I've hosted a Ready, Set, Go online webinar to introduce colleagues to the resources available to make their online teaching more effective. The webinar can be viewed on the left. 

the EMS Writing Retreat on 4 - 5 September 2023, I created a 'Just Write' Google Space to allow colleagues a safe space to share and collaborate on research. I also set up fortnightly meetings so that the momentum from the retreat can continue.

I was invited by the South African Chapter for Computer Human Interaction (ProteaCHI) to present on the use of AI for improving productivity. My session provided a hands-on practical experience to improve AI prompting skills. My video can be viewed on the left. 

On May 22, 2024, the Wired4Women Tech Forum held its inaugural awards programme focused on ‘Celebrating Excellence in Tech’. The awards recognise the achievements of women across the tech industry, from CIOs and tech leaders to students starting their careers. There were 400 nominations, which were then whittled down to 53 finalists across 11 categories.

Gender diversity in the ICT industry still has a long way to go, both internationally and locally. The saying "you can't be what you can't see”, is vital for empowering women in the workplace and beyond. Role models are crucial.

The awards programme was designed to recognise, celebrate and elevate the achievements of women who are already doing great things and provide a platform for these role models.

The evening, hosted by ITWeb Brainstorm in partnership with Telkom, was a great success with over 250 guests in attendance at the event, held at The Venue, Houghton, Johannesburg. 

The winners were:

-Top tech student: Oyena Mahlasela, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

-Rising star - Coding and emerging technologies: Matshepo Soto, TechCrafters

-Rising star - Cloud: Taryn D. Mr Price Group

-Rising star - Security: Tshego Gaetsewe, Sage

-Mentor: Fazlyn Petersen, University of the Western Cape

-Tech4Good: Leonora Tima, GRIT - Gender Rights in Tech (Kwanele South Africa

-Tech innovator: Jessica Hawkey, redAcademy

-IT business development executive: Smangele Nkosi, Cisco

-Tech entrepreneur: Gabi Immelman, Mindjoy

-Leader: Rashika Ramlal, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

-Trailblazer: Lillian Barnard, Microsoft Africa

Congratulations to all the winners!

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