“We have never broken out of the ‘toys for the boys’ perception of computer science.”
World-leading computer scientist Professor Dame Wendy Hall on why girls are increasingly shunning the subject at school and university
“My daughter keeps saying ‘no’ and ‘yuk’ in a really high and mighty way, just like Peppa does ... shall I ban Peppa Pig?”
Frustrated mother on the negative influence of the popular cartoon character on young children.