A week filled with events to get up to speed with what’s happening in the IT field around the North West.
Learn about tools and techniques used in industry by those who use them everyday.
Come and meet those from the IT sector to ask your burning questions about transitioning from student life to the work environment. Discover useful contacts that can bring you closer to your next internship, placement or job.
Learn to network from your colleagues who have themselves established a wide ranging professional network and try out your newly acquired skills.
Programme of activities
Feb 9th, Liverpool Science Park
Have fun and test your development skills (lunch provided)
10.00 - 18.00: Compsoc Hackathon
Feb 13th, Ashton Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science:
Learn about industry wide tools and techniques
14.00 - 18.00: Industry led tutorials
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•14.00 - 15.45: Introduction to AWS,
Steve Grogan, Head of Infrastructure Design, Barclays -
•15.45 - 16.15: Coffee Break
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•16.15 - 18.00: GitHub Advanced Tutorial,
Adam Jarvis, Compsoc
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Feb 14th, Ashton Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science:
16.30 - 18.30: Ask the panel
Your opportunity to find out more about what industry is looking for, and a chance to talk to industry stakeholders. Refreshments available after the session.
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•Ant Hagen, AugIT
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•Paul Hornby, Matalan
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•Tobenna Igwe, The Hut Group
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•Lynne Robertson, Incubation Manager, Santander
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Feb 15th, Sensor City:
15.00 - 16.00: Successful Networking Tips, from Students to Students
16.00 - 16.30: Networking practice with Career Coaches
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16.30 - 17.00: Coffee Break
17.00 - 19.30: Networking jive after 5
Talk to those in the know, enjoy pizza and networking in a relaxed atmosphere!
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•IBM
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•More companies to be confirmed...
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