Chaks had an interesting idea about integrating Microsoft Student Partners and .NET User Groups.

Click here to read the discussion.

I've put up photos from the successful Microsoft Student Day in Christchurch last year.

Click here to view the album.

There is still time to join the Imagine Cup 2008 - Software Design competition. Create your team of upto four individuals and try changing the world. This year's theme is "imagine a world where technology enables a sustainable environment."

Now's the time to join with 10 weeks to go before the end of the competition. Compete and each team member will get a copy of Microsoft Office 2007.

Click here for more information.

Interested? What do to next?

• First, sign up at imaginecup.com by 30th March 2008.
• Microsoft NZ will be in touch with you very shortly and discuss the next step with you.
• Any questions about the NZ SDI, email nzedu@microsoft.com
  

I found this on David's blog, and thought it was hilarious. It's definitely worth having a look if you are a student.

Microsoft's yearly orientation event is coming soon. This year is focussed on showcasing some of our new technologies including gaming, user experience and robotics. If that doesn't grab you, there will also be a chill out session involving XBOX consoles and the new SCENE IT Game. Stay tuned for upcoming details...

Watch the world's most famous software tycoon taking the mickey out of himself at the 2008 CES keynote. Enjoy!


Here's the link to official, high quality version of the Bill's Last Day video at Channel 10 (in Silverlight).

An introduction to ourselves and the blog..

Janina, Mayur and myself are Computer Science and Software Engineering students at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Recently we have taken up the role of Microsoft Student Partners at Canterbury for 2008. Our role is to bridge the gap between students and academics at Canterbury, and Microsoft.

We will be carrying out presentations and/or labs throughout the year on a variety of topics such as .NET Framework, C#, Silverlight, XNA, Visual Studio 2008 and Windows Vista. However the exact content of the presentations has not been decided at this stage. We will also be supporting Microsoft student events in Christchurch such as Dev Jam (Orientation) and Student Day. We are also looking to organise a few social events such as XBOX360 night and Quiz night at Canterbury. Keep checking this blog for more information.

This blog is a means of communication with IT students and academics about Microsoft events and competitions in Christchurch.



Yugan Yugaraja
Microsoft Student Partner