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PhD Viva Success: Bailey Eccles

Congratulations to Bailey, who has successfully defended his PhD thesis with minor corrections. Bailey was supervised by Dr Blesson Varghese. Thanks to Dr Yehia Elkhatib from the University of Glasgow, who was the external examiner, and Dr Peter Macgregor from our School, who was the internal examiner.

SACHI Seminar – Prof Sampsa Hyysalo: Design Participation | Fri 23 May, 15:00–16:00, JCB 1.33A

We are excited to invite you to a special SACHI seminar this week with Prof Sampsa Hyysalo, who will be visiting us from Aalto University in Finland. This is a great opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in participatory design and user innovation. 📅 Friday 23rd May | 🕛 15:00 – 16:00 PM SACHI Seminar – Prof Sampsa Hyysalo: Design Participation | Fri 23 May, 15:00–16:00, JCB 1.33A

Research Software Group Lunchtime Seminar – Friday 23rd May

There will be a Research Software Group Lunchtime Seminar on Friday May 23rd at 1pm, in room 1.33B. Talk Title: “People First: Sustaining Research Software by Sustaining the People Who Build It” Speakers are Software Sustainability Institute Fellows: Deborah Udoh (OLS) and Olexandr Konovalov (St Andrews) – https://www.software.ac.uk/fellowship-programme/deborah-udoh – https://www.software.ac.uk/fellowship-programme/olexandr-konovalov Abstract What does it mean to build Research Software Group Lunchtime Seminar – Friday 23rd May

Successful Doors Open Event

The school hosted a highly successful Doors Open event yesterday, welcoming many visitors including industry professionals, university colleagues from other schools (e.g. Psychology & Neuroscience, Biology and Chemistry) and prospective students. Attendees had the opportunity to explore cutting-edge projects in Artificial Intelligence, Human-computer Interaction, Software Engineering and engage with interactive technology demonstrations. Highlights of the Successful Doors Open Event

PGR Seminar with Gen Li + Jess McGowan

The next PGR seminar is taking place this Friday 2nd May at 2PM in JC 1.33a Below are the Titles and Abstracts for Gen and Jess’ talks – Please do come along if you are able. Gen Li Title: Visualization of clinical pathways based on sepsis comorbidities Abstract: Sepsis is a severe infectious syndrome that can PGR Seminar with Gen Li + Jess McGowan