School of Computing Launches

The School of Computing at DCU has recently announced the launch of a transition year computing initiative for local secondary schools. The initiative, known as "ComputeTY", will see over 500 local transition year students partake in campus-based weeklong courses in Web Design and Development, Advanced Computer Skills, and/or Using the Internet. The courses will be held in the School of Computing over four consecutive weeks in early 2005.

This highly ambitious venture aims to strengthen links with the local community and provide secondary school students with the opportunity to develop their computing skills to a high level. It is also hoped that the initiative will show students first-hand how interesting information technology can be, and thereby encourage them to consider computing as an exciting and attractive career option.

As part of the programme launch, the School of Computing hosted an information session for transition year coordinators of local schools on Thursday April 29th. The event, which was attended by some 30 invited schools representatives, proved highly successful. Feedback from schools was extremely encouraging and this has strengthened the School of Computing's commitment to, and belief in, the "ComputeTY" initiative. The session was kindly supported by NorDubCo - the North Dublin Development Coalition.

Further information on the ComputeTY programme is available from Laura Grehan at tel: (01) 700 8608 or email: laura.grehan@dcu.ie