Building on the Legacy of ITWales, we held our annual International Women’s Day Celebration event on Tuesday 8 March 2022. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Annually, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and … Read More
WiST Webinar: An Unconventional Path to CEO
11.45am-1pm, Friday 13th May Our WiST events are aimed at women in the technology sector (or with a keen interest in the industry) to learn from other inspirational women and network with like-minded people. All events are entirely free thanks to funding support from the Welsh Government’s European Social Fund. Our next event will take place via Zoom between on … Read More
International Women’s Day 2022
ITWales’ 22nd annual International Women’s Day event will be held on Tuesday 8th March 2022. The annual ITWales International Women’s Day Celebration provides an insight into the diverse range of business and career opportunities for women in the 21st Century. It offers a platform for sharing experiences, knowledge, and best practice for women, particularly those working within science and technology. … Read More
New Podcast Series Launched to Encourage Young People to Consider STEM Careers
Our podcast, Technotalks, aims to entertain and inform young people about the careers available to them in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths sectors. Series 2 is out now! Each week, inspiring people in STEM careers discuss what their job involves, their career path and the exciting new technology in their field. Laura Roberts, our USW Regional Coordinator, hosts the … Read More
Free ‘earn while you learn’ Degree Apprenticeship for employees in Wales
The next intake of our Degree Apprenticeship programme starts in September 2022! Earn a BSc in Applied Software Engineering without leaving employment (or paying a penny). Our Degree Apprenticeship programme combines traditional academic learning in a University environment with work-based projects that allow you to apply your newly acquired academic knowledge to your role at work. This innovative programme allows … Read More
Free After-School Coding Clubs for Pupils in Wales
Our commitment to providing children with the skills they need to develop and grow continues, and we now offer after-school code clubs for children aged 9-16. Technoclub is an opportunity for young people to gain computing experience during live interactive sessions outside of school. The club provides a free weekly session where pupils will learn new Computer Science skills whilst working towards an … Read More
Free Computational Workshops for Primary Schools in Blaenau Gwent
We are so excited to announce that we are offering free LEGO Spike Prime kits and workshops to primary schools to support the development of their new curriculum! Our new project, in partnership with with Cardiff Metropolitan University through our Community Renewal Funding, is offering primary schools in Blaenau Gwent on opportunity to book three Computer Science workshops throughout the … Read More
Working with Theatr na nÓg to teach young people about migration
We are working with our partner, Theatr na nÓg, to educate schoolchildren in Wales on the reasons people migrate across the world. The play, The Arandora Star, which tells the story of the Italian communities living in Wales during WWII, will showcase as a live theatre production at The Dylan Thomas Theatre in Swansea in Spring 2022. Theatr na nÓg returns to the … Read More
Game of Codes Competition 2022: Combat Climate Change
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED Our annual coding competition for pupils in Wales is back! This year, we’re asking participants to create a piece of software under the theme Combatting Climate Change. Our Game of Codes competition is an opportunity for pupils to develop their problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills while improving their knowledge of computer programming in a … Read More
International Women’s Day 2022 Celebration: For The Girls
On Tuesday 8th March, we will celebrate ITWales’ 22nd International Women’s Day event. The gala dinner will showcase the work that is being done in Wales to encourage girls into STEM. Join us as we celebrate Women in STEM and our partnerships over the past year. The annual ITWales International Women’s Day Celebration provides an insight into the diverse range … Read More