As technologies keep advancing, the need for people with the right skills to develop, manage and deliver these innovations grows too. Here in Ireland, there are more and more gaps emerging in future and advanced tech areas in particular, says Skillnet Ireland chief technologist Mark Jordan. Skillnet recently launched a first-of-its-kind virtual reality training course with TU … [Read more...] about How a pathway programme can help you pivot to a career in tech
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Why online learning could be key to closing the STEM gender gap
STEM subjects have long-standing problems with proper gender representation. A recent report by the World Economic Forum highlights that just 30pc of STEM researchers are women, men publish more than their female colleagues and women are paid significantly less. Closing this gap is vital. Careers in STEM are critical in shaping the world we live in. But how do we get … [Read more...] about Why online learning could be key to closing the STEM gender gap
‘The biases of today must not be baked into the tech of tomorrow’
Toju Duke works as a responsible AI programme manager at Google Research in Dublin, where she focuses on scaling its smart practices, tools and processes for Google’s EMEA product teams. While she quickly fell in love with the world of AI and the social good this tech can do, Duke also found that the old saying ‘all that glitters is not gold’ holds true – especially when it … [Read more...] about ‘The biases of today must not be baked into the tech of tomorrow’
A week of women in STEM – and why that’s not enough
This week began with International Women’s Day and while recognising the women around us shouldn’t be limited to one day or one week a year, we enjoyed hearing from some diverse voices. Something we’re passionate about at Silicon Republic is breaking down stereotypes when it comes to the people working in STEM. It can be refreshing and impactful to see their personalities and … [Read more...] about A week of women in STEM – and why that’s not enough
Gender equality in Irish higher education to be tracked with new tool
A new interactive dashboard has been launched to track staff in Ireland’s higher education sector and help identify progress that is being made towards gender equality. The National Gender Equality Dashboard will provide an interactive and comparative visualisation of key staff data from Irish higher education institutions including universities, colleges and institutes of … [Read more...] about Gender equality in Irish higher education to be tracked with new tool