Sutton Trust summer school
The School welcomes a group of bright students from non-privileged homes for the Sutton Trust Summer School.
Month: June 2012
Graduation 2012
Congratulations to our PhD students Lars, Angus, Vladimir, Greg and Devan pictured at graduation.
ICFP 2012 Programming Contest
Kevin Hammond and Edwin Brady are co-chairing the ACM ICFP 2012 programming contest which runs from July 13th to July 16th 2012. Put together a team and compete to have YOUR favourite language named “the programming language of choice for discriminating hackers”. Functional programming experience is not necessary (any language can be used). Pizza and … ICFP 2012 Programming Contest
School is top in Scotland in Times league table
The School of Computer Science is 5th in the UK and top in Scotland in the 2013 Times Good University Guide. The University as a whole came 6th.
Graduation Reception
The School of Computer Science is having a graduation reception on Wednesday 20th June. All students who are graduating on the 20th are invited to join us for a glass of sparkling wine and some cake.
Seminar – Connecting Families over Distance – Dr. Carman Neustaedter
Connecting Families over Distance Families often have a real need and desire to stay connected with their remote family members and close friends. For example, grandparents want to see their grandchildren grow up, empty-nest parents want to know about the well being of their adult children, and parents want to be involved in their children’s … Seminar – Connecting Families over Distance – Dr. Carman Neustaedter
Data Journalism Award
Alex Voss and researchers from Manchester, Leicester and the Guardian Newspaper were awarded first place in the Data Visualisation and Storytelling category at the Global Editors Networks World News summit in Paris yesterday. Riot Rumours featured in the Reading the Riots study published by the Guardian newspaper last December. More information in the University News … Data Journalism Award