From left, Prof Jean Greyling, Mark Brand, Prof Andre Calitz and Dr Lynette Barnard
Mark Brand was awarded the Best Paper award, for his various theories attempting to explain the paradox of a shortage of ICT skills, yet many ICT graduates are not employed.
His PhD supervisors are Computing Sciences’ Professors Andre Calitz and Jean Greyling
Dr Barnard received the prize for the Best Reviewer, giving the most comprehensive feedback after reviewing. Reviewers have to evaluate the submitted papers, allowing the organisers to know which to accept or not for the conference.
Mandela University’s Computing Sciences and the School of IT hosted both the SA Computer Lecturers Association (SACLA) and South African Institute for Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) with over 170 delegates in total.