Women in tech can have it all – even an arts degree
Belinda Parmar is wrong to discourage girls from studying arts, says Rachel Coldicutt – her vision sells women in tech short
The floor has ears: the school carpet that generates energy and tracks pupils’ every move
Pavegen carpet tiles produce power from your footsteps and can pin-point people's movement throughout a building
The Stuart Hall Project – review
In this absorbing documentary tribute, the pioneer of cultural studies comes across as a calm figure who insists on the fundamental topic of equality, writes Peter Bradshaw
The 20 online talks that could change your life
Tom Meltzer: From TED talks to online seminars, video channels crammed with inspirational and thought-provoking lectures are educating us on everything from town planning and depression to body language, animal morality and dangers of sugar in just a few minutes. Here is our pick of the best
Jazz fan, hipster and a leftwing hero; the remarkable journey of Stuart Hall
From 50s migrant to 80s Thatcher critic, the cultural theorist has long led the debate on race and politics. A new film charts his life and his decades-long influence on the culture of modern Britain
Six ideas to get more women involved in the tech sector
Why are there so few females in technology? Catherine de Lange talks to women in the sector about their experiences and ways to redress the balance
US government releases first hundred pages of Aaron Swartz file
Documents released show the secret service was interested in a document Swartz penned calling for open information
Scottish culture minister: we need more women in games development
Keith Stuart: Fiona Hyslop says changes must be made to teaching science and maths to encourage girls into creative technology careers
University libraries: 10 global portraits
University library chiefs worldwide reveal the challenges they face, plans for the future, and their role in higher education
Library futures: Tama Art University, Japan
A university library designed by a world-leading architect inspires and challenges in equal measure, says Hidemi Kondo
Library futures: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Finding information is not the problem, says Choy Fatt Cheong – libraries are now taking the lead on how to communicate it
Library futures: New York University
Well-designed space is one of the most important services an academic library can offer, says Carol Mandel
Library futures: Queensland University of Technology, Australia
With 97% of its research downloads from outside Australia, the library's open access expertise is invaluable, says Judy Stokker
Library futures: Manchester University
The library is not being used less, it's just user needs that are changing, says Janet Wilkinson – so don't forget the wifi
Library futures: Unicamp, Brazil
The academic library must go where the user is and provide access to the latest technologies, says Luiz Atilio Vicentini