Digital Schools Awards has announced a new collaboration with global semiconductor company AMD as it seeks to grow its programme across Europe.

Backed by industry partners led by HP, the Digital Schools Awards, established in 2015, combines the sector and education to “promote, recognise and encourage” a whole-school approach to the use of digital technology.

So far, more than 1.1 million children in 4,200 nursery, primary and secondary schools across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland have taken part in the initiatives. The Awards hope to add a further 800 schools and 300,000 pupils over 2022.

AMD said it will be supporting Digital Schools Awards as it expands across Europe, with plans to launch a new European award.

Commenting on the collaboration, Anna Doody, programme manager, Digital Schools Awards, said: “AMD is a major global technology company in the semiconductor sector with a significant commitment to advancing STEM skills in schools.

“We are excited to have them join our programme and help facilitate digital innovation in as many schools as possible, as we expand across Europe in the coming months.”

Annmarie Whelan, Education Manager from HP, added: “We are thrilled to have a long-standing partner like AMD to participate with us to this programme in Europe.

“Collaboration is a cornerstone of the Digital Schools Awards and introducing further industry expertise will bring a significant benefit for the schools that take part in the scheme.”

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With this latest support to Digital Schools Awards, AMD said it aims to advance digital skills in teaching and learning, reward and recognise good practice and encourage the creation of digital school communities to share experiences and benefits from effective use of technology.

As part of AMD’s commitment, it has partnered with organisations to establish AMD-powered Learning Labs in cities around the world to inspire and enable students’ pursuits through STEM education.

Anne Fertitta, Senior Manager, Global Community Affairs at AMD said: “At AMD, we’re passionate about enabling the imagination and creativity of the next generation of scientists, researchers and innovators.

“We’re pleased to work with Digital Schools Awards and HP to expand and improve the use of digital technologies for students and teachers in Europe.”

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