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• Pixel Poetry

  Hi, It was our very great pleasure to sponsor and support the Microsoft Photography Competition at the Department of Engineering 2008, at the University of Cambridge. Blue Spikes, by Sonja Findeisen-Tandel If proof were needed, these photographs exemplify the strong connection between art and science and that engineering particularly, has an inner beauty. The winning photograph, Blue Spikes, by Sonja Findeisen-Tandel, together with other stunning entries can be viewed at Microsoft Photography Competition at the Department of Engineering. Which puts me in mind on Imagine Cup 2009 and the category for best photo story. It isn’t too soon to get your students involved and thinking about the competition.  You never know, the lucky winner could be from your university and joining us in Cairo for the world finals. The next set of photographs could be of the pyramids and feluccas on Nile. For an overview of the photo story competition please visit Photo Story. All the best, Allison Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:14 AM from UK Academic Team Blog | 0 Comments Filed under: Events, Imagine Cup, competitions, Academics, Student, Games, Microsoft

• The simplest New Year's Resolution to achieve

  Happy New Year to all! While many a student is still sleeping off the effects of their festivities we are aware that a dedicated few are polishing up their ideas for their entry into the Software Design Challenge of the Imagine Cup. A minority are sleeping smugly because they have already submitted theirs. The extended deadline is January 9th - one week away - so we want to encourage all who have an idea to submit it. Unlike previous years, we do not require working code at this stage so the idea is all that is required. A sample entry shows you what is involved and the rules and other info on the Imagine Cup Website but if there is anything else that you need to know then please get in touch. WIth competitions, I know from personal experience that taking part can bring huge rewards; past competitors in this competition who now have top jobs, memories and career-building experiences will agree. Make it your New Year's resolution to encourage a team (or ten) to enter and by next week you can relax and know that you have started the year with success. Claire Posted Wednesday, January 02, 2008 8:26 AM from UK Academic Team Blog | 0 Comments Filed under: Imagine Cup, competitions, Student, Academic

• Life changing prizes to be won the the Imagine Cup

  Technorati Tags: Imagine Cup, Students The Imagine cup registrations are flooding in and the competition is definitely hotting up. If you need anymore compelling reasons to prompt your students into registering (apart from the chance to win an Xbox 360 Elite) I thought I would share with you the prizes that are on offer which could really make a difference to their live's and give them a great start into their chosen career.   Competition Prize Software Design 2 weeks in Seattle working alongside the Popfly team. A great work experience opportunity to see how Microsoft builds software that the winners can use when they apply for jobs and go into industry Game Development 2 weeks work experience at a Microsoft Games Studio in the UK Embedded Development 2 weeks work experience at a Microsoft embedded partner IT Challenge A Tranquil PC Windows Home Server Project Hoshimi 2 weeks work experience at a Microsoft Games Studio in the UK Algorithm A top specced desktop PC with Visual Studio 2008 Interface Design A top specced desktop PC with Expression Studio Short Film An HD video camera with tripod and accessories Photography A Digital SLR camera, tripod, extra lens and accessories   As you can see some of the prizes could really make a difference to your students future,so what are you waiting for go to the Imagine Cup Website and find out how you can get involved.   Kate Posted Friday, November 16, 2007 10:30 AM from UK Academic Team Blog | 0 Comments Filed under: Imagine Cup, Students, System Administrator, competitions, Academics, Teaching, Student