How techies can facilitate the post-circuit breaker economy

Want to get into tech? Here's what our new graduates say

These days, people really want to get into the thriving tech sector.

Students are dreaming about being software engineers. Mid-career switchers are attending bootcamps in an attempt to get up to speed. For those of us who don’t have the luxury of time and background in the topic, it can be daunting to get started.

With that in mind, we spoke to two GovTech engineers – new to the workforce, no less – to tell us how one can get started on learning about tech and what it’s like to start a career in tech right now.

Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech)

The Smart Nation Scholarship develops and nurtures technology talents and leaders within public service in Singapore.

SUSTech celebrates a decade of research, innovation and entrepreneurship

SUSTech has grand plans for its 10-year anniversary, which will honour the university’s collaborative approach to education and teaching

How digital collaboration is changing the roles of teachers and students

Industry experts warn universities must embrace the digital age or face an uncertain future

Universities must support student well-being during the pandemic

As students adapt to the new normal, diverse and tailored support services must be provided

Could a move to online assessment help ‘level up’ UK universities?

Universities will play a crucial civic role in helping students find work after the pandemic. Online assessment is a key part of this, and UK institutions can learn from their Scandinavian counterparts

MENA Universities Summit 2021

Nurturing global talent and research excellence

This three-day virtual summit will examine how a global education can provide research and creative opportunities for students that concurrently wield positive social impact for the region. We will focus on higher education teaching and research models for the MENA region, while sharing global perspectives on how to nurture a talent pipeline.