Imagine Cup success for Coleraine students
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Ulster Professorial Appointment for BT Scientist
Highly acclaimed industrial research scientist Nader Azarmi has been appointed as a Visiting Professor to the Computer Science Research Institute and the School of Computing and Information Engineering.
From 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.
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.
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.
Ulster Team In £2.2m ‘Intelligent’ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Successful FUSION application for Computing at Coleraine and Brandt Translations
The School of Computing and Information Engineering at the University of Ulster, Coleraine, in partnership with a Dundalk based firm, Brandt Translations, have just completed the first quarter of 2-year FUSION project.
Finding The Right Model of Healthcare for Stroke Patients
The University of Ulster has been awarded research funding of £266,431 from HPSSNI R&D Office to develop statistical models that could help provide cheaper and better care for stroke patients in hospital and at home.
Ulster Creates First India-UK Graduate Research School in partnership with BT
As part of its role in a major consortium the University of Ulster has attracted £148K of funding from the highly competitive and prestigious UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) to establish the first-ever India-UK Postgraduate Research School between both countries.
Funding Boost for UK-India Consortium
Ulster scientists are taking part in a major UK-India research initiative which, ultimately, could lead to the development of technology for remote management of utilities, water quality detection and flood monitoring.
Microsoft Success For UU Computing Students
A team of University of Ulster computing students have won second place in the Ireland Final of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2007.
UU Teams Up With SAP
The University of Ulster has teamed up with world class business software provider SAP to deliver a new series of PhD programmes in computer science.
Computer Games Are Not Just For Fun
School pupils from throughout Northern Ireland have been hearing how to turn computer games into big bucks from one of the industry’s leading figures.
UU Leads Way in European Dementia Research Project
The University of Ulster is at the cutting edge of European research to help people with mild dementia 'navigate their day'.
UU's Parr Delivers India Telecoms Keynote
University of Ulster telecommunications expert Professor Gerard Parr will be flying the flag for Northern Ireland in India this week.
The Future Of Computer Gaming
Students from schools and colleges across Northern Ireland found out what the future of computing gaming holds in store at a recent lecture hosted at the Coleraine campus.
Trinity Honour For UU Telecomms Expert
The Council of Trinity College Dublin has approved the appointment of Professor Gerard Parr from the University of Ulster at Coleraine to the position of Visiting Professor at the Centre for Telecommunications Value-Chain Research (CTVR), headquartered within Lloyd Institute on the Dublin campus.
Interns Strengthen UU Links With Cisco Systems
Five University of Ulster students have been selected to fill coveted internship positions with Cisco Systems in Silicon Valley.
Executive Success for UU Graduate Pamela
One of the University of Ulster’s top computer graduates last year has gone on to establish a successful executive recruitment consultancy company in Dublin.
Universities Must Meet Digital Challenge - UU Professor
The University of Ulster is well placed to play its part in satisfying the rapidly growing international research demands of the digital revolution, according to Professor Gerard Parr, head of a UK-India government drive to put ICT collaboration on a vibrant new footing.
UU links up with Cisco Systems, The World’s Largest Internet Company
The Internet Technologies Research Group at the University of Ulster, Coleraine in Northern Ireland has established an exciting collaborative relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose, California, that will place several internship positions at their internationally renowned Research Laboratories in the USA.
Shaping The Future of Computer Games
Computer gaming enthusiasts will be able to compete against each other on wireless hand-held consoles from any location in the world in the future, students at the University of Ulster have heard.
Expert Reveals Future of Robotics
Professor Noel Sharkey, star of BBC cult-series Robot Wars, will be one of the guest speakers at a University of Ulster conference on Artificial Intelligence today.
Top Telecommunications Professor Visits UU
One of the world’s leading experts in Telecommunications Engineering has been visiting the University’s Coleraine campus in a bid to develop partnerships between UU and other top research centres.
BT Prize for Advanced MSc Course at UU
BT Northern Ireland in conjunction with the University of Ulster has established an annual prize for the best overall student performance on the Advanced MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems course at the University's Coleraine campus.
UU Links with Ericsson to Create Next Generation Telecoms Networks
A University of Ulster academic has been recruited by one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies to help it develop new network management systems to power the next generation sophisticated mobile phone applications.
UU Scientist Networks India
University of Ulster scientist Professor Gerard Parr has been selected to take part in a major conference in New Delhi next month aimed at boosting technology business between the UK and India, which is the world’s second fasting growing economy.
Ulster Professorial Appointment for BT Scientist
Highly acclaimed industrial research scientist Nader Azarmi has been appointed as a Visiting Professor to the Computer Science Research Institute and the School of Computing and Information Engineering.
From 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.
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.
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.
Ulster Team In £2.2m ‘Intelligent’ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Successful FUSION application for Computing at Coleraine and Brandt Translations
The School of Computing and Information Engineering at the University of Ulster, Coleraine, in partnership with a Dundalk based firm, Brandt Translations, have just completed the first quarter of 2-year FUSION project.
Finding The Right Model of Healthcare for Stroke Patients
The University of Ulster has been awarded research funding of £266,431 from HPSSNI R&D Office to develop statistical models that could help provide cheaper and better care for stroke patients in hospital and at home.
Ulster Creates First India-UK Graduate Research School in partnership with BT
As part of its role in a major consortium the University of Ulster has attracted £148K of funding from the highly competitive and prestigious UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) to establish the first-ever India-UK Postgraduate Research School between both countries.
Funding Boost for UK-India Consortium
Ulster scientists are taking part in a major UK-India research initiative which, ultimately, could lead to the development of technology for remote management of utilities, water quality detection and flood monitoring.
Microsoft Success For UU Computing Students
A team of University of Ulster computing students have won second place in the Ireland Final of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2007.
UU Teams Up With SAP
The University of Ulster has teamed up with world class business software provider SAP to deliver a new series of PhD programmes in computer science.
Computer Games Are Not Just For Fun
School pupils from throughout Northern Ireland have been hearing how to turn computer games into big bucks from one of the industry’s leading figures.
UU Leads Way in European Dementia Research Project
The University of Ulster is at the cutting edge of European research to help people with mild dementia 'navigate their day'.
UU's Parr Delivers India Telecoms Keynote
University of Ulster telecommunications expert Professor Gerard Parr will be flying the flag for Northern Ireland in India this week.
The Future Of Computer Gaming
Students from schools and colleges across Northern Ireland found out what the future of computing gaming holds in store at a recent lecture hosted at the Coleraine campus.
Trinity Honour For UU Telecomms Expert
The Council of Trinity College Dublin has approved the appointment of Professor Gerard Parr from the University of Ulster at Coleraine to the position of Visiting Professor at the Centre for Telecommunications Value-Chain Research (CTVR), headquartered within Lloyd Institute on the Dublin campus.
Interns Strengthen UU Links With Cisco Systems
Five University of Ulster students have been selected to fill coveted internship positions with Cisco Systems in Silicon Valley.
Executive Success for UU Graduate Pamela
One of the University of Ulster’s top computer graduates last year has gone on to establish a successful executive recruitment consultancy company in Dublin.
Universities Must Meet Digital Challenge - UU Professor
The University of Ulster is well placed to play its part in satisfying the rapidly growing international research demands of the digital revolution, according to Professor Gerard Parr, head of a UK-India government drive to put ICT collaboration on a vibrant new footing.
UU links up with Cisco Systems, The World’s Largest Internet Company
The Internet Technologies Research Group at the University of Ulster, Coleraine in Northern Ireland has established an exciting collaborative relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose, California, that will place several internship positions at their internationally renowned Research Laboratories in the USA.
Shaping The Future of Computer Games
Computer gaming enthusiasts will be able to compete against each other on wireless hand-held consoles from any location in the world in the future, students at the University of Ulster have heard.
Expert Reveals Future of Robotics
Professor Noel Sharkey, star of BBC cult-series Robot Wars, will be one of the guest speakers at a University of Ulster conference on Artificial Intelligence today.
Top Telecommunications Professor Visits UU
One of the world’s leading experts in Telecommunications Engineering has been visiting the University’s Coleraine campus in a bid to develop partnerships between UU and other top research centres.
BT Prize for Advanced MSc Course at UU
BT Northern Ireland in conjunction with the University of Ulster has established an annual prize for the best overall student performance on the Advanced MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems course at the University's Coleraine campus.
UU Links with Ericsson to Create Next Generation Telecoms Networks
A University of Ulster academic has been recruited by one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies to help it develop new network management systems to power the next generation sophisticated mobile phone applications.
UU Scientist Networks India
University of Ulster scientist Professor Gerard Parr has been selected to take part in a major conference in New Delhi next month aimed at boosting technology business between the UK and India, which is the world’s second fasting growing economy.
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Imagine Cup success for Coleraine students
A one-day workshop to be hosted by the School of Computing and Information Engineering at the Coleraine campus on 30th October 2008. The workshop will examine issues related to student engagement at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Recent Developments Conference: IMVIP 2008
The International Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference (IMVIP2008) was hosted by the School of Computing and Information Engineering. The conference took place from 3rd-5th September 2008 at the Ramada Hotel in Portrush
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.