Advanced digital skills can set you apart in today’s modern world. They can improve your studies, personal growth, and professional development.
We’re witnessing a growing industry demand for graduates with advanced digital skills.
Skills challenges based on real-world research
We’re offering easy-to-follow skills challenges so you can develop your advanced digital skills.
During these challenges, you’ll work on real-world data challenges, using specialist software. Our challenges are based on real-world research projects happening at Newcastle University.
The Digital Skills Lab offers:
- beginner and intermediate skills challenges
- self-paced challenges, so you can practice in your own time
- Open Badges for your CV and LinkedIn profile upon completion
Who can join?
This pilot programme is only open to students studying in these schools:
- School of Computing
- School of Engineering
- School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Newcastle University in Singapore
You'll be automatically enrolled in Canvas.
If you would like to join the program, you can register your interest.
About the Digital Skills Lab
We created the Digital Skills Lab to meet the growing industry demand for graduates with enhanced digital capabilities.
The Digital Skills Lab is an online platform where you can complete short skills challenges. You can also use it to test and improve your digital skills.
All our challenges are based on real-world data challenges, taken from Newcastle University's research projects.