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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From first role to data founder - HER+Data MCR Meetup - February 2026
KrakenFlex Limited, 1 Symphony Park, 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 passion for data and tech.
Our first 2026 event in February will host Inuri Illeperuma, Georgia Smith and Hurma Ehteshamuddin.
The event is very generously hosted by Kraken who are providing the venue, food and drinks. The event will take place at their Manchester offices on the 3rd floor at No 2 Circle Square, 1 Symphony Park, Manchester, M1 7FS (Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/xAXpijcSGHas7CYw7). The venue is wheelchair accessible and there are lifts to the 3rd floor. All toilets are gender-neutral. Please let us know of any accessibility and dietary requirements/allergies as soon as possible.
Agenda
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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
Inuri Illeperuma - Bridging Climate Tech and Data Science: Women Leading the Transition.
Inuri Illeperuma is a strategic programme and innovation leader, mentor for AI startups, and consultant in climate tech and inclusive economic growth. She combines expertise in data science, impact finance, and ecosystem building to empower diverse communities and champion women’s leadership in technology.Georgia Smith - Data is my Co-founder - How using data as a co-founder removes ego, sharpens strategy and builds brands that actually scale.
Georgia Smith is the founder of The Loud Agency, a social media marketing agency she launched at just 15. Over the past few years, her team have worked with over 50 brands, generating hundreds of millions of organic views across social platforms. Georgia now leads a team of four, has been recognised as one of the top 26 marketers to follow in 2026 by Girls in Marketing and previously hosted The Social Commuter podcast. Alongside the agency, she speaks to and mentors young women through The Next Generation of CEOs, encouraging them to back themselves and build bold businesses.Hurma Ehteshamuddin - Three Data Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes in Their First Role.
Hurma Ehteshamuddin is a Data & Systems Analyst based in Manchester, working primarily with analytics, reporting, and automation in a non-tech organisation. Her work focuses on making data usable in day-to-day decision-making, particularly in environments with legacy systems and mixed technical audiences. She’s especially interested in the practical realities of data roles beyond theory and tooling.By registering for this event, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.
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