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Spot the difference?

Do you have a discerning eye for video? If so, we need your help as a volunteer in our study! Volunteers will be asked to watch 7 video clips of 10 seconds each. Each clip will be viewed 3 times, and then again at a different distance. After each video clip, you will choose which clip (if any) you perceived Spot the difference?

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

Computer Science supports UKIEPC 2015

The School hosted a local programming contest in conjunction with UKIEPC on Saturday. Students and staff are pictured tackling problem sets throughout the day. Results and contest standings can be viewed on the UKIEPC Scoreboard. Aetherstore who sponsored the 2014 event, once again offered their backing, we thank them for their continued support. Images courtesy Computer Science supports UKIEPC 2015

Computer Science supports Macmillan

The School had another successful Coffee Morning and Raffle organised by Ishbel Duncan today. September 25th is the UK’s annual biggest coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer care. Some of the home baking on offer is pictured below. There are still some cakes and biscuits on offer in the coffee area. Donate generously.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Thanks to all those who baked, donated and ate. We raised £142 for MacMillan Cancer Support.

Academic Skills Project – Workshop 1A: Securing Internships and Job Placements

This is the first part of a 4-part workshop. Details are as follows: Date and time: 24th Sept 4.30PM – 6.30PM Venue: Jack Cole 1.33A/B Workshop Leader: Shyam Reyal (smr20) Sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/RfnaQhZSB2 (Only 3 days left)  Workshop 1A (24th September) Contents: Introduction to the internship recruitment process Panel discussion on the most important Academic Skills Project – Workshop 1A: Securing Internships and Job Placements

Academic Skills Project

The Academic Skills Project – sponsored by the School of Computer Science and CAPOD – will commence in week 2 and run every Thursday evening in JC 1.33a/b, with workshops covering a range of topics from internships to writing technical reports. The workshops will be targeted at undergraduates, but postgraduates are welcome to attend. For Academic Skills Project

Scottish Programing Languages Seminar

The School of Computer Science of the University of St Andrews is organizing the next Scottish Programing Languages Seminar which will be held on Monday 15th June 2015 in Lecture Room 2 of the Gateway. In the meantime you can keep up-to-date by following the SPLS website. For further enquiries please contact Frantisek Farka.