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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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Live-streaming of tonight’s Google Girl Geek Dinners Sydney event

We are looking forward to seeing all of you at tonight’s Girl Geek Dinners Sydney event at Google.  But if you cannot make it, please note  we will be live-streaming from 6pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (check the time in … 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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Girl Geek Dinner – 30th June 2011

Girl Geek Sydney would like to invite you to a winter Girl Geek Dinner The girl geeks at Google (say that 3 times fast) have organized an evening of networking, lightning talks, and gaming with a keynote from Mary Gardiner … Continue reading

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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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Girl Geek Dinner – March 2011

Almost 150 girl geeks showed up for a full night of talks at the Aerial Function Centre at UTS.   For many, Lynn Kraus (right – top), partner at Ernst & Young was one of the highlights of the evening … Continue reading

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Girl Geek Dinner – 10th March 2011

Girl Geek Sydney would like to invite you to the first Girl Geek Dinner of 2011! The girl geek ninjas have finally subdued holidays and homework with their flying kicks and are ready for the first girl geek dinner of … Continue reading

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