Academic joins taskforce to break down barriers in tech

AN East Midlands academic has been named as one of the founding members of a new government taskforce set up to get more women into tech.

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Dr Ismini Vasileiou and other taskforce members with Liz Kendall GROUP PROMOTING WOMEN'S ROLES IN THE SECTOR

Dr Ismini Vasileiou, director of the East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster and associate professor in cyber security at De Montfort University, has been appointed to the Women in Tech Taskforce by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.

Despite the sector being one of the UK's fastest-growing, women remain significantly underrepresented, particularly in senior and leadership roles.

The taskforce will advise government on practical actions to improve participation, progression and retention of women across the industries.

This first-of-its-kind campaign will advise on how to better support diversity in tech and ensure the UK accesses the full talent pool, market opportunities, and innovation capacity needed for economic growth.