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Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science

Smith, S., Smith, C., Taylor-Smith, E., & Gemma, W. (2017, June). Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland
Smith, S., Smith, C., Taylor-Smith, E., & Gemma, W. (2017, June). Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland

The importance of placements and internships was highlighted in the 2016 Shadbolt Review of Computer Science Degree Accreditation and Graduate Employability – indeed the secon...

2017
Rich Pictures of the Future

Smith, S., Smith, C., Berg, T., & Bowen, T. (2017, June). Rich Pictures of the Future. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh , Scotland
Smith, S., Smith, C., Berg, T., & Bowen, T. (2017, June). Rich Pictures of the Future. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh , Scotland

The acceleration of technological innovation means that higher education must prepare students for an unknown future like never before, and help them see their position in rel...

2017
An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector.

Smith, S. (2015). An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector. (Thesis)
Smith, S. (2015). An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector. (Thesis)

At present the Information Technology profession appears to be dogged by high profile project failure, high graduate unemployment rates, employers unable to recruit suitable s...
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Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science

Smith, S., Smith, C., Taylor-Smith, E., & Gemma, W. (2017, June). Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland
Smith, S., Smith, C., Taylor-Smith, E., & Gemma, W. (2017, June). Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland

The importance of placements and internships was highlighted in the 2016 Shadbolt Review of Computer Science Degree Accreditation and Graduate Employability – indeed the secon...

2017
Rich Pictures of the Future

Smith, S., Smith, C., Berg, T., & Bowen, T. (2017, June). Rich Pictures of the Future. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh , Scotland
Smith, S., Smith, C., Berg, T., & Bowen, T. (2017, June). Rich Pictures of the Future. Presented at Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh , Scotland

The acceleration of technological innovation means that higher education must prepare students for an unknown future like never before, and help them see their position in rel...

2017
An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector.

Smith, S. (2015). An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector. (Thesis)
Smith, S. (2015). An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector. (Thesis)

At present the Information Technology profession appears to be dogged by high profile project failure, high graduate unemployment rates, employers unable to recruit suitable s...
Developing entrepreneurial capabilities for the global labour market: A cross national study of IT students in the UK and Australia

Hamilton, M., Gribble, C., & Smith, S. (2017, December). Developing entrepreneurial capabilities for the global labour market: A cross national study of IT students in the UK and Australia. Paper presented at Society for Research in Higher Education SRHE, Cardiff, Wales
Hamilton, M., Gribble, C., & Smith, S. (2017, December). Developing entrepreneurial capabilities for the global labour market: A cross national study of IT students in the UK and Australia. Paper presented at Society for Research in Higher Education SRHE, Cardiff, Wales

In Australia and the UK there is growing emphasis on ‘entrepreneurship’ in response to challenging economic circumstances. The current focus on developing ‘entrepreneurial’ ca...

2017
Placement or practicalities? Barriers and disincentives to work experience, as reported by computing students

Taylor-Smith, E., Smith, S., & Smith, C. (2017, December). Placement or practicalities? Barriers and disincentives to work experience, as reported by computing students. Paper presented at Society for Research Into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Conference, Newport, Wales
Taylor-Smith, E., Smith, S., & Smith, C. (2017, December). Placement or practicalities? Barriers and disincentives to work experience, as reported by computing students. Paper presented at Society for Research Into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Conference, Newport, Wales

Having relevant work experience, such as a placement or internship, is valued by employers in the technology sector and can improve employment outcomes for computing graduates...

2017
Constructing English Medium indicators in the shipping courses of Taiwan's higher education

Tseng, P., Richards, K. & Pilcher, N. (2017, May). Constructing English Medium indicators in the shipping courses of Taiwan's higher education. Paper presented at 9th International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports, Hong Kong
Tseng, P., Richards, K. & Pilcher, N. (2017, May). Constructing English Medium indicators in the shipping courses of Taiwan's higher education. Paper presented at 9th International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports, Hong Kong

English is a common language in the global maritime industry and many countries are now moving towards the use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) to deliver their cou...

2017
An implementation of the extended technology acceptance model for understanding students' perceptions of learning management systems: a study within tertiary institutions in Saudia Arabia

Rutter, M. J., Alshehri, A. & Smith, S. (2017, March). An implementation of the extended technology acceptance model for understanding students' perceptions of learning management systems: a study within tertiary institutions in Saudia Arabia. Poster presented at 11th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia
Rutter, M. J., Alshehri, A. & Smith, S. (2017, March). An implementation of the extended technology acceptance model for understanding students' perceptions of learning management systems: a study within tertiary institutions in Saudia Arabia. Poster presented at 11th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia

The rapid evolution of e-learning around the world is inspiring many educational and business institutions to adopt it. E-learning is motivated by compelling advantages such a...

2017
Learning for the Workplace: Exploring professional identity in search of meaningful alternatives to student work placement

Webster, G., Smith, S. & Smith, C. (2016, December). Learning for the Workplace: Exploring professional identity in search of meaningful alternatives to student work placement. Paper presented at Society for Research into Higher Education 2016, Cardiff, Wales
Webster, G., Smith, S. & Smith, C. (2016, December). Learning for the Workplace: Exploring professional identity in search of meaningful alternatives to student work placement. Paper presented at Society for Research into Higher Education 2016, Cardiff, Wales

Moves towards the marketisation of higher education have led to greater priority being placed upon students undertaking relevant work experience while they study. Recognising ...

2016
Matching and mismatch: understanding employer expectations of work placement applicants

Smith, C. & Smith, S. (2016, September). Matching and mismatch: understanding employer expectations of work placement applicants. Paper presented at ACEN, Sydney, Australia
Smith, C. & Smith, S. (2016, September). Matching and mismatch: understanding employer expectations of work placement applicants. Paper presented at ACEN, Sydney, Australia

The success and sustainability of work-integrated learning (WIL) is an abiding concern for universities, as institutions seek to mainstream WIL within academic programmes. A ...

2016
Exploring student identity through a university-wide graduate employability initiative

Smith, S., Smith, C., Taylor-Smith, E., Fotheringham, J. & Dencer-Brown, I. (2016, June). Exploring student identity through a university-wide graduate employability initiative. Paper presented at WACE International Research Symposium, Victoria, Canada
Smith, S., Smith, C., Taylor-Smith, E., Fotheringham, J. & Dencer-Brown, I. (2016, June). Exploring student identity through a university-wide graduate employability initiative. Paper presented at WACE International Research Symposium, Victoria, Canada

Universities are adopting institution-wide projects designed to enhance opportunities for student work placements and work-related learning across all subject disciplines, as ...

2016
The future of professionalising informatics: a university education perspective.

Smith, S., & Phillips, I. (2015, October). The future of professionalising informatics: a university education perspective. Paper presented at 11th European Computer Science Summit, Vienna
Smith, S., & Phillips, I. (2015, October). The future of professionalising informatics: a university education perspective. Paper presented at 11th European Computer Science Summit, Vienna

In March 2015, the Shadbolt Review group was established in the UK to review course accreditation of computer science university courses. The Council of Professors and Heads o...

2015
Reflecting on Design

Varey, A. & Smyth, M. (2006, March). Reflecting on Design. Paper presented at CONVIVIO Faculty Forum “Teaching Design for HCI”, Graz, Austria
Varey, A. & Smyth, M. (2006, March). Reflecting on Design. Paper presented at CONVIVIO Faculty Forum “Teaching Design for HCI”, Graz, Austria

No abstract available.

2006
Getting in, getting on: fragility in student and graduate identity

Smith, S., Sobolewska, E., & Hunter, D. (in press). Getting in, getting on: fragility in student and graduate identity. Higher Education Research and Development,
Smith, S., Sobolewska, E., & Hunter, D. (in press). Getting in, getting on: fragility in student and graduate identity. Higher Education Research and Development, 

Over a period of three years this longitudinal study explored new approaches to consider student identity during the transition from university to employment. Students were fo...

2019
Equality of opportunity for work experience? Computing students at two UK universities “play the game”

Smith, S., Taylor-Smith, E., Bacon, L., & Mackinnon, L. (in press). Equality of opportunity for work experience? Computing students at two UK universities “play the game”. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 1-16. doi:10.1080/01425692.2018.1489219
Smith, S., Taylor-Smith, E., Bacon, L., & Mackinnon, L. (in press). Equality of opportunity for work experience? Computing students at two UK universities “play the game”. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 1-16. doi:10.1080/01425692.2018.1489219

A recent UK Government commissioned study found concerning levels of unemployment among computing students from disadvantaged, black and minority ethnic backgrounds. The study...

2019
The impact of work placement on graduate employment in computing: outcomes from a UK-based study

Smith, S., Taylor-Smith, E., Smith, C., & Webster, G. (2018). The impact of work placement on graduate employment in computing: outcomes from a UK-based study. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 19(4), 359-369
Smith, S., Taylor-Smith, E., Smith, C., & Webster, G. (2018). The impact of work placement on graduate employment in computing: outcomes from a UK-based study. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 19(4), 359-369

This study followed recent computing graduates into the workplace and explored their undergraduate experiences of work placements and subsequent impact on graduate employment....

2018

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Visiting Fellow, Professor Ganesan Kannbiran and Sally Smith win funding for business incubator study

Visiting Fellow, Professor Ganesan Kannbiran and Sally Smith win funding for business incubator study

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Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science

Rich Pictures of the Future

An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector.

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GA IT: Cyber Security SCQF 10

Developing entrepreneurial capabilities for the global labour market: A cross national study of IT students in the UK and Australia

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Taking education for granted: the role of placement in computing science

Rich Pictures of the Future

An exploration of professional identity in the information technology sector.

Developing entrepreneurial capabilities for the global labour market: A cross national study of IT students in the UK and Australia

Placement or practicalities? Barriers and disincentives to work experience, as reported by computing students

Constructing English Medium indicators in the shipping courses of Taiwan's higher education

An implementation of the extended technology acceptance model for understanding students' perceptions of learning management systems: a study within tertiary institutions in Saudia Arabia

Learning for the Workplace: Exploring professional identity in search of meaningful alternatives to student work placement

Matching and mismatch: understanding employer expectations of work placement applicants

Exploring student identity through a university-wide graduate employability initiative

The future of professionalising informatics: a university education perspective.

Reflecting on Design

Getting in, getting on: fragility in student and graduate identity

Equality of opportunity for work experience? Computing students at two UK universities “play the game”

The impact of work placement on graduate employment in computing: outcomes from a UK-based study

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GA IT: Cyber Security SCQF 10

Developing entrepreneurial capabilities for the global labour market: A cross national study of IT students in the UK and Australia

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Leadership for the CIO: building capacity through applying leadership theory using frameworks - Prof Sally Smith, Mr Grant MacKerron, Dr Vaughan Ellis

Participation Space Studies: a socio-technical exploration of activist and community groups? use of online and offline spaces to support their work - Dr Ella Taylor-Smith, Dr Colin Smith, Dr Michael Smyth, Prof Lissie Davenport, Prof Ben Paechter

Alternative routes, alternative identities: implications for student performance - Debbie Meharg, Ms Alison Varey, Dr Sandra Cairncross, Dr Neil Urquhart

Multimedia and Learning: Realising the Benefits - Dr Sandra Cairncross, Prof David Benyon, Ray Land, Alison Crerar

Research grounded support of student learning in Higher Education: The importance of dialogue and subject embedded, contextualised language and content - Kendall Richards, Dr Colin Smith, Prof Sally Smith

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