WiDS Wellington is an independent event organised by Victoria University of Wellington to coincide with the annual Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University and an estimated 150+ locations worldwide. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events, which features outstanding women doing outstanding work. The Global WiDS Conference aims to inspire … Continue reading "Women in Data Science – Wellington 2019"

‘Automating Inequality’ author on the impact of technology, data and algorithms on the poor and working-class. US-based professor and writer Virginia Eubanks will visit New Zealand in March for a series of events promoting her new book Automating Inequality and discussing the impacts of technology and big data on the poorest people in society. For … Continue reading "US author Virginia Eubanks book launch – Auckland"

‘Automating Inequality’ author on the impact of technology, data and algorithms on the poor and working-class. US-based professor and writer Virginia Eubanks will visit New Zealand in March for a series of events promoting her new book Automating Inequality and discussing the impacts of technology and big data on the poorest people in society. For … Continue reading "US author Virginia Eubanks book launch – Wellington"