Skills for the future: A Conversation with Suw Charman-Anderson, Digital Pioneer & Creator of Ada Lovelace Day.

On Ada Lovelace Day, Suw will meet with Kate Whyles, Digital Innovation and Development Coach, and Sue Stack, Head of Student Experience at the Highfields campus of Nottingham College. This session is an informal discussion entitled “Skills for the Future: A Conversation with Suw Charman-Anderson, Digital Pioneer & Creator of Ada Lovelace Day.” 

This conversation will highlight the importance of continuous learning in STEM subjects and the ongoing need to dismantle gender barriers when attracting and supporting a balanced group of students in traditionally male-dominated courses. 

It will focus on the significance of skill development and the ability to adapt to career changes. The speakers will address the limitations of AI, highlighting the essential role that human perspectives play alongside the necessary qualifications for women in STEM who wish to pursue their desired careers.  

The session will conclude with a discussion on how a comprehensive approach to career growth, allyship, and embedding a welcoming and inclusive environment in the education sector can encourage more women to pursue STEM courses at FE level.