Isaac Newton Building to inspire scientists of the future

Isaac Newton Building to inspire scientists of the future

Re-blogged from http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/news/2017/10/1406.asp The University of Lincoln’s Isaac Newton Building, which has become home to thousands of scientists, engineers and mathematicians of the future, has been officially opened today (Thursday 19th October) by the UK’s most senior scientist, Professor Sir Mark Walport.Sir Mark, the Chief Executive Designate of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), visited the University’s…

Students receive personal invitation to RAF Metheringham

Students receive personal invitation to RAF Metheringham

Alex Curtis and Raymond Kirk, students at the School of Computer Science, were delighted to receive an invite to visit RAF Metheringham in Lincolnshire. Alex was contacted by RAF Metheringham after delegates had seen his Lancaster simulation game at the School of  Computer Science showcase event in May 2017. Find out what Alex said about his experience: …

Students visit RAF Coningsby to learn from BAE Systems

Students visit RAF Coningsby to learn from BAE Systems

The University of Lincoln Careers and Employability Service and 9 students from the Schools of Maths & Physics, Engineering and Computer Science recently visited RAF Coningsby to spend a day with BAE Systems. The visit provided an overview of the Military Air & Information sector of the business which operates the Typhoon Total Availability Enterprise (TyTAN) contract, supporting…

Robotics Research Seminar 24/5/17: “Making Robust SLAM Solvers for Autonomous Mobile Robots”

We invite everybody to attend the robotics research seminar, organised by L-CAS, on Wednesday 24/5/2017: Dr Giorgio Grisetti, DIAG, University of Rome “Sapienza”: Making Robust SLAM Solvers for Autonomous Mobile Robots WHERE: AAD1W11, Lecture Theatre (Art, Architecture and Design Building), Brayford Pool Campus WHEN: Wednesday 24th May 2017, 3:00 – 4:00 pm ABSTRACT: In robotics, simultaneous…

Computer Science Showcase 2017

The School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, will be hosting their annual Showcase event on Thursday 18th March. The event will be held in the new Isaac Newton Building Atrium from 9:30am – 5:00pm and everyone is welcome to attend!

Prof Duckett to speak at Agri-Robotics event

Robotics, automation and associated technologies As part of Arable Horizons hosted by Farmers Weekly, University of Lincoln Professors, Tom Duckett, School of Computer Science / lead for Lincoln Centre for Autonomous Systems and Simon Pearson, Founder of the Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology (LIAT), will be speaking at the National Space Centre, Leicester, on 26th April 2017. Arable Horizons is a…

24 Hour Virtual Reality Hackathon

24 Hour Virtual Reality Hackathon

Students and staff alike enjoyed a 24 hour Virtual Reality Hack which took place at 12pm on Saturday 11th February. The aim of the event was for students to create and develop software systems as well as being given the chance to test and try out state-of-the-art VR equipment. The Hackathon started with the theme announcement,…

Upcoming Computer Science events for your diary!

Lincoln’s School of Computer Science announces FIVE upcoming events you’ll not want to miss. From a range of 24hr to 48hr hackathons, to a short four hour long event in collaboration with Google, this is a great opportunity for students of any experience to get involved, learn and have fun. November 12th/13th – SoCS 24h…