Imagine Cup success for Coleraine students
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Welcome to the School of Computing and Information Engineering, one of four academic schools in the Faculty of Computing and Engineering. The School is based at the Coleraine campus of the university, and places an emphasis on inter-disciplinary teaching and research. The information provided here is for those interested in finding out about the work of the School and the opportunities it offers. We invite you to study the information presented and contact us to discuss your interests.
News StoriesFrom Crime Prevention To Chocolate Biscuits
With diverse applications ranging from crime prevention and detection, vehicle driver assistance, laparoscopic surgery to measuring the thickness of chocolate on biscuits, technological advances in image processing and computer vision affect almost every aspect of our lives, according to Professor Brian Scotney, Director of the University's Computer Science Research Institute.
With diverse applications ranging from crime prevention and detection, vehicle driver assistance, laparoscopic surgery to measuring the thickness of chocolate on biscuits, technological advances in image processing and computer vision affect almost every aspect of our lives, according to Professor Brian Scotney, Director of the University's Computer Science Research Institute.
Coleraine Hosts Computer Vision Experts
The Computer Science Research Institute and the School of Computing and Information Engineering are hosting some of the world's leading experts in Machine Vision at the 2008 International Machine Vision and Image Processing (IMVIP) Conference, which is taking place 3rd-5th September at the Ramada Hotel Portrush.
The Computer Science Research Institute and the School of Computing and Information Engineering are hosting some of the world's leading experts in Machine Vision at the 2008 International Machine Vision and Image Processing (IMVIP) Conference, which is taking place 3rd-5th September at the Ramada Hotel Portrush.
EU Funding Boost for Computer and Engineering Students
The University of Ulster has announced details of an EU funded project (FORTIFY) aimed at encouraging students to consider a career in computing and engineering.
The University of Ulster has announced details of an EU funded project (FORTIFY) aimed at encouraging students to consider a career in computing and engineering.
Rescue Robots Research
Scientists at the University of Ulster are to begin working on a multi-million pound project to develop unmanned 'intelligent' aerial robots which could revolutionise the way in which search and rescue operations or the response to natural or man-made disasters are carried out.
Scientists at the University of Ulster are to begin working on a multi-million pound project to develop unmanned 'intelligent' aerial robots which could revolutionise the way in which search and rescue operations or the response to natural or man-made disasters are carried out.
University of Ulster and BT Form Scholarship Partnership
The University of Ulster and leading networked IT services provider BT have formed a partnership offering a unique £15,000 scholarship opportunity for a sponsored MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems in the academic year 2008/2009.
The University of Ulster and leading networked IT services provider BT have formed a partnership offering a unique £15,000 scholarship opportunity for a sponsored MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems in the academic year 2008/2009.
Coleraine Success in International Game Development Competition
Two teams of computing students from Coleraine have been ranked among the top 20 in the world in a games development competition, beating over 600 other entries.
Two teams of computing students from Coleraine have been ranked among the top 20 in the world in a games development competition, beating over 600 other entries.
Ulster Spearheads UK-India Virtual Graduate Research School
The University of Ulster is spearheading the creation of the first India-UK Virtual Graduate Research School.
The University of Ulster is spearheading the creation of the first India-UK Virtual Graduate Research School.
Coleraine at the Hub of UK-India Networking Initiative
The School of Computing and Information Engineering, in partnership with both the UK and Indian governments, is leading a major consortium-based initiative which will focus on the research, innovation and wealth creation opportunities offered by Next Generation Telecommunications Networks
The School of Computing and Information Engineering, in partnership with both the UK and Indian governments, is leading a major consortium-based initiative which will focus on the research, innovation and wealth creation opportunities offered by Next Generation Telecommunications Networks
Robots Today: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A world-leading robotics expert will warn about the dangers of using robots in the near-future world at an international conference hosted by the University of Ulster next week.
A world-leading robotics expert will warn about the dangers of using robots in the near-future world at an international conference hosted by the University of Ulster next week.
Coleraine Space Invaders In The News
Coleraine Computing students Barry Herbert, Michael McCrystal, and Graham Taylor travelled to Tiperray Institute with lecturer Darryl Charles to compete in the XNA Ireland Space Invaders competition. The event was the centrepiece of the Microsoft sponsored XNA Ireland Challenge 2008, for which 2nd and 3rd level students designed their own version of the classic game for Xbox 360 consoles.
Coleraine Computing students Barry Herbert, Michael McCrystal, and Graham Taylor travelled to Tiperray Institute with lecturer Darryl Charles to compete in the XNA Ireland Space Invaders competition. The event was the centrepiece of the Microsoft sponsored XNA Ireland Challenge 2008, for which 2nd and 3rd level students designed their own version of the classic game for Xbox 360 consoles.
Searching for Better Models of Healthcare
Clinicians, social care experts, healthcare managers, mathematicians and computer scientists from around the world gathered in Northern Ireland this week to discuss ways of making healthcare more efficient and more cost effective.
Clinicians, social care experts, healthcare managers, mathematicians and computer scientists from around the world gathered in Northern Ireland this week to discuss ways of making healthcare more efficient and more cost effective.
Computing Innovation at the University of Ulster Recognised by Industry
Students from the University of Ulster will benefit from the internationally renowned Microsoft Scholarship Programme. In recognition of course innovation and high quality student performance, computing students at Coleraine will now be supported in their learning by a fund of 5000 Euros per year.
Students from the University of Ulster will benefit from the internationally renowned Microsoft Scholarship Programme. In recognition of course innovation and high quality student performance, computing students at Coleraine will now be supported in their learning by a fund of 5000 Euros per year.
Microsoft Imagine Cup Success Continues for Students
Following their success in Ireland's first Imagine Cup in 2007, two students: David Gibson and James Shiels, from the School of Computing and Information Engineering, Coleraine, have confirmed placement jobs within Microsoft, Dublin in 2008-09.
Following their success in Ireland's first Imagine Cup in 2007, two students: David Gibson and James Shiels, from the School of Computing and Information Engineering, Coleraine, have confirmed placement jobs within Microsoft, Dublin in 2008-09.
Archive of previous news and events
Imagine Cup success for Coleraine students
The International Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference (IMVIP2008) will be hosted by the School of Computing and Information Engineering. The conference will take place from 3rd-5th September 2008 at the Ramada Hotel in Portrush
Recent Developments Conference: ECBS 2008
The 15th IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Computer-Based Systems (ECBS 2008) was hosted by the Faculty of Computing and Engineering. The conference took place from 31st March - 4th April 2008 in the W5 Conference Centre in Belfast.
Conference: HSCM 2008
The Second International Health and Social Care Modelling Conference (HSCM 2008) was hosted by the School of Computing and Information Engineering. The conference took place from 18th-20th March 2008 in the Ramada Hotel in Portrush.
Open Day 2007
The annual Open Day took place on 12th September. The Creative Computing Group had a major presence at the event, with demonstrations of Xbox 360, Wii and Playstation 3 games; as well as Lego Mindstorms XNT robots. A selection of images from the event are available here.