Olga Miyagu

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Personal and Professional Development - British Computer Society prize - Olga Miyagu - Winner 2006

This years winner, Olga Miyagu, produced an outstanding report on professionalism in IT that focused on Women in IT, and had this to say on her experiences:

"Before the module I was unaware of the significance of professional bodies in the IT industry, especially the BCS. Many of us believed that a professional body just influenced those already involved within the profession. But through research for the report we found that not to be true."

By helping our students to reflect on the ethical and professional issues they may face when beginning their exciting careers in IT, they are much better prepared for dealing with issues they face when they begin their first job.

Find out more information about the British Computer Society prize.

In the School of Science and Technology we strongly promote developing professional skills to all our students to prepare for the work environment. This year the British Computer Society (BCS) sponsored the prizes for our student competition on Aspects of professionalism: the issues it faces and the impacts on society. This competition formed part of the Personal and Professional Development module. This years winner, Olga Miyagu, produced an outstanding report on professionalism in IT that focused on Women in IT, and had this to say on her experiences: "Before the module I was unaware of the significance of professional bodies in the IT industry, especially the BCS. Many of us believed that a professional body just influenced those already involved within the profession. But through research for the report we found that not to be true." By helping our students to reflect on the ethical and professional issues they may face when beginning their exciting careers in IT, they are much better prepared for dealing with issues they face when they begin their first job. To find out more information about the British Computer Society prize click here.