Fearless Women in Computing

An honour to be part of this, thank you for having us!

Thank you for organising! It was great to see all the students so engaged.

Thank you for having us along. Lucy Lloyd what the girls looked so engaged!

What a wonderful initiative. Thank you for having us again. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks for having us Jack! More than happy to support such a great programme of work.

Thanks for hosting and also thanks to all the partners who supported on the day. My daughter and her friends loved it!

It was such a pleasure to speak at the Fearless Women in Computing Conference!!! Such an amazing time inspiring so many women!! 🤩

So much fun! Sums it up perfectly Nicola Huskie 😍 loved the opportunity to meet with the pupils and hear all about their aspirations.

Love this! My daughter is at St George’s and I keep trying to tell her cyber is cool! She’s siding with mum to be a vet right now - never give up!

Thanks so much for inviting us, Nicola! We had a brilliant time, and the students were fantastic in the Cyber Escape Rooms! It was a truly inspiring day.

It was great to see you Ifeoluwa Adeboye at the Fearless Women in Computing Conference!! What an amazing time meeting so many inspirational people. Glad you liked the keynote. 🔥

Happy we were able to support this event again and hopefully inspire more girls into computing and STEM subjects. Love that this event could be offered across schools in Edinburgh this year.

Great to see so many young girls engaging with some hands on experience of computing this morning at Fearless Women in Computing event at St George’s School, Edinburgh!

#womenintech #fearlesswomenincomputing

Delighted to be supporting St George’s Edinburgh at their Fearless Women in Computing event today. This crosses both personal and professional paths for me with having two young girls and I am excited to hear about the changes and developments in the Education space as we look to open doors and opportunities for young girls and women into the tech sector. Great to meet some new faces too!

#education #womenintechnology #computing

Katya J
Edinburgh Napier University

The all-girls St George’s School in Edinburgh will host its third annual Fearless Women in Computing event on Tuesday next week, welcoming schoolgirls from across the city to explore the world of technology. Open to all girls from P6 to S6 across Edinburgh, the day-long event will feature ‘immersive experiences’, workshops and stalls in collaboration with more than 20 organisations, including The National Robotarium, IBM, and The Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh.

I had a fantastic time at today’s Fearless Women in Computing event at St George’s School, Edinburgh, hosted and organised by the brilliant Jack Walker. It was such a privilege to meet and work with so many primary school girls at the dressCodeHQ stand alongside the awesome Toni Scullion. I loved having the opportunity to attend inspiring talks by, and to connect with, Angeley Mullins and Giulia De Togni as well as many other teachers and educators from industry such as The National Robotarium. I have lots of ideas to take back to my own primary school! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in such an amazing event Toni Scullion Jack Walker 🤩

We were delighted that St George’s School, Edinburgh again invited my GlobalLogic colleagues and I to participate in this year's Fearless Women in Computing event. This fantastic initiative is designed to inspire young women to explore careers in technology 🌟.

The event successfully brought together over 500 girls from 17 state and independent schools across Scotland. They joined various companies and innovators for a day of hands-on interactive sessions, workshops, and thought-provoking talks.

From start to finish, the students were fully engaged. Our interactive VR headsets were a massive hit once again, but we were equally impressed by the curiosity, insightful questions, and genuine interest shown in the wide range of careers available in the industry. The progress, excitement, and motivation were undeniable. Together, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse workforce—and having fun while we do it! 🧡

Had the best time at the incredible event hosted at St George’s School, reaching 15 schools and hundreds of female pupils from both primary and secondary schools. The event was sponsored Skyscanner, ensuring that the barrier of transport was removed for pupils from areas of high deprivation.

Computing Science in Scottish schools continues to have the largest gender gap compared to other traditional STEM subjects - a trend that has persisted for over a decade.

Events like this are a crucial step towards closing the gender gap in Computing Science. By bridging the gap between industry and education, and providing pupils with outstanding female role models alongside engaging, hands on activities, these initiatives highlight the wide range of opportunities available within the tech sector in Scotland.

Huge credit to the brilliant Jack Walker and the wider team at St George’s. I already cannot wait for next year!

#TogetherWeCanCloseTheGenderGap

It was a pleasure to represent Edinburgh Napier University at this year’s Fearless Women in Computing event alongside my amazing peers Ifeoluwa Adeboye and Reeni Rachel Polabathina.

We spent the day meeting hundreds of students from across Scotland, showcasing Cybersecurity and Computer Science sparking curiosity, confidence and creativity in those beginning to find their digital identity. It was so inspiring to see the enthusiasm and to chat with those already thinking about university and careers in tech.

Events like this really matter. They help close the gender gap in computing by giving girls the chance to explore, experiment and imagine themselves as the next generation of innovators, creators and leaders in technology.

A huge thank you to Jack Walker from St George’s School, Edinburgh for organising such a fantastic event and for being an incredible mentor recently . His support and encouragement have meant so much, especially as I prepare for my PGDE next year.

Feeling very proud to have been part of something that truly inspires fearless female futures in tech 💪💻✨

#WomenInTech #STEM #CyberSecurity #EdinburghNapierUniversity #FearlessWomenInComputing #InspiringTheNextGeneration

The event aims to address the gender gap in Computing Science by bringing together schools, tech companies and innovators to create an immersive, hands-on experience, with more than 20 companies in attendance, including The National Robotarium, IBM and The Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh. Computing Science teacher and founder of dressCode, Toni Scullion, said: “The Fearless Women in Computing event is a fantastic initiative. It’s amazing to hear the sounds of high fives and exclamations from the girls when they solve a problem or make something happen.  If we don’t act now, we won’t see equality in our lifetime.” St George’s Head, Carol Chandler-Thompson, said: “Women make up only 22% of the AI workforce, meaning they are being left out of the most influential, high-paying jobs of the future.   “Our Fearless Women in Computing event brings together state and independent schools, companies and innovators.  The day is an eye-opener to the world of computing.” Through hands-on workshops, dynamic demonstrations and real-world role-models, the day underlines that tech careers are for everyone and encourages these young women to step confidently into their future in computing, STEM and tech careers.

What an incredible day! I’m feeling so energized after representing Edinburgh Napier University at this year’s Fearless Women in Computing event.

It was amazing to spend the day with my peers Shaun Cameron and Reeni Rachel Polabathina, meeting hundreds of bright students from across Scotland and showcasing just how creative and exciting Cybersecurity and Computer Science can be.

A real highlight for me was hearing from Angeley Mullins (Founder & CEO of Aetheris Ventures). Her journey in the tech space is truly inspiring, and you could see how much her story of leadership and entrepreneurship resonated with the kids. It’s moments like that which really show them what’s possible.

We need more days like this. You can't overstate the importance of events that empower girls to explore technology, build confidence, and truly picture themselves as the future of the industry.

A massive well done and thank you to Jack Walker from St George’s School, Edinburgh for organizing such a fantastic and important event. His work in bringing this together is making a real difference.

Proud to have played a small part in inspiring fearless female futures in tech.💻✨

#FearlessWomenInComputing #WomenInTech #STEM #InspiringTheNextGeneration #CyberSecurity #EdinburghNapierUniversity

600 school girls from 15 state and independent schools across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas have gathered today for the third annual Fearless Women in Computing event at St George’s School. The event aims to address the gender gap in Computing Science by bringing together schools, tech companies and innovators to create an immersive, hands-on experience, with more than 20 companies in attendance, including The National Robotarium, IBM and The Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh. Computing Science teacher and founder of dressCode, Toni Scullion, said: “The Fearless Women in Computing event is a fantastic initiative. It’s amazing to hear the sounds of high fives and exclamations from the girls when they solve a problem or make something happen.  If we don’t act now, we won’t see equality in our lifetime.” St George’s Head, Carol Chandler-Thompson, said: “Women make up only 22% of the AI workforce, meaning they are being left out of the most influential, high-paying jobs of the future.  Our Fearless Women in Computing event brings together state and independent schools, companies and innovators.  The day is an eye-opener to the world of computing.” Through hands-on workshops, dynamic demonstrations and real-world role-models, the day underlines that tech careers are for everyone and encourages these young women to step confidently into their future in computing, STEM and tech careers.

✨ 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧

This week we had the pleasure of working with St George’s School, Edinburgh for the third year running on their Fearless Women in Computing 2025 event. They invited multiple schools across the Lothians and Fife.

This year we delivered interactive classroom-based workshops throughout the day, and were joined by our buddies from Stellar Omada - huge thanks to Tori Dougall and her team who took over a classroom with their amazing escape rooms! They were a huge hit (and I hear some of the girls outperformed previous adult attendees 👀).

Our aim for the day was to challenge preconceptions about IT and Cyber. My favourite moment was when I asked one of the girls if she thought she could work in Cyber, and she said, “No, I don’t think I’ll be able to code.” It was great to show them that interpersonal skills matter just as much, and that there are so many routes into a cyber career, not everyone starts out studying computing or cybersecurity at university.

We were so pleased with how engaged the students were, diving into activities, asking great questions, and of course, loving our i-confidential branded lip balms and lollies 🍭💄

A big thank you to Samantha Whalen and Katy Fraser for joining me this year, and to OSP Cyber Academy for providing the learning materials for the virtual games the girls enjoyed so much.

And finally, a huge shout-out to Jack Walker and his team, you should be really proud of what you deliver for St George’s and the wider school community through this fantastic initiative. 💪

#FearlessWomenInComputing #CyberSecurity #STEM #InspiringTheNextGeneration #WomenInTech #EducationPartnerships

An honour to be part of this, thank you for having us!

Thank you for organising! It was great to see all the students so engaged.

Thank you for having us along. Lucy Lloyd what the girls looked so engaged!

What a wonderful initiative. Thank you for having us again. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks for having us Jack! More than happy to support such a great programme of work.

Thanks for hosting and also thanks to all the partners who supported on the day. My daughter and her friends loved it!

It was such a pleasure to speak at the Fearless Women in Computing Conference!!! Such an amazing time inspiring so many women!! 🤩

So much fun! Sums it up perfectly Nicola Huskie 😍 loved the opportunity to meet with the pupils and hear all about their aspirations.

Love this! My daughter is at St George’s and I keep trying to tell her cyber is cool! She’s siding with mum to be a vet right now - never give up!

Thanks so much for inviting us, Nicola! We had a brilliant time, and the students were fantastic in the Cyber Escape Rooms! It was a truly inspiring day.

It was great to see you Ifeoluwa Adeboye at the Fearless Women in Computing Conference!! What an amazing time meeting so many inspirational people. Glad you liked the keynote. 🔥

Happy we were able to support this event again and hopefully inspire more girls into computing and STEM subjects. Love that this event could be offered across schools in Edinburgh this year.

Great to see so many young girls engaging with some hands on experience of computing this morning at Fearless Women in Computing event at St George’s School, Edinburgh!

#womenintech #fearlesswomenincomputing

Delighted to be supporting St George’s Edinburgh at their Fearless Women in Computing event today. This crosses both personal and professional paths for me with having two young girls and I am excited to hear about the changes and developments in the Education space as we look to open doors and opportunities for young girls and women into the tech sector. Great to meet some new faces too!

#education #womenintechnology #computing

Katya J
Edinburgh Napier University

The all-girls St George’s School in Edinburgh will host its third annual Fearless Women in Computing event on Tuesday next week, welcoming schoolgirls from across the city to explore the world of technology. Open to all girls from P6 to S6 across Edinburgh, the day-long event will feature ‘immersive experiences’, workshops and stalls in collaboration with more than 20 organisations, including The National Robotarium, IBM, and The Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh.

I had a fantastic time at today’s Fearless Women in Computing event at St George’s School, Edinburgh, hosted and organised by the brilliant Jack Walker. It was such a privilege to meet and work with so many primary school girls at the dressCodeHQ stand alongside the awesome Toni Scullion. I loved having the opportunity to attend inspiring talks by, and to connect with, Angeley Mullins and Giulia De Togni as well as many other teachers and educators from industry such as The National Robotarium. I have lots of ideas to take back to my own primary school! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in such an amazing event Toni Scullion Jack Walker 🤩

We were delighted that St George’s School, Edinburgh again invited my GlobalLogic colleagues and I to participate in this year's Fearless Women in Computing event. This fantastic initiative is designed to inspire young women to explore careers in technology 🌟.

The event successfully brought together over 500 girls from 17 state and independent schools across Scotland. They joined various companies and innovators for a day of hands-on interactive sessions, workshops, and thought-provoking talks.

From start to finish, the students were fully engaged. Our interactive VR headsets were a massive hit once again, but we were equally impressed by the curiosity, insightful questions, and genuine interest shown in the wide range of careers available in the industry. The progress, excitement, and motivation were undeniable. Together, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse workforce—and having fun while we do it! 🧡

Had the best time at the incredible event hosted at St George’s School, reaching 15 schools and hundreds of female pupils from both primary and secondary schools. The event was sponsored Skyscanner, ensuring that the barrier of transport was removed for pupils from areas of high deprivation.

Computing Science in Scottish schools continues to have the largest gender gap compared to other traditional STEM subjects - a trend that has persisted for over a decade.

Events like this are a crucial step towards closing the gender gap in Computing Science. By bridging the gap between industry and education, and providing pupils with outstanding female role models alongside engaging, hands on activities, these initiatives highlight the wide range of opportunities available within the tech sector in Scotland.

Huge credit to the brilliant Jack Walker and the wider team at St George’s. I already cannot wait for next year!

#TogetherWeCanCloseTheGenderGap

It was a pleasure to represent Edinburgh Napier University at this year’s Fearless Women in Computing event alongside my amazing peers Ifeoluwa Adeboye and Reeni Rachel Polabathina.

We spent the day meeting hundreds of students from across Scotland, showcasing Cybersecurity and Computer Science sparking curiosity, confidence and creativity in those beginning to find their digital identity. It was so inspiring to see the enthusiasm and to chat with those already thinking about university and careers in tech.

Events like this really matter. They help close the gender gap in computing by giving girls the chance to explore, experiment and imagine themselves as the next generation of innovators, creators and leaders in technology.

A huge thank you to Jack Walker from St George’s School, Edinburgh for organising such a fantastic event and for being an incredible mentor recently . His support and encouragement have meant so much, especially as I prepare for my PGDE next year.

Feeling very proud to have been part of something that truly inspires fearless female futures in tech 💪💻✨

#WomenInTech #STEM #CyberSecurity #EdinburghNapierUniversity #FearlessWomenInComputing #InspiringTheNextGeneration

The event aims to address the gender gap in Computing Science by bringing together schools, tech companies and innovators to create an immersive, hands-on experience, with more than 20 companies in attendance, including The National Robotarium, IBM and The Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh. Computing Science teacher and founder of dressCode, Toni Scullion, said: “The Fearless Women in Computing event is a fantastic initiative. It’s amazing to hear the sounds of high fives and exclamations from the girls when they solve a problem or make something happen.  If we don’t act now, we won’t see equality in our lifetime.” St George’s Head, Carol Chandler-Thompson, said: “Women make up only 22% of the AI workforce, meaning they are being left out of the most influential, high-paying jobs of the future.   “Our Fearless Women in Computing event brings together state and independent schools, companies and innovators.  The day is an eye-opener to the world of computing.” Through hands-on workshops, dynamic demonstrations and real-world role-models, the day underlines that tech careers are for everyone and encourages these young women to step confidently into their future in computing, STEM and tech careers.

What an incredible day! I’m feeling so energized after representing Edinburgh Napier University at this year’s Fearless Women in Computing event.

It was amazing to spend the day with my peers Shaun Cameron and Reeni Rachel Polabathina, meeting hundreds of bright students from across Scotland and showcasing just how creative and exciting Cybersecurity and Computer Science can be.

A real highlight for me was hearing from Angeley Mullins (Founder & CEO of Aetheris Ventures). Her journey in the tech space is truly inspiring, and you could see how much her story of leadership and entrepreneurship resonated with the kids. It’s moments like that which really show them what’s possible.

We need more days like this. You can't overstate the importance of events that empower girls to explore technology, build confidence, and truly picture themselves as the future of the industry.

A massive well done and thank you to Jack Walker from St George’s School, Edinburgh for organizing such a fantastic and important event. His work in bringing this together is making a real difference.

Proud to have played a small part in inspiring fearless female futures in tech.💻✨

#FearlessWomenInComputing #WomenInTech #STEM #InspiringTheNextGeneration #CyberSecurity #EdinburghNapierUniversity

600 school girls from 15 state and independent schools across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas have gathered today for the third annual Fearless Women in Computing event at St George’s School. The event aims to address the gender gap in Computing Science by bringing together schools, tech companies and innovators to create an immersive, hands-on experience, with more than 20 companies in attendance, including The National Robotarium, IBM and The Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh. Computing Science teacher and founder of dressCode, Toni Scullion, said: “The Fearless Women in Computing event is a fantastic initiative. It’s amazing to hear the sounds of high fives and exclamations from the girls when they solve a problem or make something happen.  If we don’t act now, we won’t see equality in our lifetime.” St George’s Head, Carol Chandler-Thompson, said: “Women make up only 22% of the AI workforce, meaning they are being left out of the most influential, high-paying jobs of the future.  Our Fearless Women in Computing event brings together state and independent schools, companies and innovators.  The day is an eye-opener to the world of computing.” Through hands-on workshops, dynamic demonstrations and real-world role-models, the day underlines that tech careers are for everyone and encourages these young women to step confidently into their future in computing, STEM and tech careers.

✨ 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧

This week we had the pleasure of working with St George’s School, Edinburgh for the third year running on their Fearless Women in Computing 2025 event. They invited multiple schools across the Lothians and Fife.

This year we delivered interactive classroom-based workshops throughout the day, and were joined by our buddies from Stellar Omada - huge thanks to Tori Dougall and her team who took over a classroom with their amazing escape rooms! They were a huge hit (and I hear some of the girls outperformed previous adult attendees 👀).

Our aim for the day was to challenge preconceptions about IT and Cyber. My favourite moment was when I asked one of the girls if she thought she could work in Cyber, and she said, “No, I don’t think I’ll be able to code.” It was great to show them that interpersonal skills matter just as much, and that there are so many routes into a cyber career, not everyone starts out studying computing or cybersecurity at university.

We were so pleased with how engaged the students were, diving into activities, asking great questions, and of course, loving our i-confidential branded lip balms and lollies 🍭💄

A big thank you to Samantha Whalen and Katy Fraser for joining me this year, and to OSP Cyber Academy for providing the learning materials for the virtual games the girls enjoyed so much.

And finally, a huge shout-out to Jack Walker and his team, you should be really proud of what you deliver for St George’s and the wider school community through this fantastic initiative. 💪

#FearlessWomenInComputing #CyberSecurity #STEM #InspiringTheNextGeneration #WomenInTech #EducationPartnerships