Internet of Things, Context and Challenges
The next BCS Coventry meeting on the 15th of November is a joint meeting with the BCS Green IT Specialist Group. It focuses on an initiative to raise awareness of the Internet of Things and the issues this new technology raises. Bob Crooks will provide some background on this important…
IET Event: Machine Learning in Computer Vision
The IET are organising an event on the 8th of November that is likely to be of interest to BCS members in this area. Its Machine Learning in Computer Vision with Dr Bhalerao, Associate Professor in Computer Science at Warwick. His current research interests are in computer assisted medical diagnosis,…
Intelligent Transport Systems and their applications in education
On the 18th of October, we’ll have a presentation from Yuri A. Vershinin of Coventry University on Intelligent Transport Systems and their applications in education. Modules designed and delivered by Yuri gave students the opportunity to build and test automotive telemetry and telematics systems in real world conditions. This meeting…
First meeting of the year 17/18
The first event of BCS Coventry’s new program is on Wednesday 20th of September, Dr Tom Shannon will take us on a short but highly visual journey into the world of blockbuster movies, pop videos and advertisements populated by amazing creatures, animated characters and imaginary environments. Tom will briefly describe the…
2017-2018 BCS Coventry Programme Now Available
The full programme for BCS Coventry meetings in 2017 – 2018 is now available on the website here: http://coventry.bcs.org/branch-programme-2017-2018/ There are a wide range of talks planned on a range of topics linking to hot topics in industry, education and social inclusion. Meetings are held monthly and are free to…
BCS Prizes awarded to University students
BCS Coventry awarded prizes in June 2017 to two University of Warwick, Computer Science students for their outstanding projects. Hannah ROYLANCE, was awarded the Best Third Year Project 2017, on the BSc Computer Science degree. Thomas KILMINSTER was awarded the Best Third Year Project 2017, on the MEng Computer Science…
Automated and Connected Vehicles
On the 17th of May, we’ll have a presentation on Automated & Connected Vehicles from Stratis Kanarachos, Senior Lecturer from Coventry University. He’ll discuss the different levels of automation, the requirements and when automated vehicles are likely to be deployed. This meeting is free to attend, refreshments are available from…
The Political Landscape in the UK post-Brexit with Mr Geoffrey Robinson MP
Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Member of Parliament for Coventry North West will be the guest speaker on the subject of “The Political Landscape in the UK post-Brexit” at the BCS Coventry Branch open meeting on the evening of Thursday 20th April. Branch Chairman Dr Irene Glendinning encourages all people interested to…
Driverless Cars: Safe, Secure and Robust
The first meeting of BCS Coventry in 2017 focused on the challenges of ensuring driverless cars are safe, secure and robust. Gunwant Dhadyalla gave an engaging presentation on these challenges and the driverless car research at the University of Warwick, leading an ethical and practical debate with the audience. The…
Driverless cars – current research from WMG, University of Warwick
On Wednesday 18th January there is an opportunity to hear about driverless cars research taking place in WMG at the University of Warwick. It will discuss the potential benefits for all of us arising from the future introduction of driverless cars and also explain the challenges we face on this…