ITPE & ICS release a policy paper on IT professionalism
ITPE and the Irish Computer Society (ICS) have co-authored a policy paper entitled ‘IT Professionalism – Build the best workforce to deliver Europe’s transition’. It explains the key terminology around IT professionalism, outlines the importance of developing professional practices and professional standards by the IT workforce and calls different stakeholders to engage in these activities.
Digital Invasions for the Promotion of Cultural Heritage
From 21 to 25 June 2021, the second and final Learning, Teaching, Training Activity (LTTA) of the Erasmus+ Project DIGINV was organised in a hybrid format in Bevagna, Umbria, Italy.
Winners of Cyprus Olympiad in Informatics announced
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced the winners of the Pancyprian Informatics Olympiad, who will represent Cyprus in the respective international competitions.
CEPIS publishes report on awareness of DigComp among its members
Throughout April and May 2021, CEPIS carried out a survey among its network about the awareness of the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp) framework.
Online info session on DiversIT Charter on 28 June
CEPIS is organising a webinar about the DiversIT Charter. It will take place on Monday 28 June from 14:30 to 16:00 CEST. This webinar is aimed specifically at CEPIS Member Societies.
BCS publishes practical guide to increasing gender diversity and inclusion
The British Computer Society has published a book entitled “A practical guide to increasing gender diversity and inclusion”. This guide aims to address the gender imbalance. It includes expertise, initiatives and true stories to support those wishing to bring greater gender diversity into the workplace.
CEPIS Board member Milan Ftáčnik passes away
It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce that Milan Ftáčnik, Member of the Board of Directors and representative of the Slovak Computer Society, passed away on 13 May 2021.
Iceland becomes first CEPIS member to receive Gold status of DiversIT Charter
The Icelandic Computer Society (Ský) has become the first CEPIS member society to be awarded the Gold status of the CEPIS DiversIT Charter. The Gold status reflects the organisation’s leading work in encouraging girls and young women to pursue IT studies and advancing gender equality in ICT professions.
AICA celebrates its 60th anniversary with event ‘Digital, driver of social innovation’
On 15 April, AICA marked its 60th anniversary with the event ‘Digital, driver of social innovation’. Giovanni Adorni, President of AICA, presented the commitment, the vision and mission of AICA in Italy.
BCS’s new President prioritises inclusion in IT profession
The newly elected President of the British Computer Society (BCS), John Higgins CBE, has announced that his first priority will be “to make our profession more welcoming for all – regardless of gender, age or ethnic background”.
