Centre of Digital Innovation and Technology (CDIT) Wins “Digital and Creative Excellence Award”

The Centre of Digital Innovation and Technology (CDIT), a pioneering collaborative framework, has been honoured with the “Digital and Creative Excellence Award” at the prestigious Belfast Chamber Business Awards.

CDIT is a multi-disciplinary partnership between Belfast Metropolitan College, Stranmillis University College, Queens University Belfast, and key industry partners. The Centre’s core mission is to advance digital innovation and technology through a skills-based approach, enabling industry and academia to co-create an educational experience for students built upon project-based learning.

The award recognises the dedication and impact of CDIT’s work in fostering industry-relevant skills and driving digital transformation.

Dr. Irene Bell expressed her delight at the win, stating, “We are thrilled that the dedication and hard work of CDIT has been recognised by the Belfast Chamber Business Awards. This honour validates the power of our collaborative model. It’s fantastic to see our innovative courses, such as the fully accredited qualification in ‘Mastering the Digital Classroom’ and the incredibly successful ‘Playful Computing Conference’, making a real difference in equipping initial teacher education students with essential digital skills.” This skills-based approach is not just about learning; it’s about enabling future leaders and professionals.

The CDIT framework provides a shared environment that ensures the education pipeline is directly aligned with the current and future needs of the digital economy. By placing students in a co-created, project-based setting, the partnership is successfully bridging the gap between academic theory and practical, real-world application.

This win reaffirms CDIT’s position as a leader in educational innovation and a crucial player in supporting the digital creative sector in Belfast and beyond.”