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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
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SUMMARY:45th IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to support the annual IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems (ICDCS) 2025 which will take place in Glasgow this year. ICDCS is a premier international forum for researchers\, developers and users to present\, discuss and exchange the cutting edge ideas and latest findings on topics related to any aspects of Distributed Computing Systems. \nFind out more information on the programme and how to register on the IEEE ICDS 2025 website.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/45th-ieee-international-conference-on-distributed-computing-systems/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20250305T163746Z
CREATED:20250130T120026Z
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SUMMARY:SICSA PhD Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SICSA PhD Conference 2025 at Edinburgh Napier University! \nWe’re bringing you a jam packed 2 days of fantastic activities\, speakers\, training\, workshops and a Conference Dinner and Awards Ceremony. \nCheck our more details about the programme\, accommodation and on our conference website. \nRegister for your place today! \nWe can’t wait to see you there :)
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/sicsa-phd-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Edinburgh Napier University
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T110000
DTSTAMP:20250610T101811Z
CREATED:20250610T101811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T101811Z
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SUMMARY:Towards Reliable Machine Learning Models for Code - SICSA Guest Seminar by Foutse Khomh
DESCRIPTION:Professor Foutse Khomh from Polytechnique Montréal will be visiting Edinburgh Napier University on 24th June to deliver a Systems and Software Seminar. \nAll staff and students at Scottish Universities are invited. \nFind out more and register for your in-person or online tickets.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/towards-reliable-machine-learning-models-for-code-sicsa-guest-seminar-by-foutse-khomh/
LOCATION:Merchiston Campus\, Edinburgh Napier University\, 10 Colinton Road\, Edinburgh\, EH10 5DT
CATEGORIES:Event,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20250523T151923Z
CREATED:20250523T151923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T151923Z
UID:10000056-1750757400-1750770000@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pre-ITiCSE Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SICSA Pre-ITiCSE Day 2025 at University of Glasgow on 24 June. \nThis is a hybrid event that will bring together researchers across Scotland to showcase work that has been accepted at ITiCSE 2025. \nRegister to attend in-person or online.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/pre-iticse-day-2025/
LOCATION:Sir Alwyn Williams Building\, University of Glasgow\, 18 Lilybank Gardens\, Glasgow\, G12 8QN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T150000
DTSTAMP:20250509T110929Z
CREATED:20250509T110929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T110929Z
UID:10000055-1748959200-1748962800@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Building student community in computing: how partnership with students can support engagement
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to the June Seminar in our Education Seminar Series! This will take place at University of Edinburgh on Tuesday 3rd June. \nDr Fiona McNeill\, Reader in Computing Education and Director of Students in Informatics at the University of Edinburgh\, will hold a panel discussion with undergraduate students in Informatics. \nBuilding community and sense of belonging in computing departments is notoriously challenging – with early-year classes that are often very large\, students who often complete much of the work online\, and significant differences in prior experience with the subject. Recognising these challenges\, CompSoc – the main student society in Informatics – created a plan to introduce an Academic Family scheme into the school\, where incoming students are put in families of 8-10\, with 2-3 returning students acting as parents. The school partnered with CompSoc in the roll out\, providing logistical support\, guidance and resources. \nIn this talk\, key students involved in the roll out\, together with the Director of Students for the school\, discuss our experiences in the first year and the lessons we have learned. We will discuss the research we have done with students in three categories: academic children\, academic parents\, and students who chose not to participate in the scheme\, and present the key findings of this research\, in terms of the value students see in such a scheme\, the barriers to engagement and the ways in which they want us to take the scheme forward. \nRegister for in person or online tickets
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/building-student-community-in-computing-how-partnership-with-students-can-support-engagement/
LOCATION:University of Edinburgh\, Informatics Forum\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T160000
DTSTAMP:20250509T162826Z
CREATED:20250416T110520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T162826Z
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SUMMARY:SICSA Pre-EC Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The SICSA Pre-EC Day will take place on 29 May 2025 at University of Stirling. \nThe SICSA Pre-EC Day allows colleagues in the field of evolutionary computation the opportunity to showcase their most recent work. The conference’s primary focus is on researchers who have papers/posters accepted at upcoming 2025 conferences\, giving them the chance to present their work to an expert\, supportive community of EC researchers from across Scottish institutions. The event also allows colleagues who cannot attend conferences such as GECCO\, CEC\, Evo* the opportunity to hear about the latest research being developed in Scotland. \nWe will welcome speakers who have accepted papers across the summer 2025 conferences\, as well as speakers who have field-specific or field-adjacent research that would be of interest to the EC research community. \nRegister and submit your extract through our Pre-EC Day page.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/sicsa-pre-ec-day-2025/
LOCATION:Andrew Miller Building\, University of Stirling\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20250525T153144Z
CREATED:20241210T161803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T153144Z
UID:10000039-1748390400-1748476799@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Women in Data Science Edinburgh 2025: Empower\, Learn and Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 28th May 2025 at the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University for an inspiring and educational day as part of the Women in Data Science (WiDS) event. This independent event\, aligns with the annual WiDS conference held at StanfordUniversity and over 200 locations worldwide\, bringing together data scientists of all backgrounds to learn\, grow\, and connect. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nKeynote on data visualisation by Cara Thompson\nBusiness Pitch workshop by Lissa Rocha Herron -and a prize for the best pitch!\nPanel Discussion: Career advice and pathways in data science (Fiona Andrews\, Khristin Fabien\, Kasia Banas)\nPoster Session: Showcase your work and innovations in data science. Prizes will be awarded to the top poster\nFun Data Science Trivia Session: Test your knowledge with a chance to win exciting prizes!\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to network\, get inspired\, and learn – whether you are looking to change careers\, advance in your current role\, or just connect with like-minded professionals in data science. \nRegistration closes: 14 May \nRegister for the WiDS event  \nJoin the LinkedIn group
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/women-in-data-science/
LOCATION:Heriot-Watt University\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20250317T101303Z
CREATED:20241210T165212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T101303Z
UID:10000041-1744588800-1744847999@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The British Colloquium for Theoretical Computer Science (BCTCS)
DESCRIPTION:(BCTCS) is an annual event for UK-based researchers in theoretical computer science. A central aspect of BCTCS is the training of PhD students\, providing an environment for students to gain experience in presenting their work\, to broaden their outlook on the subject\, and to benefit from contact with established researchers. The scope of the colloquium includes all aspects of theoretical computer science\, including automata theory\, algorithms\, complexity theory\, semantics\, formal methods\, concurrency\, types\, languages and logics. \nThere will also be TCS Education Track Talks to highlight specific challenges or innovations related to theoretical computer science topics or courses. \nFind out more and register to attend
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/theoretical-computer-science-education-tcsed-in-scotland-current-practices-and-future-directions/
LOCATION:University of Strathclyde\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20250327T120718Z
CREATED:20250327T120718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T120718Z
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SUMMARY:April Education Seminar
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dr Ella Taylor-Smith will be speaking at our April Education Seminar. \nAs information infrastructures increasingly shape decisions that affect us\, especially through the undertow of artificial intelligence\, it is essential that women and gender minorities are well-represented across computing and engineering. However\, the gender imbalance in technology education seems to be self-perpetuating\, leading to a deficit of women lecturers and students\, and providing a gender imbalanced education environment\, which further discourages women from technology degrees and careers. Through online surveys and focus groups of computing and engineering students of all genders\, we explore the tension between students’ vision of “not just for men” subjects and careers\, including their suggestions for re-categorisation\, and their day-to-day experience of male-dominated courses. While keen to proselytise their career paths in ways they perceived to be attractive to women – such as being friendly and of benefit to society – many of our students experienced isolation\, doubt\, and sexist assumptions. \nBoth in-person and online tickets are available. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/april-education-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T153000
DTSTAMP:20250325T164750Z
CREATED:20250313T150503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T164750Z
UID:10000051-1744279200-1744299000@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SICSA Pre-CHI Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The ACM CHI 2025 conference is the premier publication venue in the field of HCI\, and Scotland-based researchers are contributing extensively to the programme for the 2025 conference which will be held in Japan in late April. The Pre-CHI day is a chance for the Scottish HCI community to see some of the world-leading research going on across Scotland\, and allow those not travelling to Japan to talk to authors first-hand and hear about their work. \nThe event will be hybrid to allow for virtual attendance. \nFind out more and register.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/sicsa-pre-chi-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20250312T181854Z
CREATED:20250312T181854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T181854Z
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SUMMARY:SocialTech Incubator Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join this information session to learn more about the new SocialTech Incubator. This is a pre -team and pre-idea programme designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs from the global majority community in building innovative\, viable and scalable tech-driven social enterprises. \nApplications for the SocialTech Incubator are open till 31 March and interested candidates can apply. \nRegister for the information session
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/socialtech-incubator-information-session/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T120500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T125500
DTSTAMP:20250307T144115Z
CREATED:20250307T144115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T144115Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Inclusion in Later Life: Exploring the Digital Literacy Needs of Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dr Dharini Balasubramanium will be speaking at our March Education Seminar. \nDigital inclusion in later life is a global challenge. As public services and resources become increasingly digitalised\, many older adults struggle to adapt to this digital-by-default world. Population ageing\, fast-changing technologies and a lack of systematic and age-appropriate support exacerbate this problem. This talk will discuss ongoing research in the School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews in understanding the barriers and enablers to digital technology adoption by older adults. We will explore the nature of the digital divide\, the initiatives by governments and NGOs to tackle the challenge\, open issues\, insights from the research already conducted\, and avenues for future work\, with a particular focus on improving the digital literacy and confidence of older adults. We will also briefly consider the implications of the findings for Universities\, particularly in supporting adult returners and lifelong learners. \nDharini is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of St Andrews. Her research interests are broadly in the area of software engineering\, including software architecture\, uncertainty in software systems\, software ethics\, digital inclusion in later life\, and computer science education. Dharini is currently the Director of Admissions\, Recruitment and Outreach for the School of Computer Science. \nTickets are free to any Computer Science staff member or student at a Scottish Institution. \nRegister for the Digital Inclusion in Later Life event
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/digital-inclusion-in-later-life-exploring-the-digital-literacy-needs-of-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250309T160000
DTSTAMP:20241210T131304Z
CREATED:20241210T131304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T131304Z
UID:10000038-1741338000-1741536000@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Moray Game Jam 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Moray Game Jam will take place at UHI Moray from Friday 7 March to Sunday 9 March 2025. \nHosted by UHI Moray\, teams will have 48 hours to create a video or board game based on a theme which will be unveiled at the event launch. There will also be exciting workshops hosted by guest speakers before the jam ends with the gaming playground where members of the public can try out all the games and vote for their People’s Choice. \nRegister today for Moray Game Jam.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/moray-game-jam-2025/
LOCATION:UHI Moray
CATEGORIES:Game Jam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20250306T123956Z
CREATED:20250227T171624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T123956Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic responses to cyber-enabled hybrid threats in Space
DESCRIPTION:This talk organised by StrathCyber explores the strategic responses of the United States\, China\, Russia\, and the United Kingdom to hybrid threats targeting space-based military assets\, highlighting the variations in their approaches. Using realism as a theoretical framework\, the study focuses on the core themes of power projection\, alliance balancing\, and self-help in an anarchic international system to explain these differences. Hybrid threats such as cyberattacks\, co-orbital satellite interference\, and signal jamming undermine space security\, forcing states to adapt their strategies to secure vital assets and maintain dominance in this contested domain. \nFind out more and register
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/strategic-responses-to-cyber-enabled-hybrid-threats-in-space/
LOCATION:Learning and Teaching Building\, University of Strathclyde
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20250306T124003Z
CREATED:20250204T170617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T124003Z
UID:10000048-1741132800-1741219199@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Programming Languages Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Programming Languages Seminar (SPLS) is a forum for discussion of all aspects for programming languages. \nThis edition of SPLS will be held as a hybrid event\, supporting both in-person and remote participation. The in-person meeting will take place in the Cottrell Building\, room 2A93 at the University of Stirling. \nFind out more details on the SPLS website.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/scottish-programming-languages-seminar-2/
LOCATION:University of Stirling
CATEGORIES:Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20241210T164152Z
CREATED:20241210T164152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T164152Z
UID:10000040-1740787200-1740873599@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Learning and Teaching Scholars Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a workshop for our Learning and Teaching Scholars which will be delivered by Robin Henderson from My Consultants.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/learning-and-teaching-scholars-leadership-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTSTAMP:20241113T151023Z
CREATED:20240813T144337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T151023Z
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SUMMARY:1st International Workshop on Low Carbon Computing (LOCO 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The 1st International Workshop on Low Carbon Computing (LOCO 2024) will bring together researchers and practitioners with a keen interest in low carbon and sustainable computing. The workshop will provide a forum for sharing new ideas\, for presenting ongoing work and early results\, as well as for bringing forward well-founded criticism. \nLOCO 2024 is an initiative of the Scottish Programming Languages Institute (SPLI)\, supported by the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)\, and was inspired by the Programming for the Planet (PROPL) workshop. \nView more information and register online.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/loco2024/
LOCATION:Advanced Research Centre (ARC)\, 11 Chapel lane\, Glasgow\, G11 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241126T173000
DTSTAMP:20241112T121637Z
CREATED:20241112T110214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T121637Z
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SUMMARY:SICSA AI Online Workshop with Leo Porter
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 26 November 16:00-17:30 SICSA welcomes Professor Leo Porter\, co-author of “Learn AI-Assisted Python Programming” and Associate Teaching Professor at UC San Diego. Leo will present ideas from his book which ‘teaches you everything you need to start programming Python in an AI-first world’. (Published by Manning\, September 2023). There will also be a Q&A session. \nIn addition\, we will host some in-person meetings to view the talk and participate in follow-up discussions. \nRegister for the workshop or in-person meeting with follow-up discussion \n  \nThe locations for the in-person meetings are as follows: \nUniversity of Glasgow \nRoom 422\, Sir Alwyn Williams Building \n  \nUniversity of Edinburgh \nRoom 8.02\, Appleton Tower \n  \nEdinburgh Napier University \nRoom E11\, Merchiston Campus \n  \nIf you would like to organise any additional meetings locally or have any other questions\, please contact us – sicsa@glasgow.ac.uk \n  \nSICSA Talks Series  \nThis workshop kicks off a series of SICSA talks/discussions where we will consider how machine learning (AI and LLMs) can beneficially impact our teaching and learning practice. The aim of the discussion following Leo’s talk is to set the agenda for the series. The series will draw on experience at SICSA institutions and invited speakers. The series will include: \n• Learning programming with co-pilots.\n• System development using Machine Learning components.\n• System development using Machine Learning assistants.\n• Software Engineering in the context of Machine Learning.\n• Supporting students to make effective use of Machine Learning tools in coursework. \nPlease let us know if you have any ideas for additional workshops by contacting us – sicsa@glasgow.ac.uk
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/sicsa-ai-online-workshop-with-leo-porter/
CATEGORIES:Event,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129
DTSTAMP:20240827T152701Z
CREATED:20240805T140048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T152701Z
UID:10000029-1732492800-1732838399@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The 35th British Machine Vision Conference
DESCRIPTION:The British Machine Vision Conference (BMVC) is the British Machine Vision Association’s (BMVA) annual conference on machine vision\, image processing\, and pattern recognition. It is one of the major international conferences on computer vision and related areas held in the UK. With increasing popularity and quality\, it has established itself as a prestigious event on the vision calendar. \nFind out more details on the MBVC 2024 Conference Website.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/14048/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\, Scottish Event Campus\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20240827T153459Z
CREATED:20240827T153459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T153459Z
UID:10000032-1731542400-1731628799@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CENSIS Tech Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Glasgow for Scotland’s premier sensing\, imaging and IoT event \nWhether you’ve been to every Summit or will be attending for the first time\, you are warmly invited to join us at our CENSIS Tech Summits. \n\nHear about new innovations\, challenges and solutions\nMeet exhibitors showcasing new technologies and products\nUnderstand how businesses are delivering digitalisation across a range of markets\nNetwork and connect with key business people\, policy makers and researcher\n\n 
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/censis-tech-summit-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T173000
DTSTAMP:20241028T151535Z
CREATED:20241028T151345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T151535Z
UID:10000036-1730894400-1730914200@sicsa.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Programming Languages Seminar (SPLS)
DESCRIPTION:The SPLS series is an informal meeting of the Scottish Programming Languages Institute (SPLI) Community for discussing anything related to programming languages. \nThis edition (the 20th anniversary edition of SPLS!) will be held and organised by the the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow on the 6th November 2024. The seminar will be held as a hybrid event\, supporting both in-person and remote participation. \nIn-person registration is now closed. No registration is required for remote participants. \nFind out more on the SPLS website.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/scottish-programming-languages-seminar-spls/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T173000
DTSTAMP:20241016T135125Z
CREATED:20241016T135125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T135125Z
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SUMMARY:PHAWM Launch and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:SICSA is looking forward to attending the PHAWM Launch and Networking Event next Friday – 25 October 2024. \nJoin us for the launch of the Participatory Harm Auditing Workbenches and Methodologies (PHAWM ) project. Led by a consortium of 7 academic institutions in collaboration with 24 partner organisations\, PHAWM is set to transform AI auditing. We’re addressing the complex challenge of determining the benefits and harms of generative and predictive AI systems by involving a diverse group of stakeholders without AI expertise\, including end-users\, regulators\, decision subjects\, and domain experts. \nOur project spans four key areas: Health\, Media Content\, Cultural Heritage\, and Collaborative Content Generation. Join us for drink and canapés and learn more about our vision for workbenches for AI assessment\, comprehensive methodologies for participatory audits\, and a certification framework for AI solutions. \nThere will be an opportunity to network with leading figures from industry\, cultural heritage\, academia\, and AI ethics as we share our plans\, and opportunities to engage with our project and keep up to date with future developments. It promises to be a landmark occasion in AI ethics and governance\, we do hope you’ll join us at the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre. \nReserve your place.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/phawm-launch-and-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Forum,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20240827T152736Z
CREATED:20240704T171502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T152736Z
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SUMMARY:SICSA REALLM Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the SICSA Reasoning\, Explanation and Applications of Large Language Models (REALLM) Workshop 2024 at Robert Gordon University\, Aberdeen. \nThe SICSA REALLM workshop will provide a forum to share exciting research on LLMs. Our goal is to foster connections among SICSA researchers interested in NLP and Generative AI by highlighting and documenting promising approaches\, and encouraging further work. We expect to draw interest from AI researchers working in a number of related areas including NLP\, ML\, reasoning systems\, explainable artificial intelligence\, conversational AI and applications of generative AI. \nThe SICSA REALLM Workshop Organisation Committee would like to invite submissions of novel theoretical and applied research targeting LLMs. Example submission areas include (but are not limited to):\n• Novel architectural updates to large language models\, including those targeting the integration of reasoning and and retrieval components.\n• Evaluation and/or explanation of language modelling tasks\, including novel metrics or methods for assessing model output.\n• Applications of LLMs within new domains\, including fine-tuning or adaptation of existing models. \nAccepted papers will be considered for publication through CEUR. Please see the workshop website for further information and submission instructions.\nRegistration for the workshop is free. To register\, please complete our registration form. \nWe look forward to welcoming you at RGU!
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/sicsa-reallm-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Robert Gordon University\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:ScotSoft 2024
DESCRIPTION:SICSA will be attending ScotSoft 2024 in Edinburgh. \nA full-day event for technical professionals and leaders in the sector. As one of Scotland’s biggest software conferences for over 25 years\, ScotSoft allows you to connect\, learn\, and innovate while meeting new talent at the Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards. \nThis year\, the event offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders\, collaborate with peers\, and explore the latest industry trends. \nThe ScotSoft website has more details on the event and how to get tickets.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/scotsoft-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning in Science Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning in Science would like to invite you to take part in our 2024 conference. We hope to bring researchers together to share knowledge on machine learning\, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and enhance research. \nMore information can be found on the MLiS website \n 
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/machine-learning-in-science-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Advanced Research Centre (ARC)\, 11 Chapel lane\, Glasgow\, G11 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Cybercrime Summer School
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe 7th Strathclyde International Perspectives on Cybercrime Summer School will run Monday 19th-Friday 23rd August 2024 at the University of Strathclyde. Bookings close 5th August. This includes a research symposium on Monday 19th August which can be booked separately. Students (PhD\, MSc\, UG)\, practitioners and academics are welcome to register. \nThe interdisciplinary summer school is jointly organised by the University of Strathclyde\, Scotland; OTH Amberg-Weiden\, Germany; and Simon Fraser University\, Canada. Organisers: Karen Renaud\, Daniel Thomas\, Andreas Aßmuth\, Richard Frank\, and Juraj Sikra. \nThe summer school is hosted by The University of Strathclyde’s StrathCyber Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR). \nWe have an exciting schedule planned (still being finalised): \nhttps://www.strath.ac.uk/science/computerinformatio \nnsciences/strathcyber/cybercrimesummerschool/  \nThe page to sign up is here: \nhttps://onlineshop.strath.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/science-faculty/computer-and-information-science/cybercrime-summer-school \nPlease note that:\n• German and Canadian students pay the University directly\, so no payment is required when they register via this page. \n• I have 10 vouchers for Scottish students to attend free of charge (sponsored by SICSA). The first 10 students to contact me directly will receive a voucher. \n• All other UK students (including Scottish students without a voucher) can attend for £80 \n• The summer school lasts all week\, but if you only want to attend the first day\, the cost is £20 \nPlease arrange your own accommodation and travel.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/cybercrime-summer-school/
CATEGORIES:Summer school
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Mini Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Generative AI Mini Symposium\, an exclusive gathering for research-track ECR’s across Scottish Institutions. This event is an excellent opportunity to network\, share your research\, and engage in discussions about the latest advancements in Generative AI. \nEach participant will present a lightning talk of their research. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow researchers and showcase your expertise. Register now to secure your spot! \nLunch will be included. Register through the Eventbrite page.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/generative-ai-mini-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240709T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240710T150000
DTSTAMP:20240416T100336Z
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SUMMARY:2024 SICSA PhD Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host our PhD Conference at the University of Aberdeen in July. \nOur theme this year is Developing Adaptability and Resilience. \nWe will have a packed schedule of inspiring key note speeches and practical workshops\, insightful training and opportunities to meet and chat with your fellow PhD colleagues. \nRegister to save your place today!
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/2024-sicsa-phd-conference/
LOCATION:University Of Aberdeen – King’s Conference Centre\, 69 University Road\, Aberdeen\, AB24 3DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240709
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SUMMARY:SICSA Bootcamp on Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting\, in-person workshop on Cyber Security at The University of Aberdeen. \nBook your place today!
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/sicsa-bootcamp-on-cyber-security/
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240701T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240701T170000
DTSTAMP:20240618T124907Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Programming Languages Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Programming Languages Seminar (SPLS) Series is an informal meeting of the Scottish Programming Languages Institute (SPLI) Community for discussing anything related to programming languages. \nThis edition of SPLS will be hybrid and is organised by the the School of Informatics at University of Edinburgh. (Times TBC). \nWe will be physically located in 40 George Square\, room LG.09 at the University of Edinburgh. Accessibility information is available here. \nOnline participants can also join and the link will be provided. \nIf you would like to attend in person\, please register by the 19th June using this form. Registration is required for catering. \nIf you wish to give a talk\, please indicate it on the form. If your title or abstract is yet to be determined\, they can be sent by the 24th June by email to one of our organisers.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/scottish-programming-languages-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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