SACHI

Practice talks for papers that Aaron and Daniel are presenting at AVI.

Title: AwToolkit: Attention-Aware User Interface Widgets Authors: Juan-Enrique Garrido, Victor M. R. Penichet, Maria-Dolores Lozano, Aaron Quigley, Per Ola Kristensson. Abstract: Increasing screen real-estate allows for the development of applications where a single user can manage a large amount of data and related tasks through a distributed user inter- face. However, such users can easily Practice talks for papers that Aaron and Daniel are presenting at AVI.

Dr. Per Ola Kristensson awarded RSE/Makdougall Brisbane Medal

In recognition of academic excellence for his outstanding research work and entrepreneurialism Dr. Per Ola Kristensson is amongst the most outstanding academic talent documented by The Royal Society in their Royal Prizewinners list for 2014, announced today. The Prize was founded in 1855 by Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, for particular distinction in the promotion of Dr. Per Ola Kristensson awarded RSE/Makdougall Brisbane Medal

MSc in Human Computer Interaction

Students undertaking CS5042 User Centred Interaction Design are pictured prototyping their design ideas during creative thinking, and hands-on sessions in the Morrison Suite. The module delivered by Miguel Nacenta is a compulsory element for students studying on our new MSc in Human Computer Interaction, a popular addition to our MSc Portfolio. Images courtesy of Miguel MSc in Human Computer Interaction

Highly Deformable Mobile Devices & Future Mobile Phones by Johannes Schöning, Hasselt University

Speaker: Johannes Schöning, Hasselt University Date/Time: 2-3pm April 8th, 2014 Location: Maths Lecture Theatre B, University of St Andrews Title: Highly Deformable Mobile Devices & Future Mobile Phones Abstract: In the talk I will present the concept of highly deformable mobile devices that can be transformed into various special-purpose controls in order to bring physical Highly Deformable Mobile Devices & Future Mobile Phones by Johannes Schöning, Hasselt University

How human-human dialogue research can lead us to understand speech behaviours in human-computer dialogue: The case of lexical alignment by Benjamin Cowan, University of Birmingham.

Abstract: Dialogue is a dynamic social activity. Research has consistently shown that our dialogue partners impact our speech choices whereby we converge (or align) on aspects such as lexical choice and syntax. With the development of more natural computer dialogue partners and the increase of speech as an interaction modality in many devices and applications, How human-human dialogue research can lead us to understand speech behaviours in human-computer dialogue: The case of lexical alignment by Benjamin Cowan, University of Birmingham.

Ubicomp, Touch and Gaze by Hans Gellersen

Abstract: Touch input and two-handed interaction were intensively studied in the mid 80′s but it’s taken 20 years for these ideas to emerge in the mainstream, with the advent of multi-touch interfaces. Gaze has been studied for almost as long as interaction modality and appears on the brink of wider use. This talk will present Ubicomp, Touch and Gaze by Hans Gellersen

Honorary Professor John Stasko

Professor John Stasko and the Associate Chair of the School of Interactive Computing in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech has been appointed as an Honorary Professor in the School of Computer Science. This appointment comes following a SICSA distinguished visiting fellowship John was awarded. This fellowship allowed John to participate in the SACHI/Big Honorary Professor John Stasko