Computing @ D&A College

Computing and Creative Media at Dundee and Angus College. Courses in software dev, cyber, networking games and web. Working to close the skills gap in tech!

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Last chance to apply! 📣

If you are unemployed or in an entry-level digital job, our FREE 4-week Bridging the Coding Gap course will help you gain coding skills employers are looking for & achieve a qualification. ✅

👉 Find out more and register now at https://t.co/EhT8OGGJz3

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The students and robots were amazing! 🤖🦾

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Our Certificate in Computer Technology & Cybersecurity students put their programming skills to the test in a thrilling Robot Wars competition! 🤖⚔️

From impressive performances to fear-inducing designs and top-notch teamwork, these students truly brought their A-game.👏😍

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Our Esports Society held an open day this afternoon!

Students had the chance to sign up for the society, learn about @teamdagn & try out facilities 🎮

@ninjakiwigames and @CORSAIR were there to show their support, along with honorary D&A Dragon & Principal Simon Hewitt. 💜💙

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🚨Applications are open for September start courses! Are you considering moving into a technology based career?
Our Certificate in Computing with Cyber Security at SCQF level 6 is an ideal entry for a career in technology!

📷https://t.co/B5ojMScYRr
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🚨Applications are open for September Courses!
Games development is a career with many opportunities in Dundee! 🎮🕹️
Our HNC in Computer Games Development sets you up with the skills you need to get into Games development.

🖥️For more: https://t.co/bFgeo9XhEr

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🚨Applications are open for September start courses! Cyber security is important to people and organisations. It's in demand for careers! 🖥️💻

Our HNC in Cyber Security can give you the skills you need to get into Cyber!
For more: https://t.co/SHT90C0US5

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February's D&A Decade spotlight is on Richard Gordon, Cyber Security Engineer at D&A. Richard’s journey showcases that you don’t have to have all the answers, you just need to take the first step. 👏😍

👉 Read Richard's story here on our website - https://t.co/lSh9648Vb6

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Our Richard is back with today's #CyberScotlandWeek tip! And this one is a real eye-opener! 👀

Did you know that performing arts venues can be at risk from hackers who can disrupt sound & video systems, steal tickets & have the potential to interrupt live shows? That's right! 😮

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Turns out the hair and beauty industry isn't just dealing with bad hair days, but also cyber threats!💅🕵️‍♂️

Did you know beauty devices, like smart mirrors and skin analysers, may contain security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers to access personal data? 👀

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D&A College is so excited to be working with @CityofSanctuary as we apply to become a College of Sanctuary. 🙌

We fully commit to their vision of welcome and signed up to the organisational pledge of support. Watch this space! 😍

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Richard's #CSW2024 tip today is all about how you can protect yourself and your business in the hospitality industry! 👩‍🍳✔️

Did you know that tills used in restaurants are prime targets for cybercriminals, as they often use older systems, that are not updated regularly? 👀

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👉 Check out our webpage for more tips from Richard on how you can stay safe online - https://t.co/feztIkKrmr

#CSW2024 #CyberScotlandWeek #DAtherightplace #ChooseCollege #ChooseDA #DAdecade

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Hey there horticulture enthusiasts! Richard is back with a CyberScotland Week fact for you! 🌱

Did you know that internet-connected irrigation systems and smart farming equipment are susceptible to hacking, posing risks to crop irrigation and water management? 👀

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Today Richard is here to tell us that your furry (and scale-y) friends could leave you vulnerable to hackers! Yes, you heard us right! 🐱🐉

Did you know that hackers can use smart pet devices to connect to home and company assets to gain entry and steal information or data? 👀

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It's the end of #CSW2024 and Richard has one last nugget of knowledge for all you artsy types out there! 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨

Did you know that phishing scams targeting art collectors can trick victims into purchasing counterfeit artworks or disclosing sensitive financial information? 👀

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Did you know that D&A offers top-notch Computing and Creative media courses that are not only practical and engaging, but also set you up for a successful future at university? 💻💪

👉 Check out our HNC and HND options for yourself on our website here - https://t.co/P9RVIUDB8k

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It was an amazing event! Well done to the winners and thanks to our former students and now industry experts! 👾🎮🕹️Thanks also to @ninjakiwigames for their support! ❤️

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It's been a week since our 2024 Games Jam took place and team Soup Club came out on top! 🤩🏆

Over the two days, D&A computing students competed to create the best video game to the theme 'it's not a glitch, it's a feature'.

Well done to all involved! 👏