WiC Student Leaders
The most important part of the Women in Computing program.
Our Student Leaders are from Computer Science and Information Technology undergraduate and postgraduate programs at UQ with different backgrounds and skills, but one single goal: break barriers towards gender equality in the technology sector.
As volunteers, they represent UQ at high school visits, campus tours, recruitment events and career events such as UQ Open Day and TSXPO. Their role is to share their university experiences and encourage young women to pursue education and careers in technology.
They also are introduced to unique professional development opportunities through networking and mentoring with industry representatives, such as the ACM-W Student Chapter at UQ; or the BoostHer app, an onboarding app designed to empower high school girls interested in studying technology at UQ.
Meet our Student Leaders
Discover more about our Student Leaders, including why they chose a career in technology, their and advice for future Computer Science and Information Technology students at UQ.
Tech isn’t just about coding; it’s about solving problems, helping people, and shaping the world we live in.
There’s no harm in trying, whether it’s taking the degree to see if it suits you, or doing your own personal projects to figure out if you would enjoy learning Computer Science or IT in university.
The goal isn’t to have it all figured out — it’s to enjoy the process, learn cool stuff, and the answer to whether tech is the right fit will come naturally with time.
What matters most is finding something you enjoy and getting hands-on experience.
If you love tech, you’re going to love the degree because the possibilities of what you can do is endless.
Don’t worry about making the “perfect” choice straight away; discovering what you enjoy and what excites you is what matters most.
I want to nurture a community of women in computing to blossom on their unique path of self-discovery and growth.
By taking the leap into the unknown if gives you the chance to learn and make so many new friends.
Finding balance comes with having a proper routine that works for your life.
The best part of my software engineering degree is the way it pushes me to solve tough problems. And when I do solve them, the sense of excitement and accomplishment is such a great feeling. It's what keeps me going, no matter how tough things might seem.
I would not have discovered my passion for software engineering if I hadn’t taken a variety of courses, many of which I chose just because the course name or description seemed to be a little interesting.
Interaction Design is the perfect marriage between tech, creativity, and psychology — three things I absolutely love — so I get the best of all three worlds!
Creating Change
Our strong partnerships with alumni, industry and government provide our students access to unique opportunities and support to enhance their leadership skills and university experience.