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BCS Coventry branch - Robot Day 2024

On the day (16 March 2024), with 4 different robots in tow, the team was able to showcase BCS’ ICDL Level 1 Robotics Award, which is a new qualification in conjunction with the ICDL Foundation; covering the basic concepts and skills required to understand, build and programme robots. It is intended for pupils who are in the early years of building up to their GCSEs (i.e. not to put pressure on them in the years they are taking their GCSEs), giving them an early qualification in robotics which will stay with them throughout their career.

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Kylie Fowler

Kylie is a volunteer with a passion for events and community. She works as an independent consultant and event organiser for the Service Management & IT Asset Management specialist group.

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Carol Long

Carol is part of the corporate governance structure at BCS and sits on the Risk Audit and Finance Committee. She's completing a year as Vice Chair of Council and also Chairs the Quality specialist group.

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Sam De Silva

Sam is Partner at CMS and is the legal advisor on data, technology and outsourcing projects. Sam makes it his mission to dispel myths and educate other IT professionals to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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