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| ⚫ | '''Islington College''' is an educational institution in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was established in 1997 as a regular franchisee of Singapore main-board listed Informatics Education Limited (IEL). The college directly partners with [[London Metropolitan University]] (LondonMet) to deliver their bachelor's degrees in Computing; Computer Networking & IT Security and Multimedia Technologies programmes for in-country provision.<ref name="Islington College"/> |
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==History== |
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Dawning upon its new partnerships with UK universities, the |
Dawning upon its new partnerships with UK universities, the college changed its name to Islington College in mid-2011. |
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==Programs |
==Programs in Information Technology== |
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===Bachelor Degree (Hons.) in Computing=== |
===Bachelor Degree (Hons.) in Computing=== |
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===Islington College Mozilla Orientation Seminar=== |
===Islington College Mozilla Orientation Seminar=== |
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Mozilla Nepal Community presented an orientation session on Mozilla with coordination from Islington Open Source Community |
Mozilla Nepal Community presented an orientation session on Mozilla with coordination from Islington Open Source Community where students were told how they can contribute to the open source scenario that is found in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mozilla Reps|title=Mozilla Reps|url=https://reps.mozilla.org/e/islington-college-mozilla-orientation-seminar/|publisher=Mozill Reps|accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref> |
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[[File:Orientation Seminar on Mozilla by Mozilla Nepal.jpg|800px|center|Orientation Session Taken by |
[[File:Orientation Seminar on Mozilla by Mozilla Nepal.jpg|800px|center|Orientation Session Taken by Avash Mulmi]] |
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===Tie |
===Tie with Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC)=== |
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Sulav Budhathoki, the president and CEO of Islington College, handed over a cheque of Rs 800,000 to the president of HSC Karma Chiring Sherpa. Speaking at the function, Budhathoki said that the college decided to tie-up with HSC because of the college family |
Sulav Budhathoki, the president and CEO of Islington College, handed over a cheque of Rs 800,000 to the president of HSC Karma Chiring Sherpa. Speaking at the function, Budhathoki said that the college decided to tie-up with HSC because of the college family's fondness for the 'beautiful game'. He said that it was just the beginning and that the support will get continuity in the future too. HSC´s main sponsor Yeti Airlines provides Rs 2 million annually.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nepal Republic Media Pvt. Ltd.|title=HSC ties up with Islington College|url=http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=41741|publisher=Republica|accessdate=19 July 2013}}</ref> |
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===Firefox OS App Days |
===Firefox OS App Days=== |
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Following the path of App Days organized |
Following the path of App Days organized around world by Mozilla communities, the Mozilla Nepal community has taken a step to organize an App Day. We will be targeting web developers as done in other App Days, too.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reps|first=Mozilla|title=Firefox OS App Days, Nepal|url=https://reps.mozilla.org/e/firefox-app-days-nepal/|publisher=Mozilla Reps|accessdate=27 July 2013}}</ref> |
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[[File:Firefox AppDays @ Islington College.jpg|999px|center|Participants of Firefox App Days]] |
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===Startup Weekend Kathmandu Women's Edition=== |
===Startup Weekend Kathmandu Women's Edition=== |
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Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. According to |
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. According to their website, "It is a community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011."<ref>{{cite web|last=Kathamandu|first=Startup Weekend|title=Startup Weekend|url=http://kathmandu.startupweekend.org/|publisher=Startup Weekend|accessdate=27 July 2013}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:11, 21 January 2016
_-_Monil_Adhikari.jpg?lang=en) Administrative Block of Islington College | |
| Established | 1997 A.D. |
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Academic staff | 19 (academic)[1] |
| Students | 1200+ |
| Address | , , |
| Colours | Red Blue |
| Affiliations | London Metropolitan University |
| Website | islington |
Islington College is an educational institution in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was established in 1997 as a regular franchisee of Singapore main-board listed Informatics Education Limited (IEL). The college directly partners with London Metropolitan University (LondonMet) to deliver their bachelor's degrees in Computing; Computer Networking & IT Security and Multimedia Technologies programmes for in-country provision.[1]
Dawning upon its new partnerships with UK universities, the college changed its name to Islington College in mid-2011.
Programs in Information Technology
Bachelor Degree (Hons.) in Computing
The course is designed for those students who wish to specialise in the development and maintenance of modern computer-based systems. There are four areas that characterise the course.
Bachelor Degree (Hons.) in Computer Networking and IT Security
The course aims to provide students with expertise in the field of computer networks and IT security. It emphasises all aspects of computer networking and IT security, whether wired or wireless.
Bachelor Degree (Hons.) in Multimedia Technologies
Multimedia unites digital culture, media and computer technology with networks and creativity, allowing for new ways of expression, production, exchange and leisure to emerge.
Activities
Islington College Mozilla Orientation Seminar
Mozilla Nepal Community presented an orientation session on Mozilla with coordination from Islington Open Source Community where students were told how they can contribute to the open source scenario that is found in Nepal.[2]
Tie with Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC)
Sulav Budhathoki, the president and CEO of Islington College, handed over a cheque of Rs 800,000 to the president of HSC Karma Chiring Sherpa. Speaking at the function, Budhathoki said that the college decided to tie-up with HSC because of the college family's fondness for the 'beautiful game'. He said that it was just the beginning and that the support will get continuity in the future too. HSC´s main sponsor Yeti Airlines provides Rs 2 million annually.[3]
Firefox OS App Days
Following the path of App Days organized around world by Mozilla communities, the Mozilla Nepal community has taken a step to organize an App Day. We will be targeting web developers as done in other App Days, too.[4]
Startup Weekend Kathmandu Women's Edition
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. According to their website, "It is a community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011."[5]
References
- ^ a b College, Islington. "Islington College". Islington College. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ Mozilla Reps. "Mozilla Reps". Mozill Reps. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Nepal Republic Media Pvt. Ltd. "HSC ties up with Islington College". Republica. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ Reps, Mozilla. "Firefox OS App Days, Nepal". Mozilla Reps. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ^ Kathamandu, Startup Weekend. "Startup Weekend". Startup Weekend. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
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