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Computational Systems JRI:
Research Networking Event
14 Nov 2007

PROGRAMME RATIONALE

Morning: "speed-dating" presentations, with the purpose of sharing research themes and directions as efficiently as possible. Emphasis on themes and open problems which could be targeted by collaborations. Afternoon: groups formed on the basis of morning presentations discuss possible collaborative work, proposals, and in general practical directions/opportunities for common research.

DRAFT TIMETABLE

10:00, The Street

Welcome and coffee

10:30-12:50, Wolfson Theatre

Short presentations from research groups and discussion (time permitting). Strictly 8-10 minutes per presenter. Each presentation describes individual or group work (organise in advance).

12:50-14:00, The Street

Sandwich lunch

14:00-14:15, The Street

Identify groups for afternoon discussion

14:15-16:00, various rooms in QMB

Separate groups brainstorming.

15:00, The Street

Coffee available for short break

16:00 - 17:00, Wolfson Theatre

Short reports from each group, summary of intended actions

17:00

Close

EXPECTED OUTPUT

  • For each group:
    • a number of areas identified for common research
    • a number of ideas for joint proposals, ideally some to be written immediately
    • a list of further collaborative opportunities
  • Chairman:
    • summary of reports session (for internal purposes: draft roadmap)
    • concise report on day for NRP Board

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Venue: School of Computing, Queen Mother Building, University of Dundee

Hosts: Chris Reed and Emanuele Trucco

Date: Wed 14 November 2007


Getting to the School of Computing

Contacts: Manuel Trucco, e.truccoATdundee.ac.uk, phone 01382 386504; Chris Reed, chrisATcomputing.dundee.ac.uk, phone 01382 388083

A collaborative venture between the University of Aberdeen, the University of Dundee and The Robert Gordon University