We are delighted to share news of the Women in Tech Workshop St George's recently hosted, expertly orchestrated by our new Head of Alumni and Development, Kirsty Hassan. This strategic gathering brought together industry titans, educational pioneers and government representatives—all united in our mission to transform girls' computing education across Scotland.

Our Proven Formula for Change

Just as St George's revolutionised girls' tennis through our partnership with Judy Murray—training hundreds of teachers and impacting thousands of young girls—we are now applying this same transformative approach to computing. This initiative positions St George's as Edinburgh's—and potentially Scotland's—foremost institution for advancing women in computing.

Leadership Required

The statistics are sobering: girls studying Computing Science in Scotland have plummeted from over 10,000 in 2001 to under 2,500 today, while Scotland needs 13,000 new digital professionals yearly but produces only 5,000. As alumnae, you'll recognise this as exactly the kind of challenge St George's has always risen to meet.

Strategic Partnerships

The workshop welcomed representatives from GCHQ, Amazon Web Services, IBM, Accenture, NatWest, Cisco and other major players. These strategic alliances amplify our impact across Scotland, building on our successful Women in Computing event last December that welcomed over 600 students and 30 companies.

Leading Scotland Forward

We're not just responding to Scotland's digital skills crisis—we're pioneering the solution. Plans are underway for regular workshops open to all Edinburgh girls, industry-supported teaching resources, and potentially a dedicated STEM facility on campus.

Where You Come In

As our Computing teacher Jack Walker observed: "One phrase I heard again and again from the girls was: 'I want to be like her.' That's the power of representation."

If you work in technology or have connections to the field, Kirsty Hassan would love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to help your old school lead Scotland's next educational revolution and show the next generation of girls what's possible in technology. Contact us at foundation@stge.org.uk if you would lilke to get involved!