Computing students uncover computing secrets at Bletchley Park

Computing students at NULC travelled back in time to experience how the computers we all use nowadays were developed. 

During the visit to the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park, some 40 students from the Extended Diploma IT, Foundation Degree IT and ITQ were able to experience programming as it used to be, see 100's of different computing systems and understand how computing developed from breaking the Enigma and other encryption systems in World War II through brilliant minds such as Alan Turing and Tommy Flowers. 

 




To find out more about the trip or studying Computing at NULC contact Paul Tanner Curriculum Leader Paul.tanner@nulc.ac.uk.

BTEC Computing Students attend Game Expo

Students studying BTEC Level 3 Computing at NULC recently attended the EuroGamer Expo in Earl's Court in London. The Expo showcases some of the latest products of the games industry and find out about some of the opportunities available with the industry.

  
For the Year 2 students on the Software Development option it also allowed them the opportunity to refine their ideas for their own computer game which they will be developing throughout the year.
 
All students enjoyed the day and were clear that the chance to attend allowed them a good insight into the industry which some of them are considering entering.


  

To find out more about studying Computing at NULC contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

NULC students brush up on employability skills

Students studying health and social care, IT and engineering attended an employability event hosted at Staffordshire University.

NULC took 120 students from level 3 courses in health and social care, IT and engineering to take part in a national initiative the Splash programme which is ran by Working Knowledge.

During the day students worked on their employability skills meeting with local employers and taking part in workshops and employer carousels.

The event covered topics including business idea ,operational, sales, marketing and finance. As well as local business experts providing students will a ‘real-world’ perspective on the business environment.

Click here to view a film from the event. 

To find out more about courses at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.