Inspirations in the IT Industry

Women have been in IT even before it began to be recognised as a field of study and they have continued to be pioneers in developing this technology and its applications ever since. Maybe you will be inspired by them to enter the exciting, challenging world of IT!

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Ada Lovelace

Published the first computer programme and saw the potential of computers - in the 19th century!

Grace Murray Hopper

Developed first commercial computer; designed COBOL computer language; invented the term "Computer Bug".

Martha Lane-Fox

Co-founder of Lastminute.com, e-commerce pioneer (and millionaire!)

Wendy Hall

Now read our exclusive online interview with Professor Wendy Hall, an inspiring woman working in IT in the 21st century.