Month: April 2014

Computational Social Choice: an Overview by Edith Elkind, University of Oxford

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ABSTRACT In this talk, we will provide a self-contained introduction to the field of computational social choice – an emerging research area that applies tools and techniques of computer science (most notably, algorithms, complexity and artificial intelligence) to problems that arise in voting theory, fair division, and other subfields of social choice theory. We will … Computational Social Choice: an Overview by Edith Elkind, University of Oxford

A slippery slope — the path to national health data linkage in Australia – John Bass

Graham Kirby |

Abstract: Linkage of health-related data in Australia dates back to the late 1960’s with the first inspiration coming from the United Kingdom. Since then computers have developed at a barely believable rate, and technical considerations still exist but do not pose any serious problems. Progress has been slowed by the increasing need for better privacy and … A slippery slope — the path to national health data linkage in Australia – John Bass

St Andrews Programming Competition 2014

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The Subhonours Lab was in full swing yesterday afternoon, with staff and students enjoying the challenge of the 2014 St Andrews Programming Competition. Participants and winners are pictured below along with some of the prizes and merchandise. Winners, prizes and teams to be announced once confirmed. We believe the Head of School, Steve Linton, did … St Andrews Programming Competition 2014