A community for women in tech at HSLU I — here to connect, support and grow together
Who we are
Women in IT is a subgroup of our student association, Safe Space on Campus, created and led by women studying at the HSLU Computer Science department. We’re here to build community, provide support, and make sure women have a space to share their experiences in a field where we’re still the minority.
Previous Members
Vanessa Birrer
Event Coordinator
BSc International IT Management
Estefania Otero
Co-President
BSc Cyber Security
Eline Fallegger
MINT Representative
BSc Business IT
Theodora Haimoff
President
BSc AI/ML
Julia Halter
Administrative Coordinator
BSc Informatics
Daniela Hager
Student Representative
BSc International IT Management
Raquel Lima
PR Leader
BSc Informatics
Limpydaov Chak
PR Representative
BSc International IT Management
Aida Hamzic
PR Assistant
BSc International IT Management
Lara Cacciaguerra
MINT Representative
BSc Immersive Technologies
Amy Bunk
Event Coordinator
BSc Business IT
Bhairavi Ramesh
PR Representative
BSc International IT Management
Carolina Cavaco
Event Coordinator
BSc International IT Management
Our history
What we do
We organise activities that bring women together, open doors to the tech world, and make university life a little brighter:
Annual Women’s Events
Our big highlight of the year with inspiring talks, discussions and networking
Company Visits
Get an inside look at exciting workplaces and meet people in the industry
Women’s Gatherings
Casual get-togethers to chat, share experiences and make new friends
Workshops
Workshops on empowerment, communication and safety
Questions we often hear
Why do we need a women’s group?
Because women are still underrepresented in STEM. Having a dedicated space helps us connect, support each other and feel less alone.
Is this a group only for women?
Our focus is on creating a safe space for women, so most of our events and workshops are women centered. Everyone is welcome to join any Safe Space on Campus events and support us as allies.
Who do you mean when you talk about “women”?
Everyone who identifies or presents as a woman is warmly welcome in our group. We celebrate and embrace all expressions of womanhood — including cis, trans, and gender-fluid women — and aim to create a space where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.
Is there a connection between you and STAIR or HSLU?
We’re an independent student initiative, separate from both HSLU and STAIR, as we have a different focus and structure. At the same time, we really value our close relationship with the university — they occasionally sponsor our events, we collaborate on shared initiatives, and we work together when students come to us for support with formal complaints.
I’m shy, do I need to know people to join?
Not at all! Many women come to their first event alone and usually leave with new friends. Our goal is to create a community, so this includes making new contacts and even friendships.