Becky Smith
rebkwok.bsky.social
Becky Smith
@rebkwok.bsky.social
Software developer, recovering psychologist, aerialist, crafter. UKPA trustee. Big fan of dogs.
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🎭✨ The world premiere of Ada — written by Emily Holyoake & performed by @chronicinsanity.bsky.social at #PyConUK2025 — is on YouTube! 👉 buff.ly/PzPqzBv

Emily also shared her reflections on writing Ada in our blog 👉 buff.ly/U6Ej0NQ

💜 Huge thanks to Emily & the Chronic Insanity team for their work!
PYCON UK 2025: Ada by Emily Holyoake, a rehearsed reading
This year at PyCon UK, you’re warmly invited to a world premiere: Ada, a brand-new play inspired by Ada Lovelace, written by Emily Holyoake, and staged as a rehearsed reading by Nottingham-based…
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October 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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📝✨ New blog post alert: Post-conference report! 📝✨

Our brilliant Conference Director @rebkwok.bsky.social has put together a report for #PyConUK2025, including reflections on key highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the community who made it what it was.

💜🐍 Dive in here: buff.ly/CR22Xm0
September 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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🎉🎉 PyCon UK 2025 is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket 💜

We hope you’re as excited as we are, and we can’t wait to see you all in Manchester on Friday! 🐍✨

#PyConUK2025 #PyConUK #Python #TechEvents #Community #TechCommunity
September 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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✨ Big thanks to @bennettoxford.bsky.social for supporting #PyConUK2025! 💙

Your involvement is helping us bring together the #Python #community to explore, share, grow and build 🚀🐍

🌐 Learn more: buff.ly/YgWo5OX

#Sponsor #TechCommunity #manchester #development #pythonprogramming #opensource
Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science - University of Oxford
The Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science - pioneering the better use of data, evidence and digital tools in healthcare and policy.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🎭✨ Something special is coming to #PyConUK2025! 🎭✨
On Friday 19th Sept, attendees are invited to a world premiere: a staged reading by @chronicinsanity.bsky.social of Ada, a play inspired by #AdaLovelace 💜🐍 Playwright Emily Holyoake has kindly written a guest blog all about it! 👉 buff.ly/5SdWTx2
Ada Lovelace, AI, and poetical science – staging Ada at PyCon UK 2025 – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
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September 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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⭐️🎤 Talk spotlight! 🎤⭐️

🎙Mapping Jane Austen’s Influence Across Space & Time with Python and ClickHouse by Nataly Merezhuk

🎤⭐️ Learn more here: buff.ly/hrBdOg9

🎟️ Grab your ticket! buff.ly/fZ6GaUh

#PyConUK2025 #Python
September 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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✨🎲 Board Games & Crafts Night at PyCon UK! 🎨✨

#PyConUK2025 is not your average conf! We’re about #community + fun times outside the amazing talks, sprints & workshops too 🐍

Sat 20th evening = board games + crafts 🎲🎨
🕙 Venue open till 10pm with 🍕 Pizza + cash bar

📅 Full schedule: buff.ly/oxYFgYX
Schedule – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
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September 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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✨📄 New blog post: An Interview with Felienne Hermans 📄✨
We talked with @felienne.bsky.social about her journey into #programming, creating Hedy, challenges + hopes for the #Python ecosystem, and what she’s most excited for at #PyConUK2025 🐍💜
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#SoftwareEngineering #manchester
An interview with Felienne Hermans – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
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September 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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⭐️🛠️ Workshop spotlight! 🛠️⭐️

💻 TDD: what it is, why it's good, and why it might just solve all your AI problems by @hjwp.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy

🛠️⭐️ Find out more here: buff.ly/pWOz56K

🎟️ Grab your ticket! buff.ly/fZ6GaUh

#PyConUK2025 #Python
August 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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🌟📝 New blog post: An Interview with Hynek Schlawack 📝🌟

We talked to @hynek.me about his programming journey, projects & ideas he’s excited about, and what he’s most looking forward to for #PyConUK2025 🐍

📝 🔗 buff.ly/Xmfp0Zy

#PythonProgramming #SoftwareEngineering #python #development #manchester
An interview with Hynek Schlawack – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
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August 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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🎉🐍 Did you know you can grab official #PyConUK2025 merch?! 🎉🐍

Our shop is OPEN, and there’s a 20% off sale from 25–29 Aug 🔥

We’ve got mugs, t-shirts and tote bags in a range of colours 🛍️👕☕ — check them out here 👉 buff.ly/kMVofJ3

Happy shopping, and happy bank holiday Monday to all who observe! 🌞🍦
PyCon UK | Spreadshop
PyCon UK 2025 ❗
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August 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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⭐️🎤 Talk spotlight! 🎤 ⭐️

🎙 Beyond lists: why other collection types are often better by David Seddon: buff.ly/eg3BS8E

🎟️ Grab your ticket! buff.ly/7p4at3q

#PyConUK2025 #Python
August 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Still a few spaces left for the PyConUK Young Coders day
👾Know a young person who’s curious about coding?💻
Young Coders’ Day (20/09/2025) at #PyConUK2025 is for them! Ages 8–16 can learn to 🎮 build games, 🎨 make art, 🛰️ code satellites & share their work with conference attendees!
🎫 Tickets: buff.ly/83NpL2R
📅 Schedule: buff.ly/9UtKEOl
#Python #LearnToCode
Tickets – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
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August 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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📝✨New blog post: UKPA needs you!✨📝
The UK Python Association powers PyCon UK & supports UK #Python education & community projects.
You can:
🔹Join as a member
🔹Apply to be a trustee
📝 Read the blog: 2025.pyconuk.org/2025/08/the-...
📅Trustee deadline: Sun 21 Aug
🌐 UKPA: uk.python.org
#PyConUK2025
The UKPA needs you! – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
2025.pyconuk.org
August 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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📣📣 Announcement: full PyCon UK 2025 programme is now LIVE! 📣📣

It’s here, folks! The full schedule is up, and it’s chock-full of talks, workshops & more! 🎉🐍🌟

Schedule is over here 👉 buff.ly/9UtKEOl
Tickets this way 👉 buff.ly/83NpL2R

#Python #TechEvents #development #manchester #PythonProgramming
Schedule – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
2025.pyconuk.org
August 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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✨ A big thank you to the EuroPython Society for supporting #PyConUK2025 💚

Your involvement is helping bring the #Python community together to celebrate, learn and grow 🐍💫

🌐 www.europython-society.org
🐍 2025.pyconuk.org/sponsors/

#TechCommunity #PythonProgramming #development #Community
EuroPython Society
Organisers of the EuroPython conference series. Working for the Python community.
www.europython-society.org
August 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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📣 Keynote speaker announcement: Sheena O’Connell 🎉

Sheena’s work is at the intersection of software education, careers & community. Amongst her projects is the Guild of Educators, an effort to raise the bar in the tech industry.

We’re thrilled to have you join us, @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social ! 🚀
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sheenarbw has 90 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
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August 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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📣Keynote speaker announcement: Felienne Hermans 🎉
Felienne is a researcher, teacher & communicator. Her work is driven by questioning what it means to program & be a programmer. She created Hedy, a gradual, multilingual teaching language. We’re so excited to have you join us, @felienne.bsky.social 🐍
July 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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📣📣 Keynote speaker announcement: Hynek Schlawack 🎤🎉

Hynek is been a pillar of the #Python community, exploring its internals & applications, and sharing his knowledge worldwide. At #PyConUK2025, he’ll be revealing Python’s secret superpower 🐍 We’re thrilled you’re joining us, @hynek.me !
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Hynek Schlawack
Hynek Schlawack: Pythonista, Gopher, blogger, speaker, and YouTuber from Berlin / Germany.
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July 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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🚨 Heads up Pythonistas, our PyCon UK 2025 keynote speaker lineup is about to drop! 🚨

Next week, we’re announcing our three amazing keynote speakers 🐍

🌟 Who will take the stage?
🎤 What stories will they share?

👀 Watch this space! 👀

#Python #PyConUK2025 #TechConference #Manchester #development
July 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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There’s still time to apply for the free @djangogirls.bsky.social workshop at #PyConUK2025 in #Manchester on 20th of September!

Check out Amanda's testimonial to see what you can look forward to! ✨

🔗 FAQs and application: djangogirls.org/en/pyconuk/#...

#DjangoGirls #WomenInTech #LearnToCode
July 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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🧳🐍 Planning your trip to #PyConUK2025? 🐍🧳
Our Venue page is updated! We’ve pulled together some handy info to help you get to #Manchester this September, including:
🏨 Hotels & hostels
🚆 Travel tips (train, plane, car, coach—even canal boat!)
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/NCVDlwz
#Python #development
Venue – PyCon UK 2025
PyCon UK Friday 19th September to Monday 22nd September 2025, Contact Theatre, Manchester
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July 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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🎟️ PyCon UK 2025 is coming up in September — do you have your ticket? 👀
There’s so much to enjoy:
🧠 Talks, 💻 Workshops, 🛠️ Sprints
🐍 Meeting other Pythonistas
🌆 Exploring #Manchester
👩‍💻 Young Coder’s Day & #DjangoGirls Workshop (Sat 20th)
🎟️ Tickets here: buff.ly/kY0iE7M
#PyConUK2025 #Python
July 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM