Latest BCS News
Latest news from BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT.
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Elections to BCS Council
Now is the time when you can take the opportunity to contribute to the success of BCS, by seeking election to Council. Council is an extremely important part of BCS governance structure.
Computing in Schools - Royal Society calls for evidence
Over the last month, the state of computing education in schools has generated a lot of media interest. The recent announcement by the Royal Society of its study into the state of computing in schools demonstrates the level of universal concern in this area.
ExcITing careers
With many students moving on to another stage of education this month, whether that be university, A Levels or something vocational, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is showcasing the types of jobs available for tech-savvy young people, in a series of online videos.
Sign up for the challenge of a lifetime
IT Industry charity Computer Aid International is offering BCS members the first chance to enter its exciting range of 2011 cycle challenges. You'll experience the thrill of the open road whilst testing yourself to the limit in spectacular locations around the world.
Work savvy
On Monday 16 August the Savvy Citizens site brought to you by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, launched its latest topic – work.
BCS looks to the future with a new working group following EGM
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is to establish a working group to examine the issues raised in the lead up to the Extraordinary General Meeting held by the Institute on 1 July.
Digital revolutions
Digital Revolutions is the film competition that BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is running in conjunction with Doc/Fest, a leading documentary film festival, and Crossover, an international digital media and content programme. The competition is now open for entries with the final submission deadline of 15 October.
BCS Code of Conduct - your chance to comment
The Code of Conduct setting out the professional standards required by the Institute as a condition of membership has completed its review process.
New savvy topic underway
The Savvy Citizens Environment topic has got off to a great start. The topic launched on 5 July with an exclusive interview with Mark O’Neill, author of Green IT for Sustainable Business Practice.
UK IT Industry Awards - one week to go
The UK IT Industry Awards are the benchmark for excellence throughout the computing industry.
Environmentally savvy
The Savvy Citizens campaign will be launching its next topic environment on 5 July. During the six weeks we will be covering how both individuals and small businesses can monitor their environmental impact and reduce it to save valuable resources, as well as save money.
New Savvy topic underway
The Savvy Citizens campaign is now underway with its fifth topic - Commerce. Further details about the campaign can be found on the Savvy Citizens website.
SFIA Goes Green
Having established itself as the number one skills framework globally, in use by thousands of organisations in over 100 countries, SFIA has responded to the challenge of sustainability by becoming the first to identify the key Green IT management skills.
Obituary - Sandy Douglas FBCS
Sandy Douglas, a founder member and past President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT passed away in April.
e-Access 10
e-Access ‘10 is aimed at helping organisations of all kinds, from blue chip corporates to small business, public bodies and the third sector, to ensure that all modern goods and services using new digital technologies are accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability.
BCS EGM - 1 July 2010
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) has been called, and this will take place at 13.00hrs BST on Thursday 1 July 2010 at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, First Floor, The Davidson Building, 5 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7HA.
ECDL Foundation urges more investment in urban technology
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) raises awareness of how the use of the Internet and other technologies can benefit societies and economies, and can bridge the digital divide. Celebrated every year since 1969 on 17 May, this year its theme is: ‘Better City, Better Life with ICTs’.
Information Pioneers films go live!
Tomorrow, the five films created as part of the BCS, Information Pioneers campaign will go live.
