February Newsletter 2025
We’re excited to share the latest news and events to keep you motivated and connected.
To start, we want to celebrate the incredible impact of our mentors. They are the heart of our community, shaping the future of STEM by guiding, inspiring, and empowering young minds. This February, we embraced the spirit of Love Tech with a series of exciting events:
- Mum Tech – A fantastic opportunity for mums to explore technology, gain confidence, and discover new skills in a supportive environment.
- Code Club – Our introduction to coding robots for girls.
- School Visits – We’ve had the pleasure of visiting multiple schools, engaging with students, and inspiring them to see the endless possibilities within STEM.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make these events a success!
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for being a part of Love Tech!
Mentor Sponsorship Programme – Sponsored by Ramsey Crookall 🌟
We’re excited to share the latest news and events to keep you motivated and connected.
To start, we want to celebrate the incredible impact of our mentors. They are the heart of our community, shaping the future of STEM by guiding, inspiring, and empowering young minds. This February, we embraced the spirit of Love Tech with a series of exciting events:
- Mum Tech – A fantastic opportunity for mums to explore technology, gain confidence, and discover new skills in a supportive environment.
- Code Club – Our introduction to coding robots for girls.
- School Visits – We’ve had the pleasure of visiting multiple schools, engaging with students, and inspiring them to see the endless possibilities within STEM.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make these events a success!
MUM TECH 2025 is Back!
MUM TECH 2025 is here‼️ Your Ultimate Tech Training Course.
Tech can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to change that!
We kicked off Week 1 of Mum Tech with an insightful session on Staying Safe Online 🛡️. Attendees learned essential cybersecurity skills to protect themselves and their families in the digital space. The feedback has been incredible, and we’re excited for the weeks ahead!
Want to join us? There’s still time to book future sessions!
🔥 Upcoming Sessions:
Week 3: Monday 10th March – IT for Work & Study 💼 Updating your CV, using LinkedIn, and an overview of cloud storage and email confidence.
Week 4: Monday 17th March – Gaming 🎮 With Guest Speaker Chris Kissack, learn more about the games your children are playing.
Week 5: Monday 24th March – Money Matters 💰 Explore online banking, budgeting tools, and financial safety in the digital age.
Week 6: Monday 31st March – Coding & AI for Beginners 🤖 An intro to coding and AI, plus a fun hands-on project you can do with your children!
🔗 Sign up today! Spaces are limited – don’t miss out! 📍
Register here: Mum Tech 2025
We are delighted to announce that Games Global will be sponsoring the Mum Tech initiative! This free six week IT support programme is designed to equip mothers with essential digital skills, empowering them to navigate technology with confidence.
This partnership reflects Games Global’s commitment to making tech more accessible and inclusive. If you or someone you know could benefit from this programme, be sure to sign up and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!
2025 February Mentor of the Month:
Natalie Gallagher 🌟
Natalie is a Chief Operating Officer in the field of Technology and has an incredible journey that spans across three continents! 🌍 She’s immigrated from South Africa to the UK, then the US, and finally to the Isle of Man.
Meet Natalie Gallagher, Love Tech’s February Mentor of the Month! 🤩
When Natalie’s not making waves in tech, she’s exploring her new home on the Isle of Man with her family, practicing Reiki, or meditating to keep life balanced. 🧘♀️
She also loves TV, board games, and crafting! 🎨
Not only has Natalie achieved remarkable professional success, but she also became a biological mother for the first time at 40! She feels incredibly fortunate to have
her miracle children.
📖 Want to know more about Natalie’s story? Read about her here.
Are you passionate about STEM and ready to inspire the next generation of young girls? We’re looking for mentors to join Love Tech in 2025—get involved and make a lasting impact! Contact us at: contact@lovetech.im
Our Mentor Programme is proudly supported by Ramsey Crookall, whose generous sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to inspiring innovation and curiosity in STEM. 🚀
Code Club Girls Robot Coding Event 🚀
🚀 Thank You for an Amazing Robot Coding Workshop! 🤖✨
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Robot Coding Workshop for Girls! 🎉 We had an amazing turnout, and it was incredible to see so many young minds dive into the world of coding and robotics with Sphero robot balls! 💡💻
From programming robots to earning certificates and making new friends, we loved every moment and we hope you did too! 🌟
Missed out this time? Don’t worry! Sign up for our waitlist to be the first to hear about future Code Club and Love Tech events 👉 Here
Keep exploring, keep coding, and we can’t wait to see you at the next event! 🚀
Museum of the Moon at Peel Cathedral
This month Love Tech was excited to celebrate the stunning Museum of the Moon installation by renowned artist Luke Jerram, set in the beautiful Peel Cathedral.
This breathtaking artwork, accompanied by a composition by Dan Jones, was incredible!
A huge thank you to the Isle of Man Arts Council for sponsoring this event, and to River Advisors, a leading local company specialising in science in space, for making it possible for children across the Isle of Man to experience this incredible installation by covering transportation costs.
At Love Tech, we are passionate about inspiring young people, especially girls, to explore STEM subjects and consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
We are proud to work closely with River to create opportunities that spark curiosity and excitement for the future of STEM.
🚀 Inspiring the Future at QE2 Science Event! 🔬
We also had an incredible time at the QE2 Science event.
QEII High School Assembly Hall hosted an inspiring session for Year 10 students.
The goal was simple to ignite curiosity and encourage the next generation to explore the limitless possibilities within science. 🚀🔬
Our amazing panel of five mentors shared their unique and fascinating careers in science, helping to open the students’ minds to the wide range of opportunities available. From health and the environment to government work and the skies above, there was something for everyone!
A special thank you to our patron, Lady Lorimer, and our brilliant mentors:
Ruth Cooil, Physiotherapist 🏃♀️
Sarah Saunders, Medical Writer ✍️
Rose Sandilands, Government Analyst 📊
Kirsty Pendlebury, Meteorologist 🌦
Michelle Haywood, Applied Scientist 🔬
These inspiring women shared their stories, challenges, and the rewards of pursuing a career in science.
Stay Connected
As always, we encourage you to stay connected with us! If you missed out on tickets for Space Unleashed, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so you never miss an event again.
And, if you’re a woman working in STEM on the Isle of Man and want to join an award-winning charity to make a real impact, please get in touch: contact@lovetech.im.
Our mentor scheme is growing, and we’d love to have you on board.
Keep an eye out for more exciting events and opportunities, and as always…
Stay STEM-curious 😊
Best wishes,
The Love Tech Team