Oracle Academy recently welcomed senior members of the Oracle global Java team to a faculty roundtable in London, bringing together educators and platform leaders for an afternoon of open discussion and community building.
We were fortunate to be joined by Oracle’s Georges Saab, Senior Vice President of the Java Platform; Heather VanCura, Vice President of Engagement and Chair of the JCP; and Ron Pressler, Architect for the Java Platform, who made time to meet with faculty during their time in the UK. The day offered an opportunity for educators to hear directly from those shaping the future of Java, including updates on language evolution, teaching tools, and long-term platform direction.
The event featured a presentation from Georges Saab, followed by a candid and collaborative conversation about what works in the classroom, what challenges educators face, and how Oracle can continue to support meaningful learning experiences. Faculty shared insights on how students engage with Java across their university years.
We were joined by faculty representatives from King’s College London, London Metropolitan University, and the University of Essex, as well as members of the London Java User Group, adding valuable perspectives from both academic and community-based learning environments.
Oracle Academy continues to integrate with the wider Java community, listening closely to educators and students to ensure curriculum and resources reflect real-world needs. The day also sparked ideas for future in-person student events and deeper collaboration with local Java user groups.
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