Cyprus Computer Society Launches CCS-Women
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) is launching an initiative designed to empower women and girls in ICT and promote diversity and inclusion in the tech world. Its vision is to serve as a beacon creating synergies and advocating for diversity and inclusion in the ICT landscape. It envisions a tech community which is open to everyone without barriers, stereotypes, or biases.
From Pioneers to Underrepresented Group: The Shifting Role of Women in Tech
The tech industry is undoubtedly a male-dominated field, but this hasn’t always been the case. In fact, historically, women played a significant role in the early development of computing.
BPW Istanbul Joins CEPIS DiversIT Initiative to Promote Gender Equality in IT
CEPIS is pleased to announce that the Business Professional Women Istanbul (BPW Istanbul) association has officially joined the DiversIT initiative as an allied member. This partnership marks a significant step forward in our shared commitment to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in the IT profession across Europe and beyond.
Female computing students in UK closed the gap on men in 2024 – new data shows
The gap between women and men choosing Computing degrees is the smallest it has ever been, analysis by the professional body has found.
A record 6,310 UK women started Computing at UK universities in 2024. They are a growing portion of the 32,710 total of UK-based entrants, according to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Cypriot Universities Discuss Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Tech
On 22 November 2024, the CEPIS Women in ICT Expert Group hosted a focused workshop with representatives from Cypriot universities to address the ongoing gender imbalance in technology.
VIScon 2024: Empowering Innovation and Collaboration in Computer Science
VIScon 2024, ETH Zurich’s annual computer science fair, brought together 80 programmers, industry experts, and students for an inspiring weekend of innovation. The event featured lectures, workshops, and an intensive hackathon, offering hands-on learning opportunities and real-world applications.
“Grow in Tech” Article Series – Expert Advice on Empowering Women in Tech
At our Stay in Tech Conference earlier this year in Berlin, we tackled some of the most pressing questions related to gender equality in today’s digital world. We have been sharing insights of our international experts on each topic in a series of LinkedIn articles, offering in-depth advice, tips, and best practices to help you gain better insights into the problems and potential solutions.
Women4Cyber Launches 7th Mentorship Programme
Women4Cyber has announced the 7th edition of its Mentorship Programme, running from January to July 2025. Aimed at closing the skills gap in cybersecurity, the free initiative pairs mentors with mentees across all career stages.
DiversIT Charter Welcomes Why Consult and Net4Tec as Allied Member
Why Consult, through its initiative net4tec | 4 WoMen Careers in Technology, has officially joined the DiversIT Charter as an Allied Member. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to enhance diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, with a focus on advancing gender equality.
IAT, Huawei Launch Free Cloud Certification Course for 225 Women in IT in Türkiye
The Informatics Association of Turkiye (IAT), CEPIS member and Gold level DiversIT certificate holder, together with Huawei Türkiye IT Skills Development Programme, will be launching the “IAT Women in IT Huawei Cloud Certification Programme”.
