Craig Walker
Institute of Coding (IoC) Chair
The Institute of Coding (IoC), led by the University of Bath, is a national collaboration of universities, employers, and charities dedicated to closing the UK’s digital skills gap and driving social mobility. Our core mission is to make high-quality, inclusive digital education accessible to all, with a special focus on underrepresented and marginalised groups. Since our launch in 2018, we have developed over 150 courses in collaboration with 35 UK universities, enrolling over 1 million learners. Our efforts have yielded a significant impact: 47% of our learners identify as women (compared to the UK tech average of 25%), 54% come from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds, and 32% were unemployed at the start of their training. By removing financial and structural barriers, we are transforming the face of the UK tech workforce and creating new opportunities for those traditionally excluded from digital careers.