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Glasgow University Launches Program to Boost Computing Teachers

9/4/2025

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Glasgow University initiated a "braided careers" program to combat a 25% decline in computing teachers from 2008 to 2023.
Industry professionals, including Skyscanner's Orla Sonvico, are engaging in teaching roles alongside their jobs.
The program seeks to inspire students and enhance teacher retention, addressing an aging workforce where 20% of teachers are over 55.
Scotland has trained only 318 new computing teachers against a decade goal of 470.

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Story summary

Glasgow University initiated a "braided careers" program to combat a 25% decline in computing teachers from 2008 to 2023.
Industry professionals, including Skyscanner's Orla Sonvico, are engaging in teaching roles alongside their jobs.
The program seeks to inspire students and enhance teacher retention, addressing an aging workforce where 20% of teachers are over 55.
Scotland has trained only 318 new computing teachers against a decade goal of 470.