News 2008
Featured news and articles from the School of Computer Science.
RAE 2008 Manchester Top Rated for Research
18th December 2008
Once again the School of Computer Science has been rated amongst the top UK departments for the quality of its research.
Microsoft Recognise Manchester e-Science Contribution
10th December 2008
Last night Professor Carole Goble became the first ever recipient of Microsoft’s Jim Gray Award.
Natural Language Processing Challenge Success
9th December 2008
Success story from Computer Science, MIB and MCISB staff.
EPSRC Digital Inclusion Cluster
13th & 14th November 2008
This event aims to bring together a multi-disciplinary team with track records in developing computer systems for older and disabled people, and other digitally disenfranchised groups, and in developing methods to ensure the accessibility of I.T.
Best Paper Award at ISWC 2008
November 5th 2008
Matthew Horridge, Bijan Parsia, and Uli Sattler won the ISWC Best Paper Award 2008, after Boris Motik won the same award in 2006 whilst being in Manchester.
Research Success – Computing beyond a million processors
October 24th 2008
There was news this week that Manchester’s pioneering contributions to advanced processor development are set to continue.
Automated Theorem Proving Success
October 16th 2008
Manchester Computer Scientists have once again taken some of the top honours at the World Championship for 1st Order Automated Theorem Proving.
Possibilities of emulating the inner workings of human brain
October 10th 2008
Principal designer of the BBC Micro, Professor Steve Furber is one of the pioneers of the UK's computer industry has now turned his attention to emulating the human brain.
Student Success in the Summer of Code
September 30th 2008
Read about Computer Science student Alex Curtis and his success in the Google Summer Of Code 2008.
Distinguished Dissertation Success
September 22nd 2008
Congratulations to Paolo Missier who has just been announced as runner up in the highly competitive CPHC/BCS Distinguished Dissertation competition.
Manchester computer scientists create splash at SIGGRAPH
Augaust 28th 2008
The School’s Advanced Interfaces Group has been generating significant media interest following the presentation of their research at SIGGRAPH 2008 in Los Angeles last week.
Students from Kanazawa Izumigaoka High School , in Japan visit our school.
Augaust 5th 2008
On 4 & 5 August, the School was delighted to host a visit from Izumigaoka Science High School.
Mobile phone owners make similar mistakes to physically impaired computer users.
July 16th 2008
In recent years solutions have been built to help disabled users and it is hoped these solutions which can now be applied for the benefit of mobile phone users,” said fellow researcher Tianyi Chen.
Digital60 - Birth of first modern computer celebrated in Manchester and MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) on Friday 20 June 2008.
June 23rd 2008
The Baby changed the world and was the forerunner of all modern computers, iPods, mobile phones and other gadgets we take for granted today.
'Chatter Box' computer will unravel the science of language
June 12th 2008
Scientists are to use a powerful super computer to mimic the part of the brain that controls speech and language function to better understand what goes wrong after brain damage caused by trauma or stroke.
The School was delighted to be joined recently by Vicki Hanson from IBM Research New York
April 16th 2008
Professor Hanson gave a talk on The Age Wave: Technology and the Maturing Workforce.
Computer Science Spin-off promises to make marking as easy as ABC
March 20th 2008
Computer software that is claimed to make marking students' work up to ten times faster will be offered to the university sector after its University of Manchester creators secured an investment of £250,000 from the private sector.
Semantic Researchers Focus on Visually Impaired
March 7th 2008
Scientists at the University of Manchester see a way for the semantic web to enhance the browsing experience for visually impaired users.
Google's first-ever global academic competition, the Google Online Marketing Challenge, begins next month!
register before Feb 1st 2008
This is your opportunity to take part in a compelling learning experience and maybe win a week's holiday at a five star hotel in San Francisco. Part of the holiday includes a day at the nearby Googleplex, to meet the team behind AdWords (UG & PG).
Prof Steve Furber recognised in New Year's honours List
Jan 7th 2008
Congratulations to Steve Furber, who was awarded a CBE in the New Year honours list.
Aqeel Al-Naser Recieves The Sir William Siemens Medal
Dec 14th 2007
Congratulations to Aqeel Al-Naser, a recent computer science graduate who has been awarded the Sir Williiam Siemens medal. The medal is awarded to students who demonstrate the passion and skills to build upon William Siemens legacy.