Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This WIP research-to-practice paper describes a funded project currently underway at a Computing School in a bilingual country within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Launched in September 2024 and set to conclude in December 2026, the project seeks to bridge the gap between students' initial expectations about computing, the education they receive, and the skills employers demand. By doing so, it aims to enhance graduates' professionalism while enriching their academic experience, fostering a stronger sense of belonging, motivation, and engagement. The proposed strategy consists of conducting an exploratory qualitative study with first-year students, recent graduates, and employers through interviews and focus groups. First results are also presented.
Institution: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7123935327