For several years, Tommy Williams was our beloved community manager who took care of Makers alumni through running meetups, events, and… — Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a bit of a computer geek. I was the go-to person for every teacher, parent, or kid when it was a computer-related question. I always felt in tune with computers — in fact, when I was 11, I hacked my primary…

London is at the epicentre of the UK’s tech boom, with the rest of the country following suit. As regions transform into thriving tech… — London is at the epicentre of the UK’s tech boom, with the rest of the country following suit. As regions transform into thriving tech hubs, jobs in the sector are becoming hotter than ever, with software developers being one of the most in-demand occupations in the UK. This leaves businesses…

We recently hosted an event in collaboration with CTO Craft. Moderated by Zoe Cunningham (Director of Softwire, a leading software… — We recently hosted an event in collaboration with CTO Craft. Moderated by Zoe Cunningham (Director of Softwire, a leading software development consultancy), Kay Lack (Director of Training at Makers, Europe’s first coding bootcamp) and Sara Tateno (Founder of Happity, the UK’s leading platform for baby & toddler classes.) …

Last year, we launched a scholarship programme in collaboration with Coding Black Females to offer six free places on our course for their… — Last year, we launched a scholarship programme in collaboration with Coding Black Females to offer six free places on our course for their members. Adrienne Galloway was one of those scholars. We caught up with her to hear more about what prompted her into the tech industry, useful…

You’ve probably heard of Web3, but maybe you’re not quite sure what it is. Right now, web3 definitely seems to be having its moment, as… — You’ve probably heard of Web3, but maybe you’re not quite sure what it is. Right now, web3 definitely seems to be having its moment, as everyone from rappers like Snoop Dogg to French president Macron seems to be talking about its opportunities — whether it’s NFTs or electronic sports.

When you’re starting out as a junior developer, there’s a ton of new information to learn and a whole range of behaviours to adopt. It can… — When you’re starting out as a junior developer, there’s a ton of new information to learn and a whole range of behaviours to adopt. It can be hard to know where to focus when there’s so much coming at you all at once. But if you want to go from…

The tech sector is famed for making the world a better place with its constant innovation. Yet, it’s notorious for erecting hurdles and… — The tech sector is famed for making the world a better place with its constant innovation. Yet, it’s notorious for erecting hurdles and excluding women from senior jobs, resulting in fewer role models in the industry for women. With the gender gap still largely ajar, it can be challenging for…

Adrienne Galloway is a recent Graduate from Makers. Here, she shares some advice for aspiring developers looking to join Makers. — Prior to joining Makers, I had embarked on a career in Public Relations and Communications. I began my career in Corporate PR, working with some of the UK’s well known FTSE 100 companies, before transitioning into technology and lifestyle PR where my clients included everything from a dating app to…

As we come to the end of Women’s History Month, what better time is there to start focusing on the women of today and the future. The Women… — As we come to the end of Women’s History Month, what better time is there to start focusing on the women of today and the future. The Women in Software awards is now its 4th year and nominations are now open! Women in Software (WiS) was founded in 2019 by…