Category Archives: Computing Science

Apprenticeships, Business Management, Computing Science, Engineering, University

GCU events to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 21

Below is a list of events to choose from –

Tuesday, 2nd March from 10 -11am, join us to hear from our Computing team, and hear from our industry partners from Lloyds Banking Group and CGI and their talented students – in fact Chloe Gallacher, a GA finalist for SDS awards 2020 will also be there! We’ll be focusing on our GAs in BSc Hons Software Development for Business, BSc Hons Cyber Security and MSc Cyber Security. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-technology-with-gcu-tickets-137643357989

Wednesday, 3rd March 10 -11am, join is to hear from our Business Management team and hear from ACS Clothing and The Student Loans Company, one of our students is an employer too, so a unique story to share! We will focus on our very successful and established GA BA Hons Business and Management programme. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/backing-talent-with-business-management-at-gcu-tickets-137810548059

Wednesday, 3rd March, 2 – 3pm, join us to hear from our Engineering team and hear from Oil States Industries – we will be joined by a GA Alumni who achieved a 1st Class Honours with us in November last year. We will focus on our established GA BEng Hons Engineering (Design and Manufacture) programme. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-engineering-with-gcu-tickets-137826957139

Friday, 5th March from 12 -1pm, join us to hear from our academic experts and our industry partners, McLaughlin and Harvey and AECOM and their amazing students. We’ll be focusing on the benefits of our GAs in BSc Hons Civil Engineering and BSc Hons Construction and the Built Environment (QS) – please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-construction-and-infrastructure-with-gcu-tickets-137827378399

Careers, Computing Science, Dietitian, Engineering, Fashion, Fashion Management, information, Nurse, Physiotherapist, Radiographer, Sport Coaching

Robert Gordon University – virtual events

Robert Gordon University is delighted to be offering a variety of subject-specific events in the very near future. We’ve designed a series of virtual events specifically to give prospective students an insight into a number of different professions and industries. Any students who may be interested are encouraged to attend the following events:

Wednesday 4th November (4pm-6pm) – Spotlight on Fashion Management

Monday 9th November (4:30pm-6:45pm) – A day in the life of a Radiographer

Friday 13th November (10am-1pm) – A day in the life of a Nurse

Tuesday 17th November (3:30pm-5:30pm) – A day in the life of a Physiotherapist

Tuesday 17th November (4pm-7pm) – A day in the life of a Dietitian

Wednesday 18th November (4pm-6pm) – Spotlight on Computing

Thursday 19th November (4pm-6pm) – Spotlight on Engineering

Tuesday 24th November (6pm-7:30pm) – Spotlight on Sport Coaching

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS CAN REGISTER HERE: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/visit-us/virtual-events/an-insight-into-virtual-event-series

Computing Science, Events, Pupils

Ada Scotland Festival

Join us for the launch of the Ada Scotland Festival – a series of online events focused on addressing gender imbalance in Computing Science.

Launch Event

At this launch event, the organisers will talk about what they hope to achieve with the Festival and we’ll hear from dressCode founder Toni Scullion on why addressing the gender gap in Computing Science is so important. Then, we’ll have a Q&A session with two of Barclays’ Software Engineering Graduate Apprentices.

We will also kick off a number of exciting competitions, featuring some great prizes courtesy of our brilliant supporters.

The event is open to pupils, teachers, parents, and anyone else with an interest in addressing gender imbalance in Computing Science education, and the tech sector more widely.

👉 Sign up here: https://ada.scot/2020/09/09/ada-festival-launch/

CodeBase LevelUp: Digital Skills 4 Girls
17:00-18:00 Tuesday 13 October 2020
Two LevelUp Digital Skills 4 Girls workshops to increase learning in programming concepts, develop computer skills and hear from women working in the world of tech about how they got started.

What I wish I knew… Advice from inspirational women in Tech
18:00-19:00 Tuesday 13 October 2020
Join Equate Scotland for this panel session to broaden your awareness of the tech sector in Scotland. Inspirational women from a range of professions and organisations will showcase the diverse career options that are available in this exciting area.

QuantumBlack Career Session
13:00-14:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020
An hour session introducing a Software Engineer, a Front End Engineer, a Data Engineer and a Data Scientist from QuantumBlack in a series of 4 short talks.

My World of Work Live! Game Design
14:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020
Using Microsoft Makecode, create your very own video game. Pick up some coding skills and learn about the careers that this can lead to!

Ask the Expert: Monica Richardson
15:00-16:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020
The inspirational Monica Richardson will answer your questions. Are you wondering what it’s like studying Computing Science at Uni or work in industry?

Biology, Computing Science, english, National 5, Physics, Pupils, Scholar

SCHOLAR ONLINE TUTOR SESSIONS W/C 9 DEC 2019

SCHOLAR’s upcoming Online Tutor Sessions are:

Day Date Time Subject Level Topic
Monday 09/12/2019 6pm Computing National 5 Software Development
Tuesday 10/12/2019 6pm English National 5 RUAE
Wednesday 11/12/2019 6pm Physics National 5 Prelim Revision
Thursday 12/12/2019 6pm  Biology National 5 Transport systems in plants and animals

For more information on how to take part in upcoming sessions, please visit SCHOLAR’s Online Tutor Sessions.
Please note that worksheets will be available and should be attempted before some sessions.

You can see regular updates via Twitter @SCHOLARuk and Facebook SCHOLARprogramme.

Best wishes,

SCHOLAR Development Team

Advanced Higher, Chemistry, Computing Science, Higher, Mathematics, National 5, Physics, Pupils

SCHOLAR ONLINE TUTOR SESSIONS W/C 18 Nov 2019

SCHOLAR’s upcoming Online Tutor Sessions are:

Day Date Time Subject Level Topic
Monday 18/11/2019 6pm Computing National 5 Computer Architecture
Tuesday 19/11/2019 6pm Chemistry Advanced Higher Physical Chemistry
Wednesday 20/11/2019 6pm Physics Higher Current, power & resistance
Thursday 21/11/2019 6pm  Mathematics National 5 Prelim Revision 1

For more information on how to take part in upcoming sessions, please visit SCHOLAR’s Online Tutor Sessions.
Please note that worksheets will be available and should be attempted before some sessions.

You can see regular updates via Twitter @SCHOLARuk and Facebook SCHOLARprogramme.

Best wishes,

SCHOLAR Development Team

Careers, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering, Law, Product Design, Pupils, Summer School

Strathclyde Uni Summer Course

Thinking of going to university September 2020? Interested in Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Product Design or Law?

Strathclyde university run a week long programme beginning 24th June 2019. This offers an opportunity to explore one of these courses more, as well as allowing you to work with current university students and experience university life.

This course is fully funded. Application deadline is 26th April. If interested, see Miss McCafferty before April 18th.

More Information available at: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/sees/wideningaccess/gettingready/accelerate/

Careers, Computing Science, Events, Parents, Pupils, University

National Technologies Network – Career Information event

Software Development Graduate Apprenticeship Career Information Event

University of Glasgow, Thursday 28th of February 2019 from 5 to 6pm

Book your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graduate-apprenticeships-at-university-of-glasgow-tickets-55634406006

Description
Join us at the University of Glasgow to find out about our exciting new Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering. Food and refreshments will be provided!

Teachers, pupils and parents are invited to join us at the University of Glasgow to hear about our unique Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering which offers students the opportunity to gain their University of Glasgow degree while earning a salary and gaining invaluable industry experience.

This event will include:

  • an introduction from Professor Quintin Cutts MBE, leader of the Centre for Computing Science Education at the University of Glasgow
  • an overview of the Graduate Apprenticeship programme from Dr Matthew Barr
  • a presentation from Sarah Anne Rooney, Employee Development Programme Manager at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), who are one of our growing list of partner employers.

There’ll also be a chance to talk to other staff and students from the School of Computing Science, and we’d be delighted to show you around the campus.

If you have any queries, please contact Dr Matthew Barr Matthew.Barr@glasgow.ac.uk