Serious Games success at Coleraine
Introduction & Welcome
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 promoting a friendly, family atmosphere for students studying at all levels. 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 StoriesBe Careful What You Wish For This Christmas
With mobiles phones topping a lot of Christmas wish lists this year, Telecommunications Engineering expert, Professor Gerard Parr and his colleagues at the University of Ulster have some timely advice for Santa -make sure you ask the right questions at the phone shop and beware of signal - blackspots'.
With mobiles phones topping a lot of Christmas wish lists this year, Telecommunications Engineering expert, Professor Gerard Parr and his colleagues at the University of Ulster have some timely advice for Santa -make sure you ask the right questions at the phone shop and beware of signal - blackspots'.
Colerine Students at DevXS
First year students Jonathon Dingley, Kevin Hargan and Perry Johnson are set to take part in DevXS - a national student developer marathon hosted by the University of Lincoln. Up to 200 students from across the UK and beyond will compete against each other and the clock to create new web applications in a unique student event.
First year students Jonathon Dingley, Kevin Hargan and Perry Johnson are set to take part in DevXS - a national student developer marathon hosted by the University of Lincoln. Up to 200 students from across the UK and beyond will compete against each other and the clock to create new web applications in a unique student event.
Citi-Group Mobile Game Development Prize Awarded
The school of Computing and Information Engineering at Coleraine has been fortunate over many years to receive sponsored prizes from local industry. Last academic year Citi-Group generously donated a 2nd year student prize for the best game designed and developed to run on a smartphone. Three groups of students from Dr Darryl Charles 2nd year game development class were shortlisted for the prize and their Windows Phone 7 games were scrutinized by a technical team from within Citi-Group
The school of Computing and Information Engineering at Coleraine has been fortunate over many years to receive sponsored prizes from local industry. Last academic year Citi-Group generously donated a 2nd year student prize for the best game designed and developed to run on a smartphone. Three groups of students from Dr Darryl Charles 2nd year game development class were shortlisted for the prize and their Windows Phone 7 games were scrutinized by a technical team from within Citi-Group
Civic Recognition for Kyle
Second Year computing student Kyle Davidson has been given a special award from Newtownards Borough Council to mark his achievement in having an iPhone app launched on Apple's iconic Appstore.
Second Year computing student Kyle Davidson has been given a special award from Newtownards Borough Council to mark his achievement in having an iPhone app launched on Apple's iconic Appstore.
Ulster Experts Probe NI's Broadband/Mobile Phone Service Quality
Low speed broadband, poor strength mobile phone signal, dropped calls, international roaming charges? If you've been affected by any or all of the above, then the University of Ulster wants to hear from you.
Low speed broadband, poor strength mobile phone signal, dropped calls, international roaming charges? If you've been affected by any or all of the above, then the University of Ulster wants to hear from you.
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App A University of Ulster student has created an innovative application to help parents and carers of children with autism. The easy to use ‘app’ MakeSense, which has been specifically designed to give autistic children greater independence, will be available to download later this summer from the official Apple App store.
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App A University of Ulster student has created an innovative application to help parents and carers of children with autism. The easy to use ‘app’ MakeSense, which has been specifically designed to give autistic children greater independence, will be available to download later this summer from the official Apple App store.
University of Ulster student's 'No Brainer' App for Apple
University of Ulster student Shannon Holgate from Castledawson was one of eight lucky undergraduates to secure a coveted place on Apple's inaugural ‘App Camp’ in Northern Ireland. The students were selected by leading IT company Kainos from an original entry of over 100 take part in the ‘App camp’ and get an opportunity learn everything they needed to know to design, develop and launch their own applications (apps) for Apple’s iconic iPhone and iPad.
University of Ulster student Shannon Holgate from Castledawson was one of eight lucky undergraduates to secure a coveted place on Apple's inaugural ‘App Camp’ in Northern Ireland. The students were selected by leading IT company Kainos from an original entry of over 100 take part in the ‘App camp’ and get an opportunity learn everything they needed to know to design, develop and launch their own applications (apps) for Apple’s iconic iPhone and iPad.
Niche Degree Wins Support from Flagship Firm
A University of Ulster degree tailored to specialist needs in financial services has been given a stamp of approval by First Derivatives plc, a leading Northern Ireland software and consultancy provider to global financial institutions.
A University of Ulster degree tailored to specialist needs in financial services has been given a stamp of approval by First Derivatives plc, a leading Northern Ireland software and consultancy provider to global financial institutions.
Coleraine's Global Game jam
UU Coleraine has become the first team from Northern Ireland to be accepted into the Global Game Jam, a world-wide games development session with participants from over 25 countries.
UU Coleraine has become the first team from Northern Ireland to be accepted into the Global Game Jam, a world-wide games development session with participants from over 25 countries.
University of Ulster Research to Meet Needs of Digital Age
University of Ulster academics are responding to the growing global demand for affordable and efficient broadband by researching new technologies to meet the needs of the emerging digital economy in the UK and India.
University of Ulster academics are responding to the growing global demand for affordable and efficient broadband by researching new technologies to meet the needs of the emerging digital economy in the UK and India.
First Class Success for Dungannon Student
Graduation day is a milestone for any student and the family of University of Ulster student, Keith Johnston, have plenty to celebrate this week. Keith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair to get about, was awarded a first class honours degree in Computing at the University’s summer graduation ceremonies at the Coleraine campus.
Graduation day is a milestone for any student and the family of University of Ulster student, Keith Johnston, have plenty to celebrate this week. Keith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair to get about, was awarded a first class honours degree in Computing at the University’s summer graduation ceremonies at the Coleraine campus.
Computer Games Help Learning Process
Adopting techniques used in computer games could improve student engagement in education, according to research conducted by Therese Charles who receives her PhD in Computing this week.
Adopting techniques used in computer games could improve student engagement in education, according to research conducted by Therese Charles who receives her PhD in Computing this week.
Coleraine Students "Most Technologically Innovative"
A Coleraine student team has scooped the 'Most Technologically Innovative Idea Award' at Ireland's prestigious 'College Entrepreneur of the Year 2010' awards. The 'Ecotent' project was awarded the prize of €7,500 plus €20,000 worth of consultancy at the Enterprise Ireland Student Enterprise Awards.
A Coleraine student team has scooped the 'Most Technologically Innovative Idea Award' at Ireland's prestigious 'College Entrepreneur of the Year 2010' awards. The 'Ecotent' project was awarded the prize of €7,500 plus €20,000 worth of consultancy at the Enterprise Ireland Student Enterprise Awards.
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Opportunities for Students
App Camp
Follow in the footsteps of current Year 2 students Kyle Davidson, Shannon Holgate and Stuart McKee and market your own app on the Appstore.
Asidua Scholarships
Offering £1,000 per year for each year of your course, paid summer work, a paid industrial placement and the opportunity for a permanent position after graduation.
DevXS
A 3-day developer marathon, where students from across the UK and beyond team up and build cool things that contribute to university life.
Liberty IT Bursaries
Offering £1,000 a year for the 3 taught years of your course, paid summer work, a guaranteed paid placement and employment after graduation.
Follow in the footsteps of current Year 2 students Kyle Davidson, Shannon Holgate and Stuart McKee and market your own app on the Appstore.
Asidua Scholarships
Offering £1,000 per year for each year of your course, paid summer work, a paid industrial placement and the opportunity for a permanent position after graduation.
DevXS
A 3-day developer marathon, where students from across the UK and beyond team up and build cool things that contribute to university life.
Liberty IT Bursaries
Offering £1,000 a year for the 3 taught years of your course, paid summer work, a guaranteed paid placement and employment after graduation.
Serious Games success at Coleraine