November 2007 - Posts

Software Design competition - work required?
28 November 07 10:52 AM | markjo | 1 Comments   

We've had some queries as to what is required to enter the Imagine Cup Software Design competition. This is a great question and relevant, as many students worry about the conflict between their academic studies and this competition. The answer is a kind Read More...

BMW and Silverlight
26 November 07 07:27 PM | markjo | 6 Comments   

I love it when two of my favourite things come together. Now, I'm not a big BMW fan (too many lane hoggers in the UK) but am a car nut (driven a Ferrari F430, had 2 MINIs and know way too much about most cars, etc) Silverlight is being used on the BMW Read More...

Filed under: Silverlight

Channel 8 - Rob Miles on teaching and all things .NET
22 November 07 08:48 PM | markjo | 1 Comments   

I've known Rob for over 4 years and its always a joy to work and travel with him whether that is the Imagine Cup or going to PDC in LA. He is always off talking at conferences about .NET development on the Xbox 360 or phones or small embedded things. Read More...

Like the StudentZine newsletter - take this quick survey
20 November 07 03:52 PM | markjo | 0 Comments   

The StudentZine is a small but perfectly formed newsletter we send out to students across the UK every month telling them all about the latest technology trends and student activities we do on campus. We want to make it better, both in terms of content Read More...

Filed under: Student

What happens when you register for the Imagine Cup...
16 November 07 04:48 PM | markjo | 0 Comments   

(...and are only a little bit lucky) Thanks to Tien for being a good sport and showing us his delight on receiving a brand new Xbox 360 Elite. Stephen has received is and is gaming away on Halo 3. And we have even more to give away (well, that or the Read More...

How to get your students registered for the Imagine Cup
08 November 07 01:19 PM | markjo | 1 Comments   

We've received a lot of positive feedback from our faculty contacts about the Imagine Cup this year. Just to recap why it's such a great year : More competition focus in the UK including great prizes Easier to get involved in the Software Design (just Read More...

Filed under: Teaching, Imagine Cup

Added the Instant Messenger Gadget - you can talk to me
07 November 07 09:55 PM | markjo | 1 Comments   

I've now implemented a great new feature of Windows Live Messenger which enables me to embed my IM presence online so that readers can see my status and even ping me a message and start a conversation. This may not be as bold a move as Eileen or James Read More...

Filed under: Windows Live