The School of Computing in conjunction with CNGL are delighted to re-run our successful ComputeTY programme for Transition year students.

The programme takes place over a four week period in January and February 2012, with over 100 students attending each week. Thecourse structure is divided into two streams, Stream 1 - web design and Stream 2 - an introduction to programming.  The overall content works for those students who have a strong aptitude for computing and also for those who have an interest in computing but who may require extra help and encouragement. 

Since its launch in 2005, ComputeTY has been completed by almost 3,000 Transition Year students from Dublin schools. The course enables students to develop practical computing skills and to gain certification from DCU for their work. It also aims to show students, first-hand how interesting information technology can be and thereby encourages them to consider Computing/IT as an attractive career option. The initiative also aims to strengthen DCU's links with the local community.

Mike Scott Head of the School of Computing said ‘this programme has run very successfully in the past, helping promote computing education to students from all backgrounds of society.  Computing and digital technology is a crucial and productive element to the success of Ireland’s future and an important learning tool in our young people’s lives.  Our School is constantly trying to encourage students to understand and learn the benefits of computing and more so than ever in 2012, it is important we continue to support and encourage them into the world of computing and digital technology’.

Run by DCU School of Computing, the course is supported by the Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL), a world leading research centre, where researchers are producing advances in how computers can adapt software and digital content, including computer games, to different languages and cultures

If you would like more information for next year’s ComputeTY programme, contact Christine Stears at DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing christine.stears@computing.dcu.ieor telephone: (01) 7005237.