Events in the Department of Computer Science
Find out more about events, seminars and public lectures in the Department.
The History of the Department in Pictures
Abstract We have over 2,000 images of the department dating back to the 1940s: some iconic, some frankly quite obscure. The talk will describe the building of a new system that makes them publicly available. We will also describe some of the problems that we encountered and then show a selection of images, each of which has a story behind it.
Statistics Seminar - Prof. Haavard Rue (KAUST)
Why we should care about Variational Bayes Håvard Rue KAUST, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia In this talk I will discuss Variational Bayes (VB), what it is, why we should care, and why it should be an integral part of any (modern) statistician's toolbox. I will discuss our use of it in the R-INLA project, but also its role in the 'The Bayesian Learning...
Training Course on Visualisation & quantification of tomographic datasets
A 2 day in person training course covering theory and computer-based practical works using the Thermo Scientific™ Amira-Avizo Software. Lab/synchrotron X-ray tomography has emerged as one of the most important techniques for research in a wide range of applications including healthcare, energy, food and geology. Advances in the quality of X-ray...
CreaTech Innovation Showcase 2025
Join us for an afternoon discovering business and research applications of CreaTech with panel talks, lightning pitches and product demos! CreaTech, as described by the Creative Industries Council (CIC), "is where creativity meets technology. It brings together creative skills and emerging technologies to create new ways of engaging audiences...
Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Dr Colin Williams
Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Dr Colin Williams Date: 28th May 2025 Time: 14:00-16:00 Location: The University of Manchester Join us for an engaging seminar on The Human Use of Non-Human Beings: Computational Synthetic Agency and Human Exceptionalism (A Partial History and Some Possible Futures). In 1948, the venerable American...
ELLIS Manchester Summer School on Machine Learning for Healthcare and Biology
We are pleased to announce our third annual ELLIS Summer School on Machine Learning for Healthcare and Biology. As with our two events in 2023 and 2024, this three-day event will bring participants up-to-speed on the latest methods and technologies in machine learning with a focus on healthcare and biology. For 2025, alongside the usual talks...
Advances in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025
The Advances in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Conference is Manchester’s annual data science and AI conference and brings together researchers to explore the latest advances and to discuss important topical questions being posed by society around the use of data science and AI. This year we have speakers exploring diverse topics including...
Digital Technology, Crime, and the Law Conference 2025
Digital technology is becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives, shaping how we communicate, work, and interact. To build trust in technology, its design, development, and deployment must ensure security and safety. A sustainable digital future relies on frameworks that protect both systems and users. Date and Time: 11 June 2025 | 8.30AM - 5PM Location:...
Creativity + AI: Publishing
The rapid expansion of AI is impacting and changing the publishing industry. We will be asking a panel of publishers, authors and librarians to reflect on the pace of change in the sector, and where they see opportunities emerging for their work. We will be asking how best we can take advantage of new technologies and how new technologies are taking...
ELLIS Workshop on Misinformation Detection
The rise of the internet and social media has significantly accelerated the spread of misinformation, posing serious societal challenges. While large language models (LLMs) offer new opportunities for misinformation detection, they also enable the creation of increasingly convincing false information, blurring the line between truth and deception. This...