The annual CS1006 challenge took place this morning in the subhonours lab. Students had been designing AIs to play Backgammon, this year. The first year module was delivered by John Thomson. Previous years have focused on Hex, Othello and Connect 4. Congratulations to David Mulkerrin, winner of the CS1006 competition, winning a £50 Amazon voucher. … CS1006 Backgammon AI
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
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
The St Andrews Programming Competition 2014 is a friendly programming contest organised by the School of Computer Science for students belonging to all levels, coming from any background with any amount of programming experience. Team up with up to 3 members per team, compete for 3 hours by solving a set of programming problems using … St Andrews Programming Competition 2014
There will be a short session for students (either 4th year or Masters) interested in applying for a PhD in the School of Computer Science. The deadline for the University’s funded 7th Century scholarships is March 31, so this is a good time to be thinking about it if you are interested and have not … PhD Admissions Session, Thursday 13 March 2pm
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
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Emeritus Professor and former Head of School Ron Morrison visited us earlier this week to officially open The Morrison Suite.
Experiments involving humans are an important part of Computer Science research. A database of participants has been created to avoid spamming everyone in the general lists, and so that anyone interested can sign up for future experiments. These experiments are often paid, fun, and often provide an insight into new technologies and devices. Staff within … Experiments: Potential Participant Sign Up
Congratulations to our very own Per Ola Kristensson. Earlier this year he was named as one of the people most likely to change the world by the prestigious MIT Technology Review’s list of Innovators under 35. Described as visionary he appears, today at number 11 in IMPACT 100, he is a lecturer in Human Computer … Dr Per Ola Kristensson: A visionary that will shape the future