The apparent gender imbalance in tech is a widely recognised issue.
Just recently, a Deloitte Global study predicted that less than 25% of IT jobs in the developed world will be held by women by the end of this year.
With this in mind, and in celebration of Ada Lovelace Day – which recognises women’s achievements in STEM careers – Tech City News reached out to members of the UK tech community to find out their thoughts on how technology (and other STEM subjects) can be made more accessible to women.
‘A long way away’
Kim Nilsson, the CEO of data science hub Pivigo and a former Astronomer, said:
“On a day like today that pays tribute to inspirational women in tech, businesses should realise that diverse teams bring better solutions and start to make changes that encourage women to progress in STEM careers....