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GDS Academy turns 5 and celebrates training 10,000 students
From humble beginnings, the Academy has grown in the training we provide nationally to the public sector. Find out how we've been expanding and what we'll be doing next.
People and skills
Podcast: OneTeamGov founder Kit Collingwood on her time in government
Listen to former Department for Work and Pensions deputy director Kit Collingwood look back on her time in the civil service and discover how she founded the OneTeamGov movement.
In case you missed it: what happened during Services Week
A series of cross-government events have been taking place around the UK all week, looking at how we can work together to deliver end-to-end, user-focused services. Here's a recap of some of the highlights, as told through social media.
Apply for the new Emerging Technology Development Programme
Be part of the GDS Academy's new programme and join a team of specialists helping to solve government’s most difficult problems.
Podcast: Find out about the GDS Women’s Network
For our latest podcast episode we're joined by Liz Lutgendorff and Rosa Fox from the GDS Women's Network. We talk about why the network was set up, what it does and discuss wider issues of inclusion and diversity.
Breaking down barriers to digital career progression
We want to increase ethnic minority representation at Senior Civil Servant level, so we held an event to find out what was stopping progression. Learn what was discussed and what government departments are doing about it.
GDS Academy: Expanding our international reach with the Canadian government
The Academy was recently invited to Ottawa to give leadership, digital and agile awareness courses to Canadian public servants. Find out more about what we did and what we learned from our Canadian counterparts.
Marking World Mental Health Day at GDS
A look at some of the activities we're doing to break down taboos and raise awareness of mental health issues, as well as information on how you can get support.
Podcast: Head of GOV.UK Neil Williams looks back on his time at GDS
The outgoing head of GOV.UK, talks about his time at GDS, the successes and challenges, and what the future holds for the nation’s website.
Apply for the Digital, Data and Technology Fast Stream and become a future leader
Passionate about technology and want to help make the UK a better place? Find out more about the DDaT Fast Stream and how you can get your career off to a flying start or change its direction.