Go BackGraham Technology funds computing science scholarship
Graham Technology, the provider of award-winning CRM platform, ciboodle, today revealed it is to fund a computing science scholarship at the University of Glasgow.
The company has pledged £16,000 for a post-graduate student place to help train the computer scientists of tomorrow. The pledge will go towards post-graduate study in a variety of fields, including next generation internet research and human-computer interaction.
"We are delighted that Graham Technology is investing in post-graduate research," said Professor Raymond Welland, head of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow. "Computing science is increasingly important in the modern world and Graham Technology has recognised this fact. Once here, the scholars can be assured of a first-class training in an environment where education and research complement each other.
"The support of Graham Technology is extremely valuable and we look forward to welcoming their scholars to the University of Glasgow."
The agreement is the latest in a long line of collaborations between the University of Glasgow and Graham Technology, which has already demonstrated that it is committed to developing the skills and employability of students by establishing a close relationship with the computing science department at the University of Glasgow.
The firm is a member of Club 21, the University's business partnership programme, and regularly takes students on paid summer placements. The company has also employed a steady stream of graduates from the University on a full-time basis.
"Computer science post graduates are a vital component of Graham Technology's continuing success on the international stage, and this is true for any UK-based software business," said Mike Hughes, Managing Director, Graham Technology. "We view this scholarship as an investment in the future of the ICT industry in this country."
Graham Technology employs 350 people worldwide and has regional offices in, North America, Australia, Holland, Ireland, Indonesia, New Zealand and South Africa. The company is currently achieving worldwide success with sales of its customer interaction platform, ciboodle.
About Graham Technology
For over 20 years, Graham Technology has helped improve the way large organisations interact with their customers. Provider of the award-winning customer interaction software suite, ciboodle, the company also offers a range of professional technology services. This proven combination attracts and retains high-value customers for Graham Technology's clients, while reducing their operational costs.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Graham Technology has customers in twelve countries across five continents. With industry experience in a multitude of sectors, the company is consistently recognised by industry analysts as one of the world's leading customer-centric technology providers. visit www.ciboodle.com or www.grahamtechnology.com for more information.
Date - 08/04/2008
