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Tech grads finding it harder to land job in IT
News The number of IT graduates able to land a job in the industry has slumped, according to new research. The number of tech graduates landing roles as IT consultants, software professionals and computer... [12 Nov 2009]
Naked CIO: Put more business in IT education
Comment Secondly, businesses that would ultimately benefit from better graduates are not involved enough in developing and guiding curriculum to develop better grads. What can be done to better train students for the IT workplace? [12 Oct 2009]
iPhones unshackled, IT wages revealed and outsourcing explained
News Asked if tech graduates are finishing university with the expertise their companies are looking for, only four out of 12 said yes. Once again, September saw another fresh crop of students head off to university for the... [06 Oct 2009]
Are dinosaur managers and poor teaching holding back Digital Britain?
News A recent report by the CBI blamed poor teaching in schools for contributing to a shortage of graduates in science, technology, engineering and maths. A panel assembled by the British Computer Society (BCS) were asked to... [23 Sep 2009]
Tech skills: UK Plc told to get its hands dirty and help students
News While the CBI report also notes the recession has "undoubtedly" reduced the number of IT jobs available, it adds: "There is a strong demand from the business community for graduates and postgraduates with Stem skills,... [21 Sep 2009]
Cranfield University Embeds SAS in a Clinical Research MSc, Providing High Calibre Scientists for Industry
White Paper The challenge was to provide life sciences and pharmaceuticals with expert personnel who combine technical and computing skills with scientific skills, and making graduates more employable. In 2003, Cranfield University... [19 Sep 2009]
SAS9 at the Warsaw School of Economics: Educating Poland's Future Business Elite
White Paper The challenge was in preparing graduates to compete in a global economy. Founded in 1906, the Warsaw School of Economics is the oldest economics university in Poland and one of Europe's leading management schools, with... [19 Sep 2009]
Minority Report: The Snow Leopard Appreciation Society
Comment However, this was the early 1990s and arts graduates weren't loaded then (or now). Apple's latest OS doesn't aim to wow with a host of new features: it's the little things that count, says Seb Janacek [16 Sep 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 04.09.09
Round-Up IT graduates are leaving UK universities without the business and technical competencies that employers need to survive or even appear vaguely attractive to prospective employers, according to silicon.com's CIO Jury. [04 Sep 2009]
IT graduates failing to make the business grade, say UK tech chiefs
News IT graduates are leaving UK universities without the business and technical competencies that employers need, according to silicon.com's CIO Jury. The majority of the jury said they believe universities are not producing... [02 Sep 2009]
Bucks New University and HP Provide Students With State-of-the-Art Facilities
White Paper Bucks New University is a mature, dynamic and forward looking institution, which provides inclusive and relevant education that prepares graduates for their future employment and enhances career opportunities for those... [28 Aug 2009]
Who will hold the offshoring crown in 2020?
News India produces about three million graduates a year. The entire offshoring industry across IT and BPO is 2.1 million people, so clearly there're enough graduates - the real issue is the suitability of... [14 Aug 2009]
Offshoring is bad for IT skills, say UK tech chiefs
News It's also been accused of sapping UK IT skills by reducing the number of entry-level IT jobs available for UK graduates, giving fewer techies a chance to get a first foot on the ladder. Offshoring is a controversial... [28 Jul 2009]
Using Business Software in Class Puts University at Forefront of Innovative Education
White Paper Now, students have the opportunity to combine theoretical concepts with the practical technical skills that employers expect from university graduates. Copenhagen Business School (CBS) focuses on developing strong links... [25 Jul 2009]
Latvia-Based Institute Enhances Students' Job Chances With Business Management Software
White Paper Graduates with an in-depth knowledge of these systems have distinct advantages when it comes to competing in the job market. Information systems are used for managing a wide range of key business functions - from human... [25 Jul 2009]