Computer terms 101

📅 Monday 21st April 6.00pm - 7.30pm
📍 Fraser House Hub
🎙 Hosted by Dr. Alice Ashcroft

The Women in Lancaster Digital Network (WILD) invites its members, women and non-binary people working in digital and tech, to join us for this exciting event.

Why This Topic Matters:

Tech jargon can feel like a secret language that keeps people on the outside looking in. Demystifying these terms builds confidence and helps everyone engage more meaningfully with the digital world around them.

About the Speaker:

Alice is a researcher specialising in Human-Computer Interaction and digital equity. With a background spanning software development, educational technology, and a PhD in Gender Diversity in Digital Innovation, she brings a knack for making complex technical concepts accessible and engaging.

What the Session Covers:

A jargon-busting journey through computer science terminology, from everyday acronyms like API and LLM to more specialist terms. No prior knowledge required. Just curiosity.

Key Takeaways:

• Confidence to decode tech speak in news articles, job descriptions, and everyday conversations
• A clearer understanding of how different technologies connect and why they matter
• Permission to ask "what does that actually mean?" without feeling like an outsider

Delivered by: Dr alice Ashcroft