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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 24d

The Ada Scotland Festival, which aims to shift the gender balance of Scotland’s computing sector, is set to return with more than 20 events aimed at young women and non-binary people across the country from September 29.

Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Dr Matthew Barr of the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science, director of the Ada Scotland Festival, meets young women at an event during the 2024 festival

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 Paper deadline extended!
The HCAI-EP conference is still welcoming submissions on Human-Centred AI in Education & Practice.

If you're working in this space, consider submitting. We'd love to hear from you!

#HCAIEP #HumanCentredAI #AIinEducation #CallForPapers

hcai-ep.sigcseire.acm.org/2025/cfp/

Call for Papers – HCAI-ep '26

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Aug 29

Excited to host #CCC2025 in Swansea next week!
A workshop on logic & computation, focusing on algorithms for infinite/continuous data (real numbers, computable analysis & more). More info: swansea-theory.github.io/conferences/...

#Logic #Computability #Algorithms #Research

CCC 2025: Continuity, Computability, Constructivity

Continuity, Computability, Constructivity - From Logic to Algorithms (CCC) is a workshop series that brings together researchers applying logical methods to the development of algorithms, with a parti...

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floc2026.bsky.social @floc2026.bsky.social · Jul 21

FLoC brings together brings together the world's leading researchers in logic and computer science.

📍 Location: Institut Universitaire de Lisbonne (ISCTE), Lisbon, Portugal
📆 Dates: July 20-23, 26-29 (Conferences), July 18-19, 24-25 (Workshops), July 13-17 (FoPSS School)
🌐 Website: www.floc26.org

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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · Jul 18

🎓📢 Call for Papers: Assessment & Feedback Symposium 2025

Share your work on progressive & inclusive assessment in HE.
📅 4 Nov 2025 | 🌐 Virtual
📝 Submit by: 2 Sept 2025

Full details + submission form here: bit.ly/450Jarw
#HigherEd #Assessment #Feedback

Assessment and Feedback Symposium 2025 - Call for Papers

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Jul 7

Excited to be heading to Build with AI @ Bletchley Park this Saturday! Looking forward to a full day of AI talks and workshops at the iconic National Museum of Computing. There are still a few tickets left if you want to join! gdgbletchley.com #bwaibp25

GDG Bletchley | Google Developer Groups

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · May 29

We are at the Eisteddfod this week. Come and visit our Technocamps stall at the Margam Park. We have a lego-powered rubik cube solver, a welsh-speaking Ohbot, and other fun activities!

#stem #outreach

Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · May 22

Thanks to #DSIT, @britishacademy.bsky.social and @hetanshah.bsky.social for hosting the launch of the science, technology and innovation pillar of the #UK-Ukraine 100 Year #Partnership. Great to heat both Ministers speak about their dedication to strengthening relations between our countries!

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Apr 18

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thanks to @unistrathclyde.bsky.social and the organisers for hosting the 41st British Colloquium for Theoretical Computer Science. It was a great opportunity to hear about everyone's research.

Special thanks to @oanamandrei.bsky.social & Alasdair Lambert for the #TCS Education session!

#HE #BCTCS

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Mar 18

We talk a lot about AI’s potential, but what about its environmental cost? Check outthis short course on the openHPI platform:
open.hpi.de/courses/enva...

#AI #SustainableTech #ResponsibleAI #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #LLMs #EnvironmentalImpact

Sustainability in the digital age: Environmental Impacts of AI Systems

## Welcome to the "Sustainability in the Digital Age" series Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential across industries, but its development and deployment come with environmental ...

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Mar 6

We are at Swansea Building Society Arena for #4theRegion's #Itsyourswansea2025 event today. Come check our stall and have a chat with us!

#InstituteOfCoding #IoCWales #Technocamps #DigitalUpskilling

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Dr Oana Andrei @oanamandrei.bsky.social · Feb 5

I took part in the UK-based Disciplinary Commons in Theoretical CS (Algorithms education) in 2022-2023 and the course portfolios for all participants are now online on Zenodo zenodo.org/communities/... Photo from the panel with all participants at BCTCS 2023 in Glasgow

A group of people sitting on chairs at the front of the room with a screen in the back reading Disciplinary Commons in Algorithms Project Update and discussion

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Matthew Barr @matthewbarr.co.uk · Jan 7

@oanamandrei.bsky.social @ #CEP25 kicking off our RECAP (Research Evidence-based Collaborations for Advancement in Pedagogy) session on Integrating Socially Responsible Computing Competencies in Software Engineering Education (w/ @drolga.bsky.social & @waqarnabi.bsky.social)

doi.org/10.1145/3702...

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Jan 6

Thank you, I do love it here! I should have chosen my footwear more wisely though 😄

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Jan 5

Totally agree! Now that the initial shock of ChatGPT's emergence is fading, we will hopefully see more social sciences research in this space.

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Jan 5

Safely arrived to Durham in spite of the weather ❄️🌨. Looking forward to catching up with everyone at #CEP2025!

#snow #England #ComputingEducation #DurhamUniversity

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Dec 13

Big thanks to Prof. John Tucker for an amazing Computing: History and Impact course! Wrapping it up at the History of Computing Collection yesterday was the perfect finale!

#HoCC #Swansea #history #Technocamps

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Dec 12

📢 Exciting opportunity: Funding available for AI applications in mathematics! If you’re exploring AI and math, don’t miss this chance to advance your research.

Details here: renaissancephilanthropy.org/initiatives/...

#AI #Mathematics #Funding #FormalVerification #ProofAssistants

AI for Math Fund – A brighter future for all through science, technology, and innovation

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Dec 11

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓Congratulations to our Degree Apprenticeship students on their #graduation today! We couldn't be prouder of your achievements. Wishing you all the best as you embark on the next chapter of your journey! #SwanseaUniversity #IoCinWales #Technocamps

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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · Dec 7

Crazy waves down at Porthcawl in South Wales following Storm Darragh.

Credit to the always excellent Matt Horwood for the video:

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Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Dec 4

They didn't even try to deliver mine (to a parcel shop!) and now they are sending it back 🤦‍♀️

Dr Olga Petrovska @drolga.bsky.social · Dec 4

Me: Why you are sending my package back to sender without trying to deliver it to me?
#Evri: Thanks for contacting us, check if your package is with your neighbour.
Me: You never even tried to deliver it.
Evri: Your package will be sent back to sender. Hope this resolves the issue.
Me: 🤦‍♀️

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Scott McGrath @smcgrath.phd · Dec 3

🧪 In 2 years, ChatGPT has transformed research workflows, with 81% of 1,043 researchers using it, per a Wiley survey. Yet, concerns over plagiarism, errors, and privacy remain. #AcademicSky #MLSky

ChatGPT turns two: how the AI chatbot has changed scientists’ lives

How many researchers are using the AI tool? Nature gathers data and talks to members of the academic community.

www.nature.com

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Professor Tom Crick @proftomcrick.com · Dec 3

Chairs confirmed for the four #REF2029 main panels 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/chairs-...

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