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Last social drinks of 2011

Last social drinks of 2011 tonight from 6pm at Aurora hotel, opposite central station. Come along and join me for a swift half…

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Funky forum

  We needed a place for people to be able to post jobs,  ask for help, and discuss events so we have added a forum to the site. You can RSS to it here:  http://www.girlgeeksydney.com/wp-content/plugins/forum-server/feed.php?topic=all We are looking for moderators … Continue reading

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YOUNG IT – Speed Networking in the Pub

  The Australian Computer Society (ACS) are holding a speed networking evening in the City Hotel on Tuesday 9th August. It should be an interesting night as Fiona Floyd will be talking about how:  “networking has helped her to achieve … Continue reading

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Video: Girl Geek Dinners Sydney

What is girl geeks? why do it? and what do we get from it? Last year, Mun (@MKotadia)  gave me a well earned telling off because he wanted to make us a video, and I never gave him enough warning … Continue reading

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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Australia and New Zealand

“As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce the 2011 Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, … Continue reading

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You can go to PyCON AU for free! Apply by Wednesday 13th!!

Do you use Python and want to go to the Python Conference on Sat and Sun 20-21st August 2011? The organising committee of PyCON AU have secured some extra money so they can offer two ‘gender diversity grants’ this year.   … Continue reading

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YOW! Night on Tuesday 5th July

Guest post by Lisa Cumes from YOW! Hey ladies (and guys), We have an upcoming YOW! Night on Tuesday 5 July here in Sydney.  Our invited speaker is Udi Dahan aka The Software Simplist, an internationally renowned expert on software architecture and … Continue reading

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GPN – Girls’ Programming Network

Blog post by Nicky Ringland. * The Girls’ Programming Network (GPN) is an extra-curricular program for high school girls in years 9-12 interested in computers and technology. Managed by a group of female IT students and alumni from the School … Continue reading

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Google GGD is full up!

We are unfortunately no longer able to accept any more regos for the Google GGD on 30 June. Emails going out to all respondents soon!

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ACS Women: The effects of underpaying staff on the ICT industry

ACS WOMEN The effects of underpaying staff on the ICT industry When: Tuesday 24 May 2011, 6:30 – 7:30pm Where: Level 11 , 50 Carrington Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 What: In this presentation Linda Zeelie will explore the possible impact … Continue reading

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