About us
HER+Data MCR ("Her plus Data Manchester") is a community working to connect, inspire, support and empower the NW UK’s Women in Data! We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
HER+Data MCR is a Meetup group which brings together anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary and has a connection to data - whether they work with data, would like to work with data, and/or simply have an interest in data! The scope is intended to be broad to include as many gender minorities within STEM as possible while also maintaining a focus on the topic of data - we talk data science, analytics, research, visualisation, software, applications and experiences women share working in male dominated environments. We have members whose backgrounds range from academia to industry, students to CEOs, neuroscientists to idea implementers. We meet once a month (on the 2nd Thursday), provide ample time for networking, and showcase 2-4 women/non-binary in data speakers who talk about their career paths, role models, challenges faced and data projects that they work on. We also conduct masterclasses a few times each year on topics such as CV writing, interviewing techniques and salary negotiation to empower women to progress in data roles.
HER+Data is a space where everyone can share their stories and develop. We're volunteer driven so we keep our events simple and informal. There will be great content, laughter and a room full of data women and non-binary people from various backgrounds. So come along, ask questions, and get inspired! And if there are specific topics that you would like to see discussed then please let us know. We are always happy to explore new ideas and new collaborations. HER+Data was originally founded in Dublin, Ireland as XX+Data by Karen Church and the Manchester chapter was founded by Rachael Ainsworth.
Connect with HER+Data MCR:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/herplusdatamcr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/herplusdatamcr
Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/herplusdatamcr-youtube
Email: herplusdatamcr@gmail.com
By joining our community, you are agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.
Upcoming events
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Data, Deployment, and the Case of Responsible AI
Autotrader, No. 3, Circle Square, 3 Hawkshaw Street, Manchester M1 7BL, Manchester, GBHER+Data MCR is a community working to connect, inspire, support and empower the NW UK’s Women in Data. Our goal is to bring together women and non-binary people who work in data or who would like to work in data - to support one another, share experiences and talk data - big or small! Whether you’re a student just embarking on a career or a seasoned data professional, this group is for you. We want to connect and inspire amazing data women with diverse expertise and experience.
This event is very generously hosted by Autotrader.
✨ Please note:
- Due to venue policies, this event is for 18+ attendees only.
- If you have any allergies/special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
- If you have any access needs, please get in touch beforehand so we can ensure you have the best experience at the event.
Agenda
(All times in BST)
18:00 - 18:30 Networking with food and drinks
18:30 - 18:40 Welcome and announcements
18:40 Lightning talks and Q&A
20:30 CloseSpeakers
Mrigna Singh is a Senior Data & Reporting Analyst at Korn Ferry, bringing over a decade of experience helping businesses cut through noise and turn data into meaningful decisions. In their talk, “My Understanding of the Data World,” they will share how they’ve navigated their career in the data field, the key lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to succeed as a Data Analyst.Tiffany Plant is an MLOps Engineer at Fuzzy Labs with a background in data, spanning data analytics to data engineering. They are excited about exploring AI and deploying machine learning systems with positive real-world impact. In their talk “LLMs in the Wild,” Tiffany will explore how organisations can evaluate large language models before and after deployment, particularly in high-stakes environments where failures carry real consequences. They will highlight key risks and outline actions that can be taken to guide safe deployment.
Paige Pearson is a Data Science Manager at Deloitte, with nearly eight years of experience working across big data and machine learning. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Paige studied Mathematics in Liverpool before beginning their career in Kent and later working in several locations across the UK. In their talk, “Trustworthy AI in Practice,” Paige will share their journey developing data science and machine learning solutions, and how this led them to focus on supporting teams in building fair, responsible, and trustworthy AI. They will explore the challenges of creating AI systems that people can genuinely rely on, including the trade-offs involved at every stage from data collection to model deployment, and will reflect on the role they have shaped in helping others embed responsible AI principles, along with key lessons learned along the way.
By registering for this event, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.
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