Demystifying patents for women in computing

Hello and welcome to a new ACM-WE blog post series, in partnership with the European Patent Office (EPO), through its Observatory on Patents and Technology. This collaboration has a clear […]

Trailblazers in computing: Dina St Johnston

This month in our Trailblazers in Computing series, we highlight Dina St Johnston, a pioneer who helped establish one of Europe’s earliest independent software companies and recognised the potential of […]

Navigating Imperfect Spaces in Research

“Research Spotlights in Computing” is a technical blog series by ACM-W Europe Team Member Ayesha Afzal, highlighting contemporary work across computing research, with a focus on systems, tools, methods, and […]

JKU ACM Celebration of Women in Computing 2026

by Anna Szlavi   Celebration Alert! Early June the ACM Celebration of Women in Computing goes to Linz, Austria. Johannes Kepler University, a heavily technical university in Upper-Austria, is hosting […]

Cognitive Bias and its impact on women’s advancement in tech #4 : Maternal Bias

  Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. On this day, we want to shed light on the biases women face as mothers in the workplace and how it impacts their advancement. […]

Trailblazers in computing: Wendy Hall

This month in our Trailblazers in Computing series, we highlight Wendy Hall, whose pioneering work in hypermedia systems helped shape how we navigate and connect information in the digital world […]

Stories of Women in Computing Matter

    Hi, I’m Toshna, a volunteer with ACM-W Europe, and this is something I’ve been thinking about recently. As part of the ACM-W Europe community, I often find myself […]

Cognitive Bias and Its Impact on Women’s Advancement in Tech #3: The Ambiguity effect

A Real-World Example Sarah, a software engineer with four years of experience at a technology firm, watches as project assignments are distributed during a team meeting. The lead architect announces […]

Is diversity in HPC still just a buzzword?

“Research Spotlights in Computing” is a technical blog series by ACM-W Europe Team Member Ayesha Afzal, highlighting contemporary work across computing research, with a focus on systems, tools, methods, and […]

The Story behind the womENcourage 2026 Logo

When we created this logo, we wanted it to capture the magic of Provence and the Mediterranean Sea, to create a warm, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere – essential ingredients for […]