NEWS & GUIDES

Here you will find helpful articles and guides that can advise you on getting started in a career in technology or how to make it in the world of tech as a woman. Along with what job role is ideal for you, the skills required and how much you could earn from it.

Women in Technology & STEM in the UK

Women remain significantly underrepresented across the UK’s STEM and technology sectors in 2026, particularly in technical and leadership roles. While progress has been made in overall workforce participation and board-level representation, persistent gaps remain in engineering, cybersecurity, AI, and senior

Celebrating excellence: Women in Tech wins prestigious DJAx Award for outstanding impact

Women in Tech officially took home the coveted DJAX Award for Outstanding Impact in a Niche Market at a glamorous ceremony last night. The award recognises organisations that have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and measurable influence within a specialised sector.

How to become a Business Analyst

A Business Analyst (BA) acts as the vital bridge between an organisation’s commercial objectives and its technology infrastructure. In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, BAs do not just identify problems—they design data-driven, scalable technical solutions that help businesses evolve and

Women driving digital change at DWP Digital

Across DWP Digital, women are building careers that combine technology, innovation and real social impact. The short videos spotlight women working across software engineering, data, delivery, cloud services and digital transformation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the people helping shape

How to get started in IT security

Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand sectors in technology. As cyber threats continue to rise, organisations across the UK are investing heavily in professionals who can protect their systems, networks and sensitive data. If you are

Networking 101
Learn practical networking tips for women in tech. Discover how to build authentic professional relationships, grow your career, and expand your network in the tech industry.

POPULAR GUIDES

Starling - Priya, Software Engineer

My Name is Priya and I am a Software Engineer at Starling. I am currently working in the Identity Account Access Engineering Group in the Account Access Team. I mostly work on the platform side although I have on occasion

IT Graduate Jobs Search Schedule What should I be doing in order to get the IT Graduate job I’m after? Many graduates find themselves in their final year having not considered what they want to do when their time at

The most important skills for IT graduates So you’re fresh out of university with your computer science degree under your belt. But what now? Many graduates don’t know which area of IT they want to explore, or even which skills

Women have come a long way in the workplace in terms of what roles they are involved in. Stereotypical men’s jobs such as plumbing, building and working in the military have become more popular for women. However, women still make

Contracting for women in tech Contracting for women in tech is an increasingly popular way of working, and every contractor has their own reasons for enjoying it. Being a contractor means you will work for somebody else for a fixed

Influential women in tech The number of women in IT and technology roles has always been dramatically lower than that of men. Employers are trying their utmost to employ more women in the sector but there seems to be a

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