DiversIT Charter to launch to tackle the lack of women in tech in Europe
Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS) bolsters its commitment to increasing the number of women in tech
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Turbulent year leaves most students worried about career prospects
Life has not been easy for students in 2020 and many are concerned or uncertain about what the future holds, says Urban Jungle CEO
CandidateX: working towards a more equal and diverse workplace
A new talent engagement platform is aiming to boost diversity in recruitment as part of a new community-driven movement – CandidateX
mthree tackles tech inequality with new diversity scholarship
New Aspire 1000 Scholarship levels the playing field for underrepresented groups seeking a career in technology
Half of leaders and managers would not employ a neurodivergent person
People with neurodivergent conditions are more likely to be excluded in the workplace and less likely to be hired
Angel Business Club launches mental wellbeing webinar
Geoff McDonald’s new mental wellbeing webinar hopes to inspire employers and managers into positive action in the workplace
NatWest launches mentoring scheme for female business owners
Joint initiative with Be the Business shows further support for female business owners on National Mentoring Day
The Appellate Project: empowering law students of colour to aim high
Empowering law students of colour to thrive in the highest US courts to reflect better the communities they serve
Sainsbury’s to use The Talk documentary as part of its training on race
Retail giant uses popular Channel 4 show featuring well-known Black Britons to bolster its training on race
Launch of UK’s first Islamic Finance undergraduate degree
Birmingham City University’s new degree allows undergraduates to explore the world of Islamic finance and corporate social responsibility
