Department Newsletter
COMPUTING
DIGITAL INDUSTRIES
Autumn I 2024
Welcome Greetings from Wakefield College's Digital Industries and Computing Department!
Computing Department Hosts Industry Day
I am thrilled to welcome you to read our departmental newsletter, an exciting new publication designed to keep you informed and engaged with the latest happenings, developments, and opportunities in our amazing department. As the head of the department, I am continually inspired by the passion and innovation that our students and staff bring to the world of digital industries and computing. This newsletter is our way of sharing that inspiration with you. In this edition, you can expect to find a wealth of information. We'll bring you the latest news from our department, keeping you up-to-date with current trends, technological advancements, and departmental achievements. It's an excellent way for you to stay connected and informed about the field you are about to enter when you are interested in. We also believe in the power of real stories to inspire and guide. That's why we will be featuring student case studies, showcasing the journeys, challenges, and successes of our students. These stories not only highlight the real-world application of our courses but also serve as a testament to the supportive and innovative environment that Wakefield College offers. We are excited about the journey ahead and can't wait for you to be a part of it.
Rob Charlish
Head of Computing & Digital Industries
Specialists from Intelligency and Binary Managed Solutions (BMS) recently delivered talks to Information Technology students at Wakefield College as part of its Industry Day. Eliot Ferrier from Intelligency, a specialist digital intelligence consultancy and Curtis Holt, from BMS, a leader in IT infrastructure and security requirements, delivered presentations about the exciting and rapidly evolving fields of IT, Digital Marketing and Network Security. Curtis, a Technical Team Leader at BMS, talked about the importance of network security in protecting sensitive information, explaining the different types of web attacks and how companies can protect themselves against them. He also spoke about what services BMS provide, his job role and how he started his career in IT, as well as shared best practices for IT management and implementation. As a Digital Marketing Executive at Intelligency, Eliot discussed the critical role that digital marketing plays in business. He shared his knowledge of how to segment audiences, create a social media strategy and defined Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) with the students. Throughout Eliot’s presentation, his passion and expertise for Digital Marketing was evident to the students.
After the presentations, the students were given a brief for a fictional company and tasked with putting their knowledge from the session to the test. This saw them create a company network by purchasing the relevant equipment such as servers and computers, with the winning group presented with a prize.
On behalf of the students and our dedicated teaching staff, I would like to thank Intelligency and Binary Managed Solutions for providing interactive sessions which allowed our students to showcase their IT theory skills in practice through a very challenging and engaging week-long project. We are very appreciative of the collaborative companies who dedicate their time and understand the value of industry led projects and T Level industry placement opportunities. Initiatives like this forge lasting partnerships and we look forward to working with Eliot and Cutis again in the very near future.” - Tony Jackson, Work Placement Coordinator at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group