{"id":3730,"date":"2025-09-22T07:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T06:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/?p=3730"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:23:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:23:21","slug":"ada-scot-championing-gender-diversity-in-computing-and-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/2025\/09\/22\/ada-scot-championing-gender-diversity-in-computing-and-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"ada.scot &#8211; Championing gender diversity in computing and tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3731\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/2025\/09\/22\/ada-scot-championing-gender-diversity-in-computing-and-tech\/ada\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/digilearnren\/uploads\/sites\/2991\/2025\/09\/18152026\/Ada.png\" data-orig-size=\"451,107\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ada\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/digilearnren\/uploads\/sites\/2991\/2025\/09\/18152026\/Ada-300x71.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/digilearnren\/uploads\/sites\/2991\/2025\/09\/18152026\/Ada.png\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-full wp-image-3731\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/digilearnren\/uploads\/sites\/2991\/2025\/09\/18152026\/Ada.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"107\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/digilearnren\/uploads\/sites\/2991\/2025\/09\/18152026\/Ada.png 451w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/digilearnren\/uploads\/sites\/2991\/2025\/09\/18152026\/Ada-300x71.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Ada Scotland Festival 2025 Schools Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is that time of year again: the <a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks.uk.defend.egress.com%2FWarning%3FcrId%3D68cc0e73f22cb421f3be258c%26Domain%3Drenfrewshire.school%26Threat%3DeNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%253D%253D%26Lang%3Den%26Base64Url%3DeNrLKCkpKLbS109MSdQrTs4v0QcAOAIGCA%253D%253D%26%40OriginalLink%3Dada.scot&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpam.mcdowall%40renfrewshire.school%7C2e4bdc612fa5474a192308ddf6ba8326%7C0da1dde9559847fe891e370cb713d6b0%7C0%7C0%7C638938004976144108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y1IzrBHaejoo3m24a2I7jKC0vFNnY0%2Fm6%2F39f%2B73rYI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Ada Scotland Festival<\/a> is back for a sixth year, running from 29 September to 10 October in locations and online across Scotland. Events go live this week and there is lots on offer for schools.<\/p>\n<p>Key events are below and we are also very keen to <strong>receive nominations for <a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks.uk.defend.egress.com%2FWarning%3FcrId%3D68cc0e73f22cb421f3be258c%26Domain%3Drenfrewshire.school%26Threat%3DeNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%253D%253D%26Lang%3Den%26Base64Url%3DeNoVxkEKgDAMBMAXxUjBi79ZGqmBkpYk4vdL5zRv5oybGYIj6sgd2ukwIbWY6mqNHvkqcjjhhwuVs1y8AKW8FZg%253D%26%40OriginalLink%3Dada.scot&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpam.mcdowall%40renfrewshire.school%7C2e4bdc612fa5474a192308ddf6ba8326%7C0da1dde9559847fe891e370cb713d6b0%7C0%7C0%7C638938004976162875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aUQ0416TuhMoLWPaET93QaTtc4%2BYq75RaIMseVYpvJ8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Inspiring Educator of Year<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are some exciting additions to the programme this year including a high schools hub event in <strong>Edinburgh to be held at the Dovecot Studios and supported by Rockstar<\/strong>. We are particularly keen to invite schools in SMID postcodes for this event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday\u00a025\u00a0September 4:45\u00a0pm<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tech She Can hosts Teacher CPD Webinar<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/cpd-webinar-inspiring-the-next-generation-into-the-stem-careers-of-the-future\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/cpd-webinar-inspiring-the-next-generation-into-the-stem-careers-of-the-future\/<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nTuesday\u00a07\u00a0October 4:00\u00a0pm<br \/>\n<\/strong>Raspberry Pi Foundation CPD Webinar \u2013 How do Digital Images work?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/cpd-webinar-how-do-digital-images-work\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/cpd-webinar-how-do-digital-images-work\/<\/strong><\/a><strong>For Primary Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday\u00a030\u00a0September 9:00\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tech She Can hosts Tech for Sustainable AI Live Lesson for Primary Schools<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-tech-for-sustainable-ai\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-tech-for-sustainable-ai\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday\u00a07\u00a0October 9:15\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>My WoW Live: Live Lesson for Primary Schools \u2013 Games Design<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-games-design\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-games-design\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday\u00a08\u00a0October 10:00\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>Barclays host Games Design Workshop for Primary Schools WAITLIST<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/games-design-workshops-for-primary-schools\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/games-design-workshops-for-primary-schools\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>For High Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday\u00a030\u00a0September<br \/>\n9:30\u00a0am\u00a0<\/strong>Ada Scotland Launch Glasgow WAITLIST<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/ada-scotland-2025-launch\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/ada-scotland-2025-launch\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday\u00a01\u00a0October<br \/>\n9:30\u00a0am\u00a0<\/strong>Schools Hub Event Dundee<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/dundee-schools-hub-event\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/dundee-schools-hub-event\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00\u00a0am\u00a0<\/strong>S2 STEM Inspiration Day Edinburgh<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/s2-stem-inspiration-day\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/s2-stem-inspiration-day\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2:00\u00a0pm\u00a0 <\/strong>Tech She Can hosts Space Tech Live Lesson for High Schools Online<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-space-tech-for-navigation-and-communication\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-space-tech-for-navigation-and-communication\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday\u00a02\u00a0October 5:30\u00a0pm<br \/>\n<\/strong>Career Compass: Navigating Early Careers Together<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/futures-in-tech-after-school-what-parents-carers-and-teachers-need-to-know\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/futures-in-tech-after-school-what-parents-carers-and-teachers-need-to-know\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday\u00a03\u00a0October 11:00\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tech She Can hosts Tech for Learning Live Lesson for High Schools<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-tech-for-learning\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/live-lesson-tech-for-learning\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday\u00a04\u00a0October 10:00\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ada Scotland x Teach the Nation: Introduction to Web Development<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/ada-scotland-x-teach-the-nation-introduction-to-web-development\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/ada-scotland-x-teach-the-nation-introduction-to-web-development\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday\u00a06\u00a0October 10:00\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>RGU Hosts Aberdeen High Schools Hub Event WAITLIST<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/aberdeen-schools-hub-event\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/aberdeen-schools-hub-event\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday\u00a07\u00a0October 9:30\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>Early Careers Assessments Workshop &#8211; Top Tips on how to Succeed<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/early-careers-assessment-process-workshop\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/early-careers-assessment-process-workshop\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday\u00a09\u00a0October 10:00\u00a0am<br \/>\n<\/strong>Inverness Schools Hub Event WAITLIST<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/__inverness\/\"><strong>https:\/\/ada.scot\/__inverness\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ada.scot\/calendar\/\"><strong>Full festival Programme<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/>\nContact the Team at hello@ada.scot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ada Scotland Festival 2025 Schools Programme It is that time of year again: the Ada Scotland Festival is back for a sixth year, running from 29 September to 10 October in locations and online across Scotland. Events go live this week and there is lots on offer for schools. Key events are below and we &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/2025\/09\/22\/ada-scot-championing-gender-diversity-in-computing-and-tech\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">ada.scot &#8211; Championing gender diversity in computing and tech<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5366,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,37,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-clpl","category-computing-science","category-news-updates","eportfolio_category-none"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3730"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3730\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3732,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3730\/revisions\/3732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3730"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/digilearnren\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}