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UCLIC participates in the UCL Computer Science Summer School 2024
11 September 2024
A week-long event (12-16 Aug 2024) featuring workshops, lectures and hands-on activities across topics such as AI, robotics and cybersecurity.
The Summer School聽aims聽to inspire the next generation of computer scientists by equipping them with practical skills and knowledge. This year, it attracted 36 pupils from 24 different state schools, who had the opportunity to work with 28 researchers across eight computer science research groups.聽聽
On Day Three,聽UCLIC Director Professor Yvonne Rogers,聽researchers and PhD students shared聽their experiences of human-computer interaction (HCI)聽and future aspirations. Participants learned about the interdisciplinary nature of HCI, combining computer science with psychology to enhance user experiences.聽
In the afternoon, students split into groups to engage with various demos showcasing multisensory experiences, virtual reality聽and other innovative technologies. A mini hackathon wrapped up the day, challenging participants to apply their coding skills in creative ways.聽
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