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UK computing graduates lack security skills

Worryingly, most computing undergraduates receive very little security training when it comes to creating new software.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 12 May 2008 at 13:47

Security/News

Number of computing students continues to fall

The UK will lose its global competitiveness if government and industry don't work together to battle the problem, a report has said.

By Nicole Kobie, 6 Jun 2008 at 11:35

Careers/News

Teachers split over web use in classrooms

A new survey suggests students and teachers disagree about how useful the internet is as a learning tool.

By Nicole Kobie, 4 Sep 2008 at 12:29

Industry & Public Sector/News

High-tech gadgets crack down on exam cheats

Education authorities are turning to security devices to help combat students cheating in examinations.

By Ash Dosanjh, 28 May 2008 at 11:24

Industry & Public Sector/News

Your views: Why students avoid IT

Last week, we asked IT PRO readers why students don’t study IT – apparently it’s dull, kids these days are lazy and there are not enough jobs.

By Nicole Kobie, 2 Jul 2008 at 14:15

Careers/News

IT A-Levels continue to decline

The number of students sitting exams in computing and ICT has fallen yet again this year.

By Nicole Kobie, 14 Aug 2008 at 12:07

Careers/News

Students think IT is boring

While they think it’s a good sector to work in, spending three years studying computer science just seems dull, according to a new survey.

By Nicole Kobie, 23 Jun 2008 at 17:39

Careers/News

Vet students trial mobile technology

Royal Veterinary College gives smartphones to students for use in the field.

By Nicole Kobie, 20 Feb 2007 at 16:41

Mobile & Telecoms/News

Students want school tech

The vast majority of UK students believe knowledge about technology is necessary to landing a decent job - good thing so many of them have their...

By Nicole Kobie, 21 Feb 2008 at 11:56

Internet/News

Education Roundup: £1,000 for tech students?

St Andrews University's IT support goes remote, teacher training moves to the web and the CBI calls for annual bursaries for science and technology...

By Nicole Kobie, 15 Aug 2007 at 16:20

Internet/News

Why don't tech savvy students study IT?

Despite being considered the most technologically talented generation, today's students aren't opting to study computing and IT at school.

By Nicole Kobie, 23 Aug 2007 at 10:40

Internet/News

Most schools use CCTV to watch students

A survey of teachers has shown most schools use surveillance cameras to improve security and monitor students.

By Nicole Kobie, 18 Aug 2008 at 12:22

Industry & Public Sector/News

Students key to school IT

School Minister calls for schools to keep pace with the technology students use in their leisure time.

By Nicole Kobie, 18 Mar 2008 at 15:48

Internet/News

Cyberbullying hits students, teachers

A majority of students are victims of cyberbullying, according to a survey of teachers - who are also victims of electronic intimidation.

By Nicole Kobie, 19 Mar 2008 at 12:02

Internet/News

Students want more IT training

School leavers are confident with their techie skills and want to learn more advanced programs, according to a new survey.

By Nicole Kobie, 31 Mar 2008 at 15:12

Internet/News

Education must look to future now

Rather than following industry's lead, educators must help develop technology to suit students, according to a Futurelab report.

By Nicole Kobie, 14 Jun 2007 at 12:29

Internet/News

Students excel at IT

Employers are impressed with the IT skills of teenagers, but maths and English are holding them back, according to a study by the CBI.

By Nicole Kobie, 20 Aug 2007 at 13:05

Internet/News

Young jobseekers use Web 2.0

And the IT industry can use sites such as Facebook and MySpace to recruit students into maths, engineering and computer science.

By Nicole Kobie, 14 Sep 2007 at 12:16

Internet/News

IT degree take-up halved

The number of students signing up for IT-related degrees has fallen by nearly half, according to e-skills UK, who have called for employers to make...

By Nicole Kobie, 5 Apr 2007 at 15:53

Internet/News

First school of the future opens

Bristol Brunel Academy is the first in the Building Schools for the Future programme, which will see new facilities and IT for students.

By Nicole Kobie, 7 Sep 2007 at 12:31

Internet/News

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