School of Computing News

Hubert Dziedziczak, a Computer Science (Networks) with a Year in Industry student, won the Employee of the Quarter award while on placement at the Wates Group. The award formally recognises individuals who perform tasks far beyond their job descriptions in helping the company achieve its objectives. Nominations are made by colleagues, with the colleague with the most votes announced at the quarterly team briefings. Hubert said 'It was great to be recogn...

Professor Ian McLoughlin from the School of Computing Data Science Research Group says Theresa May is right to identify AI as having a key role in the battle against cancer. 'AI has the potential to improve almost every aspect of the cancer discovery process: to make detection earlier, more decisive, treatments more effective, with fewer side-effect and lower rates of remission. 'Big data – the key underpin...

If you are missing your pets, or would like to spend some time in the company of a friendly dog, then come and meet Monty. On Friday 25 May, staff and students from the School of Computing have the opportunity to relax with a canine companion. Monty the cockapoo will be available for cuddles from 10.00-12.00 on the veranda of The Shed in Cornwallis. Orla Garratt, Marketing and Communications Manager for the school said; ‘This is the seco...

Talented researchers are being urged to apply for PhD and research associate positions in the School of Computing at Kent. The School is a welcoming and supportive environment that has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award. We are a well-balanced, inclusive and diverse community that aims to further enhance our achievements and reputation in teaching, research and innovation. Research Associate – apply by 25 May 2018 Research Assoc...

Jordan Norris, a Computer Science with a Year in Industry student, has won an employee award for exceptional contribution during his industrial placement. Jordan is working at Zest The Agency as part of his degree and was given the quarterly “Besty Zesty” award, after being nominated by his colleagues. Jordan explained; ‘I was presented with the Besty Zesty statue, engraved with “Award Winning Effort” and a cash bonus. When give...

Some features in metro maps cause passengers to make substantial mistakes in journey planning, but it may be possible to detect and rectify these with automated software, research being conducted at the University has indicated. Peter B. Lloyd, a PhD student in the School of Computing, working alongside Dr Peter Rodgers in the same department, and Dr Maxwell J. Roberts, a cognitive psychologist at the University of Ess...

Brain research within the School of Computing is being used to showcase UK research internationally. The University of Kent is one of six UK universities which will feature in a video and series of features which the British Council will share on Chinese social media channels in its ‘Study UK, Discover your Innovation’ campaign. Lecturer Caroline Ling Li, PhD student Yuzhou Lin and alumnus and research collabora...

The University of Kent will lead one of 11 new government research projects, addressing challenges about “Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security in the Digital Economy”. "PRIvacy-aware personal data management and Value Enhancement for Leisure Travellers (PriVELT)", will be coordinated by the University of Kent as the lead institution. The project's overall aim is...

Janet Carter has been presented with a student-nominated award for her commitment to students in the School of Computing. Janet holds multiple roles including Senior Lecturer, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Senior Tutor. She was surprised with the award at the end of a Staff Student Liaison Committee meeting by student rep Kozhin Fatah, who read out a citation on behalf of the students in the School: ‘You have been awarded for going "a...

Commenting on the chaos faced by 1.9 million customers of the TSB, cyber security expert, Professor Shujun Li of the University of Kent said: 'there have been data breaches that should have never happened with any modern e-banking systems.' 'The ongoing IT system failure of TSB surprised me not because of the failure itself. Today's IT systems are too complicated and dy...