Month: December 2014

Research Evaluation Framework 2014

The results of the UK Research Evaluation Framework 2014 were released publicly today. The School of Computer Science was rated 14th in the UK (and a close 2nd in Scotland) in terms of research outputs, which is a measure of how our research compares to the best in the world. Over 30% of our submitted papers received the highest Research Evaluation Framework 2014

FatFonts and a World Population Map

Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Look no further, the first ever FatFonts World Population Map is now available in the Axis Maps store. All proceeds from the maps will fund more research and help us provide exciting internships for students. Created by Miguel Nacenta and Uta Hinrichs, the map shows how the population of FatFonts and a World Population Map

Laidlaw Undergraduate Internship Programme

Deadline Monday 9th February 2015 at 5pm This week, the University is launching an exciting new internship programme, ‘The Laidlaw Undergraduate Internship Programme in Research and Leadership’, thanks to the generous support from The Lord Laidlaw of Rothiemay. This is the biggest UG internship programme of its kind in Scotland and is a unique opportunity Laidlaw Undergraduate Internship Programme

Graduation December 2014

Congratulations to the Masters Class of 2014, and PhD students Dr Lakshitha De Silva and Dr Iain Parris who graduated today. The School also celebrated the installation of Professor Ian Miguel. Students were invited to a reception in the school to celebrate their achievement with staff, friends and family. Winter graduation coincided with a weekend Graduation December 2014