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CIT world winner in information technology
APNZ Newsletter, May-June 1999
A web site project developed by Brian Brown, Central Institute of Technology's principal lecturer in information technology, has won the Lifelong Learning category of the Global Bangemann Challenge.
 Brian Brown (left) and Trevor Boyle, CIT's acting chief executive, with the Global Bangemann Challenge trophy |
This contest, initiated by the city of
Stockholm, rewards excellence in information technology
projects. There were over 700 entries to the 11
categories, from over 60 countries. The web-site developed by Brian Brown is a simple, self paced, self tested learning experience which was initially intended to support the institute's internal information technology students. |
It now attracts 25,000 visitors a week. It can be accessed at www.cit.ac.nz/smac/csware.htm.
Brian and his team have since developed the project further to include a CDROM version, which has been purchased by universities around the world.