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Professor Sue Black is a Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist at Durham University's Department of Computer Science. She is renowned for leading the successful social media campaign to save Bletchley Park, a pivotal site in computing history, and for founding BCSWomen, the UK's first online network for women in tech. Holding an OBE for services to technology, she advises the UK government and sits on Comic Relief's board. Her research focuses on software engineering, AI ethics, digital inclusion, and equity in tech. She has pioneered tech training programs for underrepresented groups through initiatives like TechUP. A public speaker and author, her book Saving Bletchley Park chronicles her campaign's impact. She balances academic rigor with grassroots activism, advocating for inclusive technology ecosystems globally.
Education: BSc(Hons) Computing Studies (London South Bank University, 1993), PhD in Software Engineering (2001). Single mother of three by 25, she pursued education while overcoming significant personal challenges.
Awards: OBE (2016), Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech, International Social Impact Award (2017).
Grants & Impact: Leads digital skills programs reaching thousands in underserved communities. Advises on national digital strategies and chairs panels on AI ethics. Her work bridges academia, industry, and social justice.
