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This week, UA92 hosted our very first Her Digital Future event, in partnership with Fujitsu, welcoming 60 girls from schools and colleges across Greater Manchester and the wider North West for a day dedicated to exploring opportunities in technology and careers in digital.
The day began with a welcome from the UA92 team before students heard an inspiring keynote from Anna Stone, Head of the Centre of Digital Enablement at Fujitsu, who shared her own insights into the rapidly evolving technology landscape and the opportunities available for young people who may be considering a career in the sector.
Students then took part in a series of interactive sessions designed to bring the world of digital to life. Working alongside Fujitsu colleagues, attendees were challenged to design their own app, gaining a practical understanding of the creativity, collaboration and problem-solving involved in technology roles.
Meanwhile, our UA92 World of Digital academics delivered a ‘Don’t Take the Bait’ workshop, combining practical activities with a live demonstration showing phishing from both perspectives and showing students how much easier it is to spot a scam once you understand how it’s been put together.
Fujitsu’s Emerging Talent team then provided a brilliant behind-the-scenes look at life within the organisation, sharing their personal experiences and career journeys, spotlighting the many different routes into technology.
The event concluded with the Women in Tech panel and Q&A, where students heard from a range of inspiring women currently working and studying in the industry. Panellists shared their experiences, some of the challenges and barriers they’ve encountered, and their proudest achievements, all whilst offering honest advice to those who may be considering a career in technology. This session featured UA92’s Women in Tech Society president, Imaan, whose insights resonated as someone who is currently forging their own path in the sector and opening doors for others to do the same.
Matt Williams, Student Recruitment and Widening Participation Manager at UA92, said “It was a real privilege to work alongside colleagues from across UA92 and Fujitsu to deliver Her Digital Future. We share a commitment to helping more young women see the opportunities in technology and feel confident pursuing them.
Knowing we had so many future leaders in the room brought an incredible energy to the day. We’ve already heard from schools and colleges about how much their students enjoyed the event and how inspired they felt by it. That response is exactly why creating opportunities like these matters.
We’re grateful to Fujitsu for their commitment to this work. As a Student Recruitment team, we want to keep working with schools and colleges to help more young women explore UA92’s digital courses through activities, workshops and Open Days, and consider a future in the sector.”
Simran Seni, Digital Tech Enablement Lead at Fujitsu, said, “For women in technology to continue growing, there needs to be trust between generations. Trust from younger women in those already shaping the industry, but equally, trust from us in the next generation to carry that progress forward and continue breaking barriers.
At UA92, I felt that trust working both ways, alongside an incredible sense of inspiration. The ideas, passion, curiosity, and enthusiasm from the students were outstanding. Their questions and conversations reinforced my belief in the next generation and the future of women in technology.
It wasn’t that long ago that I was a student myself, navigating that same mix of excitement and uncertainty about where life might take me. I chose a path in technology, and having the opportunity to come full circle and share my experiences with students who may see parts of themselves in my journey is something I’m incredibly grateful for.
I left feeling genuinely proud of the young talent in that room. I have every confidence that they will challenge conventions, create opportunities and shape an exciting future for technology. I can’t wait to see what they achieve!”
The event highlighted how crucial it is to have representation in the sector, as well as the importance of actively creating opportunities to see themselves succeeding in technology careers. While progress has been made, women still remain underrepresented across many areas of the digital industry, making events like this one an important step in helping to build confidence, challenge perceptions, showcase the breadth of opportunities available, and give girls to space to explore technology outside of the classroom.
Working alongside Fujitsu, we aim to create an environment where young women feel empowered to pursue further study and ultimately careers in technology, through our Women in Tech bursary, workshops, hackathons, guest speakers, and events like these.
Find out more about how UA92 and Fujitsu are working together to support women into tech here.
