BCSWomen Lovelace Colloquium, the UK's main conference for women computing students. Aimed at women, open to all.
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SPEAKERS
Keynote Speaker - Helen Leigh: Maker, writer, lecturer, musician & nerd. Wrote The Crafty Kid’s Guide to DIY Electronics. Made the MINI·MU glove. Other speakers include women from Bloomberg, the BBC, and University of Salford. Posters will be displayed by women students studying at Universities from across the UK, from Aberdeen to Portsmouth. Plenty of time for networking!
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AGENDA
09.30 Registration
10.00 Welcome
10.20 Keynote: Helen Leigh
11.20 Coffee break, with posters going up
11.40 Talk
12:10 Lunch & poster contests
14.30 Talk
15.00 Talk
15.30 Coffee break, posters coming down
16.00 Panel session on computing careers
16.45 Close & prizes
17.30 Social
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SYNOPSIS
The aims of this event are:
To provide a forum for undergraduate women and masters students to share their ideas and network
To provide a stimulating series of talks from women in computing, both from academia and industry
To provide both formal (talks) and informal (networking) advice to undergraduate women about careers in computing from a female perspective
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For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
“Please note there will be event photography for the duration of this event. These photos may be shared on University social media channels and/or the University website during and after the event. If you do not wish to have your photo included, please inform a member of staff on arrival at the event”
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THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BCSWomen
