Women in Tech
INWED 2025 webinar announcement: making space for every voice
To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), join Electronic Specifier’s Paige West and Sheryl Miles as they host a panel in a live, one-hour discussion exploring how language shapes gendered perceptions in the workplace.
Driving sustainability through collaboration
Sustainability is often framed as a technical challenge – one that requires innovation, regulatory compliance, and corporate investment. But for Leila Bardasuc, Co-Founder of The Sustainability World Cup (SWC), sustainability is just as much about people as it is about technology. Through her work, Bardasuc has championed a more holistic approach, one that embraces collaboration, empathy, and what she calls "the strategy of kindness."
Women face a greater risk of disruption from AI
Jobs typically held by women, particularly in high-income countries, faced a greater risk of disruption from artificial intelligence than those predominantly performed by men, according to a report published by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO).
Best of British engineering within grasp of glory
The brightest lights in British engineering and manufacturing are set to shine as finalists for the Enginuity Skills Awards 2025, which are acknowledged as among the most prestigious.
Department for Education: £8.2M funding to encourage female AI careers
The Department for Education has invested £8.2 million in funding to encourage girls to study advanced maths and related subjects to drive progression into AI careers.
Bath researcher to help deliver UK’s Clean Power 2030 goal
A University of Bath academic is set to help the UK reach its clean power targets after being awarded a Research Chair position by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
CGD’s Ragini Jain wins Unsung Hero award
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is delighted to congratulate Ragini Jain on being named the winner of the Electronics Weekly Women Leaders In Electronics Award in the Unsung Hero category.
POWERful Women appoints new Chair Monica Collings
POWERful Women (PfW) is delighted to announce the appointment of Monica Collings as its new Chair, with effect from 1 May. Monica succeeds Katie Jackson, who is stepping down at the end of her three-year tenure.
Why gender equality in tech can’t wait
As the world becomes increasingly shaped by technology, one major issue remains at the forefront of the conversation: gender inequality. Despite progress, the fight for gender equality is far from over, especially in industries like technology that are actively building the future.
Three tips to overcome the challenges and misconceptions of women in the tech industry
Join Marie-Pierre Ducharme, Vice President, EMEA Marketing & Business Development, Mouser Electronics for an insightful discussion on professional growth, leadership myths, and why visibility matters for women in the tech sector.