University News Last updated 07 October 2024
Professor Hanifa Shah, one of the UK鈥檚 leading advocates of STEAM education, has collected a top accolade at the annual Midlands Women in Tech Awards.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) at 探花直播 (BCU) came away from Friday鈥檚 ceremony at The Eastside Rooms with the Innovator Award.
Launched in 2019, the Tech Awards highlight the significant contributions of women to the region鈥檚 emerging technology industry, alongside recognising talented individuals and innovative ideas that are helping to drive the industry forward.
Professor Shah said: 鈥淭his award reflects not just my efforts, but the collaborative spirit of the tech community.
鈥淚nnovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together to solve problems. I look forward to seeing even more women in the Midlands and beyond leading the charge in shaping the future of technology."
Professor Shah currently holds the role of Executive Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment at BCU. She is also interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of听Arts, Design, and Media until the end of 2024.
Since joining BCU in 2010, she听has led the embedding of听STEAM ideas and practice into the University鈥檚 education, research, and enterprise programmes. The award also recognises her work in encouraging cross-faculty thinking at BCU.
Professor Shah鈥檚 work has also contributed to BCU鈥檚 2030 and Beyond Strategy, which will launch later this year following months of consultation with students, academics, faculty and the local community.