Monthly Archives: April 2013

Prof Stephen Brewster – University of Glasgow Multimodal mobile interaction – making the most of our users’ capabilities Abstract Mobile user interfaces are heavily based on small screens and keyboards. These can be hard to operate when on the move … Continue reading →

Prof Chris Johnson – University of Glasgow Cyber-security and the Safety of National Critical Infrastructures Abstract In this talk, I will explain the differences that arise when cyber-attacks threaten safety-related critical infrastructures. In most networked systems, it is possible to … Continue reading →

Dr John Levine – University of Strathclyde, joint work with Dr Mark Dunlop Evolving QWERTY Abstract The QWERTY keyboard is a fossilised design. It was introduced in 1873 as a way of stopping the hammers on early typewriters from jamming. … Continue reading →

Dr Jacqueline Archibald – University of Abertay Dundee Affective Feedback – towards ending frustrating online interactions and making secure interactions more usable Abstract Affective Feedback has been found to have a positive effect on human-computer interactions. Often this is through … Continue reading →

Dr Colin Allison – University of St Andrews The 3D Web and Open Learning: Applications and Challenges Abstract The educational potential of 3D multi-user virtual worlds for creating innovative learning environments is evidenced by a growing number of case studies, … Continue reading →

Prof Thomas Roth-Berghofer – University of West London Smart University – The University as a Platform Abstract The Smart University is the vision of the university as a platform that delivers foundational context data to drive the analysis and improvement … Continue reading →

Prof Chris Reed – University of Dundee Inference Anchoring Theory – Theoretical Problems, Linguistic Applications and Software Implementations Abstract Argument technology aims to deliver practical tools that facilitate good quality argument and debate. One of the challenges facing the field is how … Continue reading →