Month: November 2015

Distinguished Lecture Programme: ‘Scalability and Fault-tolerance, are they the same?’ by Joe Armstrong

The first of this academic year’s distinguished lectures will be given by Professor Joe Armstrong, co-inventor of Erlang, on Monday 16th November 2015 at The Byre Theatre. The programme is as follows: 09:15 – 09:30   Introduction By Professor Kevin Hammond 09:30 – 10:45   Lecture 1 [Setting the scene: I’ll talk about the software landscape of … Distinguished Lecture Programme: ‘Scalability and Fault-tolerance, are they the same?’ by Joe Armstrong

Seminar: “Interaction, Embodiment and Technologies in Early Learning” by Dr Andrew Manches

Abstract:    Most of us might agree that ‘hands-on learning’ is good for children in the early years. But why? Is it simply more fun and sociable, or are there any more direct cognitive benefits? And what determines definitions of ‘hands-on’? Can we include iPads? This talk will draw upon an ESRC-funded project to examine … Seminar: “Interaction, Embodiment and Technologies in Early Learning” by Dr Andrew Manches

Children in Need Bake Sale 2015

On Friday November 13 from 10.30 there will be a bake sale hosted by Sophie Gent in aid of BBC Children in Need in the Jack Cole Building coffee area. There will be a vegan and gluten free option, but if you need this please feel free to let us know in advance so we can … Children in Need Bake Sale 2015

Laidlaw Undergraduate Internships

The Laidlaw Undergraduate Internship Programme in Research and Leadership 2016 The Laidlaw Undergraduate Internship Programme in Research and Leadership is an exciting opportunity which aims to equip students with the skills and values to become leaders in their chosen occupations beyond University. Students will design, pursue and report on a research question with an academic … Laidlaw Undergraduate Internships