We believe supporting individuals from all backgrounds is a collective responsibility, essential for a more equitable future. Tech companies have the power to drive positive change, so our goal throughout March 2024 is to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion while continuing to do more.
Following the roaring success of techUK’s Women in Tech campaign in March 2023, where we marched forward to close the tech gender gap, this year we are spotlighting all forms of diversity and inclusion needed to foster equal opportunities in the tech sector and beyond.
As the United Nations International Women's Day for 2024 theme focuses on "invest in women: accelerate progress", we are proud to leverage the day as an advocacy tool to forward the need for more investment in minority groups. As always, we are keen to showcase allies in all shapes and forms, wherever they come from.
This campaign is just one way to accelerate progress, and we hope you will support us in this mission.
👋 Welcome from techUK's Skills & Diversity Council
🗞️ TechTogether campaign has been featured in The Guardian
In this article, Nimmi Patel, techUK's Head of Skills, Talent & Diversity explores how businesses can address gender disparity in the tech industry, and celebrate women’s achievements year-round.
🦋 International Women's Day
Read below our members statements on International Women's Day highlighting the need to take action and advocate for gender equity in the tech sector. You can find further content on International Women's Day and Women in Tech here.
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Our members develop strong networks, build meaningful partnerships and grow their businesses as we all work together to create a thriving environment where industry, government and stakeholders come together to realise the positive outcomes tech can deliver.
In these interview series, we give a platform to our tech community to share their experiences, shedding light on the diverse realities of working in the tech industry. By discussing the good, bad, and ugly aspects, we aim to underscore the significance of cultivating a diverse tech future through their stories.
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We invited members to contribute to this month-long campaign with blogs to spark a discussion on key issues like women in tech, minority career progression, social mobility, workplace biases, gender pay disparities, effective allyship, mental health challenges, ageism, accessible technology, inclusive design, and the impact of flexible working.
In this episode, techUK’s Programme Manager for Cyber Security, Jill Broom talks to Shiguftah Malik, Gemserv, Katie Shanahan, Crossword Cyber Security, Nuala Kilmarton, Innovate UKRI and Raya Tsolova, techUK about their journeys into cyber security, the opportunities and challenges of working in the sector and how the Empowering Women to Lead, Cyber Security Programme helped them to realise their leadership potential in this exciting industry.
The Women in Telecoms Group is focused on supporting under-represented groups in their telecoms careers. The Group is a joint initiative formed by Department for Science Innovation and Technology's Future Telecoms Tech Policy Team, Ofcom Together in Tech, UKTIN and techUK. The Group is comprised of industry figures, policymakers and academia who are convened to help boost the gender diversity and inclusion of the UK telecoms sector - access is open to all, please get in touch to request to join.
Our members develop strong networks, build meaningful partnerships and grow their businesses as we all work together to create a thriving environment where industry, government and stakeholders come together to realise the positive outcomes tech can deliver.
Policy and Public Affairs - Team Assistant, techUK
Tania Teixeira
Social Media and Content Manager, techUK
Nimmi Patel
Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity, techUK
Nimmi Patel is the Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK. She works on all things skills, education, and future of work policy, focusing on upskilling and retraining. Nimmi is also an Advisory Board member of Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (digit). The Centre research aims to increase understanding of how digital technologies are changing work and the implications for employers, workers, job seekers and governments.
Prior to joining the techUK team, she worked for the UK Labour Party and New Zealand Labour Party, and holds an MA in Strategic Communications at King’s College London and BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Manchester. She is currently taking part in the 2024-25 University of Bath Institute for Policy Research Policy Fellowship Programme.
Policy and Public Affairs - Team Assistant, techUK
Oliver is the team assistant for the Policy and Public Affairs teams, joining techUK in November of 2023. He assists the teams admistrative support, communication, and event production.
Prior to working at techUK, Oliver studied at Swansea and Bristol universities, attaining a masters in Policy Research. During this time he competed in debating competitions around the country where he discussed and deliberated various policy issues. Between his studies Oliver acted as a student assistant in mental health research for the SMaRteN student network.
Tania joined the Marketing and Communications team at techUK as a Social Media and Content Manager in July 2022.
Prior to techUK, Tania worked at early-stage tech start-ups (both art-tech and fintech). With a creative educational background (BA in Fine Arts and MA in Writing), Tania developed the core skills to grow expertise in content creation across various formats. Tania is passionate about organic growth and community building and she will help build and expand techUK’s incredible community of thought leaders.
Outside work hours, Tania loves to be around nature and animals, discovering new food and enjoying music events.