Dubai - MENA Herald: Middlesex University Dubai, in sponsorship with Oracle is pleased to host the CODE-JAM Hackathon and the Oracle Academy Day on 21st November 2016 at the University’s Knowledge Park campus.
The Oracle Academy Day is for academic staff from the field of Information Technology whereas Code-Jam is for students where they teams are required to build innovative applications on E-Learning, E-Health and E- Government using any platform. Laptops and tablets will be awarded to the winning and runner up teams.
“Computer science and IT skills are necessary in today’s competitive market,” said Jane Richardson, Senior Director, Oracle Academy, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “At Oracle Academy, we are thrilled to team with Middlesex University and engage students in hands-on projects that build coding skills, as well as deliver the tools educators need to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators”
“We believe that Industry-Academia partnerships are very important to make the students career-ready,” said Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes, Director, Middlesex University Duabi. “Our academic alliance with Oracle helps us realise such goals. “
Middlesex University Dubai will also be attending the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition from 24th to 26th November at The Meydan Gallery and Convention Centre. There, students and faculty will be able to discuss the University’s computer sciences program.
