UCISA Women in Tech

UCISA WiT is a group taking a proactive role in the area of diversity and the support of women in technology at a strategic level across Higher Education

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How have we got to the end already - what a fantastic day of talks. A final wrap up from the Committee is all that is left.

We hope you feel inspired after today.

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Singing, dancing, colouring and love hearts. This talk has it all to finish the day

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And our final session is Groove is in the Heart with Antonia and Bex

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Kristiane Kronsbein is up next telling us all about how motherhood has reinvigorated her career.

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And we are back - there are still 3 great talks to go - first up is Rosey Murdie and 'The ghost of imposter past'

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[Dr Shareena Hamzah-Osbourne @drSh_Osbourne]

‘Many women in highly technical roles struggle to feel supported in their role. [...] Women are often subject to unconscious biases and can feel isolated and alone.’ - Rachel Bence
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Get our act together #womenintech #wit23

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Another break and a chance to catch up with people now pondering what they would have been if they didn't work in IT

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Panel Time. Christi is chairing and we have Becca, Katie, Tatiana and Emma being quizzed on 'The road not taken: the things we DIDN'T do to get to where we are.'

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Its now Rayna and Jaswant with their talk on 'The power of leadership and mentoring to deliver IT Service excellence.'

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Rachel Bence is kicking us off after lunch with 'Connecting Women in Technology'

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Lunch Time and a little bit of networking. We're of to check out the stands. See you back here at 1.20pm

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Some great advice from Lise Foster on its way with 'Where you start doesn't limit where you end up.'

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[Katie Wilde @katiejwilde]

Amanda Niblett is now describing her journey from Dental Nurse to P&O to Teaching to the British Council before becoming IT Director.

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IT Director? how did that happen! - Amanda Niblett is about to share all

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[Katie Wilde @katiejwilde]

From Claire's Accessories to ELC @Vixie84 has done them all. A great talk around the importance of friends and networks and her strict work life balance.

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[Swansea University IT Service Desk @ITServiceDeskSU]

Two of our Co-ordinators are at @ucisaWiT today in Manchester! If you spot them about, say hello!

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Dwy ein Cydlynwyr yn ymweld @ucisaWiT heddiw ym Manceinion, os dych chi'n ffeindio nhw, dweudwch helo!

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RT @drSh_Osbourne: Inspirational stories and useful ideas from remarkable #WiT23 @ucisaWiT
If there is an opportunity walk to it! #BeBrave…

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And we are back after the break with Vicky Wilkie's 'I was going to be an Egyptologist'. Anyone else humming this

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Thank you to Krista and Tanaz - your stories were inspiring

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Now we have Tanaz Gould and Krista Robbie and their talk on 'The University of Manchester Digital Smart Campus' but first they are telling us their amazing journeys into the Tech world 🌎

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