The Home of Diverse Innovation
Representation. Innovation. Transformation.
Community, Content, Careers & Collaboration
UKBlackTech is our professional community and digital platform made up from people in entrepreneurship, technology and academia. Our purpose is to inspire, connect and develop the next generation of innovators by promoting technology, entrepreneurship, digital skills and knowledge sharing. We create opportunities for members to build their professional profile, showcase their work, grow their networks and contribute to the wider technology ecosystem.
Latest Articles
News, insights, and thought leadership from the UKBT Community
-

What “vibe coding” actually is
Vibe coding is the practice of generating large amounts of code by prompting AI tools and accepting the output with minimal reading,…
-

Developers confront an identity crisis as AI takes over the craft of coding
Software engineers who once defined themselves by their ability to write elegant code are being forced to ask a more fundamental question.…
-

Could the Tech Jobs Slowdown Help Solve England’s Computing Teacher Shortage?
For more than a decade, England has struggled to recruit enough computing teachers. The problem has always contained an awkward labour-market tension:…
Hiring?
Post an opportunity
Post your job to have your listing shared across our network of over 14,000 professionals, ranging from new graduates to senior-level technicians.
Need a Speaker or Innovator?
Book a speaker or innovator
From the latest technological breakthroughs, to future innovations likely to shape our society in the years ahead—contact us to find the perfect speaker for your event.
Our Impact
10
Years
We have been supporting the UK tech eco-system from over a decade.
1
Million
We created a stock photo project which generated millions of engagement.
50
Events & Roundtables
We have organised over 50 events in the last decade across the UK.
Our Community
20k
tech professionals combined reach across our platform.
60%
of our community identifies as women.
35%
of our audience is under 25.
-
Adult Skills Tutor: Digital Skills (Southwark Council)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsibilities JOB CONTEXT The Thomas Calton Centre is home to Southwark Adult Learning Service (SALS). Situated in the heart of Peckham, SALS provides a wide range of courses and resources, primarily for residents of the borough, with the remit to deliver on The London Borough of Southwark’s commitment to…
27 September 2026
Free Tranining
Women into Frontier Tech
Women into Frontier Tech is a FREE 12-week virtual programme helping women build practical AI skills, gain real-world experience and explore new career opportunities in tech
The UKBT Institute is the research and innovation engine of UKBlackTech. It is a cross-sector body of technologists, clinicians, data scientists, engineers, academics, entrepreneurs, policymakers, creative practitioners and grassroots communities. The Institute operates as a Townhouse, a collaborative environment where different disciplines come together to investigate emerging technologies, explore new ideas and solve real-world challenges. Using our Townhouse Innovation Model and Practitioner Readiness Level (PRL) Framework, we transform ideas into research, pilots, prototypes and scalable innovation.
More
Active Campaigns
UKBT Institute Campaigns bring together people from different disciplines to explore some of today’s most pressing challenges. Discover campaigns where you can contribute your expertise, learn from others in and beyond your field, and turn shared ideas into action and group economics.

Smart Cities & Infrastructure
UX | Digital Literacy | Inclusive Design
Driving innovation in robotics, automation, and intelligent infrastructure to create smarter, safer, and more sustainable communities.

Cyber & Digital Trust
UX | Digital Literacy | Inclusive Design
Advancing secure, resilient, and trusted digital technologies to protect people, organisations, and critical infrastructure.

Living in a Digital World
UX | Digital Literacy | Inclusive Design
Designing inclusive, accessible, and human-centred digital experiences that empower everyone to participate in an increasingly connected world.
Get Involved
Join us to contribute to our initiatives and make a meaningful impact.
Partnerships
Our proud partners





