This is the 2nd seminar in the Systems and Software Seminar Series. Distinguished Professor at Oregon State University's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Margaret Burnett, will deliver a guest seminar during her visit to University of Glasgow. The event will be hybrid. Find out more details and register.
For our October Education Seminar, Jack Hogan, Lecturer in Academic Practice and Kerith George-Briant, Manager for the Learner Development Service, both from Abertay University will explore how GenAI is being integrated into disciplinary assessments. They will draw on 8 semi-structured interviews with academic staff. These interviews revealed a complex interplay of student needs, stakeholder expectations, ... Read more
The next LOCOS Seminar will take place next week with guest speaker Dan Mcquillan, Senior Lecturer in Critical AI at Goldsmith's, University of London. Title: Decomputing Abstract: "This talk will attempt to extend the idea of low carbon computing by calling for collective decision-making around the development and deployment of computational technologies. While progress can be ... Read more
The Scottish Networking Event (SCONE) will have their next meeting at Abertay cyberQuarter in Dundee. SCONE is an informal gathering of networking and systems researchers in and around Scotland. Each meeting will take place over the course of an afternoon and feature: talks from PhD students talks from faculty, postdocs and industrial researchers discussions of ... Read more
Join us for our November Education Seminar at the University of Aberdeen where we turn our focus to accessibility, inclusion, and innovative teaching within Computing Science education. We are delighted to welcome our speakers, Tatiana Tungli and Miles Everett, who will explore different aspects of creating more equitable learning environments for all students, inside and ... Read more
This workshop will take place at Abertay cyberQuarter on 13 November. Arrival and welcome (tea and coffee) - 9:00 - 10:00 Start of Sessions - 10:00 Workshop will end - 16:00 Submit a presentation proposal or Register your attendance
LOCO Seminar Sylvia Wenmackers: "A Philosophical Exploration of Frugal Computing" In response to the unsustainable rise in materials and energy required for current and projected computations, Vanderbauhede (2021) argued that we urgently need to adopt a more frugal approach to computing. To develop this proposal, this talk explores related ideas from economics and philosophy. For instance, Schumacher’s (1973) Small Is Beautiful gave rise to the notion of ‘appropriate technology’, which suggests supplementing frugal computing with a people-centered focus. In addition, environmental virtue ethics can be used to refine a question that frugal computing already poses: in light of human flourishing, which computations are worth doing in the first place? Finally, we may wonder whether the study of what needs to be done should ever take precedence over the investigation of the facts themselves. Vermeersch (2001) argued that our current environmental problems do indeed warrant such priorities.
LOCO Seminar Sylvia Wenmackers: "A Philosophical Exploration of Frugal Computing" In response to the unsustainable rise in materials and energy required for current and projected computations, Vanderbauhede (2021) argued that we urgently need to adopt a more frugal approach to computing. To develop this proposal, this talk explores related ideas from economics and philosophy. For instance, Schumacher’s (1973) Small Is Beautiful gave rise to the notion of ‘appropriate technology’, which suggests supplementing frugal computing with a people-centered focus. In addition, environmental virtue ethics can be used to refine a question that frugal computing already poses: in light of human flourishing, which computations are worth doing in the first place? Finally, we may wonder whether the study of what needs to be done should ever take precedence over the investigation of the facts themselves. Vermeersch (2001) argued that our current environmental problems do indeed warrant such priorities.
The SPLS hybrid event will be held by the MSP Group of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at University of Strathclyde. Talks will take place in room TL325 in the Learning and Teaching Building (49 Richmond Street). There will be signs directing you from the main entrance of the building. A special PhD ... Read more
Monthly meeting of SICSA Education Champions. Please contact the Education Director if you're a CS academic based in Scotland and are interested in becoming an Education Champion for your institution.
LOCO Seminar Sylvia Wenmackers: "A Philosophical Exploration of Frugal Computing" In response to the unsustainable rise in materials and energy required for current and projected computations, Vanderbauhede (2021) argued that we urgently need to adopt a more frugal approach to computing. To develop this proposal, this talk explores related ideas from economics and philosophy. For instance, Schumacher’s (1973) Small Is Beautiful gave rise to the notion of ‘appropriate technology’, which suggests supplementing frugal computing with a people-centered focus. In addition, environmental virtue ethics can be used to refine a question that frugal computing already poses: in light of human flourishing, which computations are worth doing in the first place? Finally, we may wonder whether the study of what needs to be done should ever take precedence over the investigation of the facts themselves. Vermeersch (2001) argued that our current environmental problems do indeed warrant such priorities.
CSA Africa is a transformative international outreach initiative under the School of Computing Science. Founded by Dr. Sofiat Olaosebikan, the initiative is driven by her personal journey of overcoming limited access to computing education in Nigeria to become an academic in the field. Her story fuels our commitment to bridging the tech education gap across Africa, ensuring that young Africans have the opportunity to build successful careers in technology. Please join us for an inspiring session showcasing how CSA Africa is empowering the next generation of African tech talent.