Women in Data Science: Exploring the Edinburgh Context

The Data Driven Innovation programme led by the University of Edinburgh aims to expand on our existing expertise to grow data based projects, products, and services in the public, private, and third sectors. To do so in a way which is socially inclusive, we must tackle both implicit and explicit biases within the technology communities and industries, and data structures themselves. What can be done to support gender equality in data science at the University of Edinburgh?

Join us for an afternoon of talks, discussion, and debate, as we aim to sketch out how best to support women working in computational technologies in research, teaching, and professional services.

Speakers include:

Professor Charlie Jeffery - Senior Vice Principal

Women in Data Science: Uncovering their stories, influence and relevance- Rachel Hosker, Deputy Head of Special Collections and Archives Manager

Gender Equality is Good for Our Business - Janet Roberts, Director of EDINA

DDI Women in Data Project - Jarmo Eskelinen, Executive Director, Data-Driven Innovation Programme, & Poppy Gerrard-Abbott, PhD candidate in Sociology

Would you want your daughter to work in the data sector? - Professor Judy Robertson, School of Informatics & School of Education

All are welcome, but please do sign up as places are limited.

This event will be followed by a drinks reception.