This is the second workshop from the OU as part of Institute of Coding project. The Open University as part of Institute of Coding project is running a number of workshops to work with Industry and communities to help in understanding the employability gap and skills needed to support current and future businesses and communities. The […]
The Institute of Coding is co-sponsoring the third Computing Education Practice conference, to take place 9th January 2019 at Durham University. Submissions to the theme suggested by the IoC (teaching computing to non-computing students) are especially welcome. The programme committee members from the IoC are Alan Hayes (University of Bath) and Michel Wermelinger (The Open […]
GirlsCode MK is a volunteer organisation whose aim is to get more girls and women into programming and STEM careers. We’re based in Milton Keynes, UK, and work together with The National Museum of Computing, Open University and MK Gallery. We organise regular workshops and meetups for women and provide a friendly and supportive learning […]
It seems almost impossible to imagine, but this year will see the 10th Ada Lovelace Day, on Tuesday 9 October. Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). It aims to increase the profile of women in STEM and, in doing so, create new role […]
You don’t have to learn everything there is to learn about internet safety in one evening, but you can start now! Come to our CryptoParty and learn the basics from experts and other participants. Listen to enlightening talks. Participate in workshops. Make friends. Teach others. Bring your smartphone or laptop (or both!) to get most […]