Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Women in Computing – Student Leader Onboarding

Welcome to the Women in Computing Student Leader team!

Please read carefully each step of the onboarding below and use it as a resource and guide for your journey as a Student Leader. If you have any questions, please email us at wic@eait.uq.edu.au.

And most importantly, have fun!

  1. Program Overview
  2. Uniform and code of conduct
  3. Conversation Starters
  4. Important Documents
  1. Marketing Content
  2. WE/WiC Camp
  3. UQ ACM-W
  4. Checklist

1. Program Overview

Leveraging from the nation-leading success of UQ’s Women in Engineering (WE) program, the Women in Computing (WiC) program encourage girls and women to pursue technology education and careers, while providing a skilled and diverse pipeline for the technology sector. 

The WiC program aims to:

  • Increase gender diversity in UQ’s computing programs.
  • Support and nurture current university students studying computing.
  • Generate a pipeline of talent for industry, creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Build long-lasting relationships with high schools and industry.