charter. It will take place on Monday 28 June from 14:30 to 16:00 CEST. This webinar is aimed specifically at CEPIS Member Societies.
BCS publishes practical guide to increasing gender diversity and inclusion
The British Computer Society has published a book entitled “A practical guide to increasing gender diversity and inclusion”. This guide aims to address the gender imbalance. It includes expertise, initiatives and true stories to support those wishing to bring greater gender diversity into the workplace.
Iceland becomes first CEPIS member to receive Gold status of DiversIT Charter
The Icelandic Computer Society (Ský) has become the first CEPIS member society to be awarded the Gold status of the CEPIS DiversIT Charter. The Gold status reflects the organisation’s leading work in encouraging girls and young women to pursue IT studies and advancing gender equality in ICT professions.
CEPIS DiversIT team member speaks at EIF Diversity in Tech debate
On 22 April, EIF held a virtual debate on Diversity in Tech, focusing on the need to enhance diversity and inclusion as key drivers for innovation, non-linear thinking, growth and success. The debate was hosted by MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho, and included Petra Kotuliakova, Member of the CEPIS Diversity team, among the list of speakers.
Commission launches support and mentorship scheme for women in tech
Last month, the European Commission launched the initiative “Women TechEU”. The aim of this scheme is to support women leading deep tech start-ups in Europe. The initiative will offer coaching and mentoring to female CEOs and founders. It will also make available funding to grow their business.
CEPIS to speak at EIF Diversity in tech event
Petra Kotuliakova, Member of the CEPIS Women in ICT expert group, will speak at the Diversity in Tech event organised by the European Internet Forum (EIF) on 22 April. Petra will talk about the benefits of diversity for tech and AI development.
Be a Game Changer for diversity: apply for the DiversIT Charter
Let’s celebrate the International Women‘s Day by participating in an initiative that can really change the life of women on STEM positions. Apply for the DiversIT Charter!
Call for submissions: Minerva Informatics Equality Award
The submissions process for the Informatics Europe Minerva Informatics Equality Award is now open. The Award recognises best practices in Departments or Faculties of European universities or research institutes and labs that have been demonstrated to have a positive impact for women.
BCS and Coding Black Females (CBF) announce inclusion partnership
As a part of BCS commitment to make IT more inclusive and engage with a greater diversity of people, BCS and CBF announced a joint bursary which will see over 70 individual members of CBF provided with BCS membership, as well as a range of mentoring and other career development benefits.
