You Can't Beat a bit of Rehearsal

Went to Doncaster today. The University of Hull validates a couple of their degree programs (Integrated Technology and Business Computing and so I had a couple of meetings to attend, followed by a presentation to their students. The meetings went well and then I had to do my talks about the University and what we do, with particular reference to projects. They were a great audience, and asked loads of sensible questions. I wish I'd taken the trouble to read through my slides before I started the talk, I'd used them before but kept having déjà-vu moments, where I put up a slide all about something I'd just said. Oh well, next time I'll give them a read through first.

Thanks for making us so welcome folks, and I'm looking forward to seeing the projects next year.

Comments

[Shawn]

Not related at all to this entry, but thought some might find it interesting. You mentioned a while back the Inspiration Tour was at your Uni. Not sure if this was the same thing or not, but evidentally Ballmer was out somewhere in your area (at least I think it was your area):

http://channel8.msdn.com/Posts/Student-Technology-Day-Steve-Ballmer-Keynote/

[Shawn]

I could not make out the name of the first question that was asked of Mr. Ballmer at the end of his talk, but I could swear it was....Miles for the last name....coincidence?

The question was "Will we always need programmers?" Very interesting response Mr. Ballmer gave, IMHO that is.

[Shawn]

University of Hull question was next to last question, Professor Miles should give extra credit to that individiual, hehe!!

[Rob]

Yep. I asked the "Will we always need programmers?" question, and I reckon the answer was a good one as well. The videos of the event (which was held in London earlier this year) are all worth watching.