News & Views
Computing Can Make a Difference Lectures Emphasise
Jan 09 2014
School pupils from across Tayside and Fife, along with students from Dundee and Angus College learnt about leading -edge research and how they could make a difference in a technology industry increasingly dominated by global giants, from computer experts and researchers during annual Christmas Lectures hosted by the University of Dundee’s School of Computing (December 16th).
Subjects included an examination of news in the digital age, devices to combat potentially fatal freshwater contaminants, and how technology can help older and disabled people. Undergraduate students also led a question-and-answer session to help give the pupils a flavour of what studying computing involves.
Speaking about the lectures Dr Karen Petrie, one of the event organisers said: “As always we are delighted to welcome so many pupils to our Christmas Lectures. One of the talks this year focuses on how you can make a difference in today's tech world dominated by the likes of Google and Apple, and that is a key feature of all our work.
“We want to get across the message that the individual does have a major role to play in shaping the future of computing and ensuring that the potential of technology is used to help people and groups across the world. The lectures and demonstrations will introduce some of the science and engineering behind computing and hopefully encourage young people to consider studying the subject at University.”
Digital Edition
LMUK 49.7 Nov 2024
November 2024
News - Research & Events News - News & Views Articles - They’re burning the labs... Spotlight Features - Incubators, Freezers & Cooling Equipment - Pumps, Valves & Liquid Hand...
View all digital editions
Events
Nov 18 2024 Shanghai, China
Nov 20 2024 Karachi, Pakistan
Nov 27 2024 Istanbul, Turkey
Jan 22 2025 Tokyo, Japan
Jan 22 2025 Birmingham, UK