Computer terms 101

Schedule

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Fraser House Hub | Lancaster, EN

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Ever felt bamboozled my a tech acronym or feel too scared to ask? Come to this WILD event! No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity!
About this Event

Computer terms 101


📅 Monday 21st April 6.00pm - 7.30pm
📍 Fraser House Hub
🎙 Hosted by Dr. Alice Ashcroft


The Women in Lancaster Digital Network (WILD) invites its members, women and non-binary people working in digital and tech, to join us for this exciting event.


Why This Topic Matters:

Tech jargon can feel like a secret language that keeps people on the outside looking in. Demystifying these terms builds confidence and helps everyone engage more meaningfully with the digital world around them.


About the Speaker:

Alice is a researcher specialising in Human-Computer Interaction and digital equity. With a background spanning software development, educational technology, and a PhD in Gender Diversity in Digital Innovation, she brings a knack for making complex technical concepts accessible and engaging.


What the Session Covers:

A jargon-busting journey through computer science terminology, from everyday acronyms like API and LLM to more specialist terms. No prior knowledge required. Just curiosity.


Key Takeaways:

  • Confidence to decode tech speak in news articles, job descriptions, and everyday conversations
  • A clearer understanding of how different technologies connect and why they matter
  • Permission to ask "what does that actually mean?" without feeling like an outsider


Delivered by: Dr alice Ashcroft


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Fraser House Hub, South Road, Lancaster, United Kingdom

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