Ada Lovelace Day at Pioneer Group

Pioneer Group, in collaboration with educational charity Ignite!, will host the sixth annual Ada Lovelace Day event this week, with over 380 students expected to participate across the UK, the biggest number of attendees to date. This annual celebration seeks to amplify the presence of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), offering inspiration and guidance for future generations of aspiring STEM professionals.

Taking place on Monday, 9 October, and Tuesday, 10 October, the event features an array of engaging activities designed to inspire and educate young minds.

On Monday, Pioneer Group will host interactive workshops for local year six pupils from three primary schools, held at BioCity Nottingham. 

Tuesday sees the expansion of the celebration, with six additional Pioneer Group locations across the UK taking part – MediCity Nottingham, Kent Science Park, Hexagon Tower in Manchester, BioCity Glasgow, Edinburgh Technopole, and Colworth Science Park in Bedford – each hosting engaging STEM workshops for a total of 21 secondary schools.

These dynamic workshops will be facilitated by tenant companies located within Pioneer Group’s locations, who have generously volunteered their expertise. Distinguished tenant companies such as Unilever, Lipton Tea and Infusions, NuVision, Jazz Pharma and Biobest will lead captivating sessions throughout both days. Topics covered during the workshops include exploring marketing and communication in the STEM sector, understanding patent law, and gaining insight into food production in laboratory settings.