Human-Centred Computing News
New scientists appointed for cities research using New York as ‘living lab’
Two researchers have joined the University of Warwick to tackle the challenges faced by cities in the 21st century as part of the New York-based Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP).
The University of Warwick is a member of a consortium, led by New York University, which is building a new applied science research institute in New York in response to a call issued by the city’s mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The University has now welcomed the first of a number of new academic staff to be appointed to work at CUSP, Dr Maria Liakata and Dr Weisi Guo.
Computer Science department partners with supercomputing firm Bull Information Systems
The University of Warwick Computer Science Department has entered into a partnership with high-performance computing firm Bull, which will sponsor two PhD students as well as support a Master of Engineering course in Computer Science.
The partnership brings together supercomputing expertise within both the Department of Computer Science at Warwick and Bull, and will see the two partners collaborate on a range of high-performance computing research and education initiatives.
Initially Bull will sponsor two PhD places within the department, each over a three-year period.
Bull will also provide support and sponsorship for a one-year Master of Engineering degree course in Computer Science. This will involve Bull running a regular technology-based project for students and a seminar series on emerging technologies in high-performance computing (HPC).
Computer Science Department in Top 10 again
The Complete University Guide has once again placed Warwick Computer Science in the country's Top 10 departments.
"We are pleased that the Department continues to be recognised as one of the best in the UK" said Professor Stephen Jarvis, Deputy Head of the Department. "There are more than 100 departments that teach Computer Science in the UK, so to be in the Top 10 is recognition of our excellent teaching and the strength of the research initiatives that we have launched in the past few years. The Department is growing, but we retain a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with first rate facilities and an excellent employment record."
For more information on The Complete University Guide please see http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/