Feel the force of technological innovation at Future Fest 2016

Future Fest will return to the city of Lincoln next month with an extraordinary showcase of space-age technology, pioneering research and futuristic fun. Tech guru, TV presenter and Visiting Lecturer Jason Bradbury will be the special guest at the University of Lincoln’s annual sci-fi themed festival, which this year takes place on Thursday 10th November…

Computer Science Showcase Success

School of Computer Science students show off their final projects to industry leaders and fellow classmates in an exciting annual showcase event. A Smart Mirror, a ‘Swords of Turing’ fighting game and chess lessons with a twist played a big part of the day-long event with undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Minerva Building, Atrium.…

Calling all aspiring pilots. This is for you

You are invited to an airline pilot careers Drop In event at our Crew Training Centre – Bournemouth this Good Friday 25 March 2016. For any aspiring pilots amongst our students or for those who simply want to discover more about the career, this free event will give you and your families an exciting opportunity to…

Digital technology and autism: collusion or communication

Bringing together the School of Computer Science and the School of Psychology Seminar on a seminar on ‘Digital worlds and autism: collusion or communication?’ The talk given by Dr Sarah Parsons (Southampton Education School, University of Southampton) will take place today at 4 – 5pm, Co-op Lecture Theatre, Minerva Building. Refreshments from 3.45pm. We look forward to seeing you…

Robot MARC opens new lab at The Priory Academy LSST

A 3D-printed robot has performed the official opening ceremony of a new robotics lab at The Priory Academy LSST in Lincoln. MARC (Multi-Actuated Robotic Companion) from the University of Lincoln was the VIP guest who cut the ribbon – literally – on the school’s £110,000 facility. MARC was created by Computer Science lecturer Dr John Murray…

Debate the digital future with Frequency Festival

   ‘A Collider Conversation – Cybersalon Debate on Digital Bill of Rights’. Friday 23rd October at 7.30-9pm Cargill Lecture Theatre, Minerva Building, University of Lincoln (Brayford Campus) Join this lively debate on the digital future and have your say on what a Magna Carta for the digital age might involve. Discuss our contemporary rights and…

BAXTER Taught-In Activity

Take a look at how well our robot BAXTER is coming along. This is the very first demo of our new Baxter robot using taught-in trajectories to manipulate some objects. Not much state-of-the-art science in this one, but a feasibility study of what’s possible with off-the-shelf components.   Let us know what you think in the…

The Gadget Show’s Jason Bradbury’s inaugural lecture to students

Technology expert and The Gadget Show presenter Jason Bradbury revealed the technological advances which most inspire him when he delivered his inaugural lecture at the University of Lincoln, UK. As a visiting lecturer Jason will be sharing his industry insights with undergraduate students from the University’s Product Design and Computer Science degree courses on two…

New smart key software enhances security for homes and businesses

Computer scientists and security specialists have created an innovative electronic smart key system that aims to provide a safer and more flexible security system for homes and businesses. Funded by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, eLOQ is a new software system for the creation and management of electronic keys and locks which…