British Computer Society (Bedford branch) event: Risk Attenuation and Management in Software Projects

A British Computer Society (Bedford branch) event at the Polhill Campus, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford

Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Theme: ”Risk Attenuation and Management in Software Projects”

Speaker:  Geoffrey Darnton, BA, MBA, CMC, CStat, CEng, CITP, FHEA.  Writer, Publisher, and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Warwick and Regent's University, London.

Time:  6.30-8.00pm; registration starts at 6:00pm

Location:  Room P032, University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 9EA.

[Parking available onsite] 

Register online at:  https://events.bcs.org/book/1355

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Twitter     : @BCSBedford

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Abstract

In many projects it is often taken as a given to break down the project into its constituent parts (WBS), and define project milestones.  Project review meetings then track progress according to the pre-defined milestones and completion of the components. This is often not the best way to proceed and is why there have been so many large public sector project failures, over-runs, etc.

This presentation and discussion challenge much orthodox wisdom about software project management, and suggests that many more projects should be following a spiral method rather than WBS and milestones. The determining characteristics are project novelty and complexity to inform method choices.

Also, what is needed is nearer to one project method per project than one development method for the organization along a spectrum - with waterfall methods at one end and spiral methods at the other.

Geoffrey often describes himself as a multidisciplinary solver of multidimensional problems. He has many years of project experience in a variety of roles involving statistics, econometrics, teaching, research, management, education, meta-modelling, information systems and ICT.  Some projects have even required delving into history, law, philosophy and ethnography.  Geoffrey has managed an international group of consultants who had to address problematic projects at a fourth level of escalation, when the project methods themselves were often the cause of the problems.  He has authored, co-authored or contributed to more than 11 books, journals and conference papers - with more in the pipeline.

Agenda

6.00pm            Registration, refreshments and networking

6.30pm            Introduction

    ‘Risk Attenuation and Management in Software Projects’

7.20pm            Opportunity to question the speaker

7.45pm            Thanks

    Opportunity to network and talk to the speaker

Register online at:  https://events.bcs.org/book/1355

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If you require additional information or have a specific question, please send an email to sabongo@gmail.com

If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with

primary robot design questionnaire

An undergraduate dissertation student is looking for help. James is a computing student looking at robot designs for primary education towards his dissertation and as part of the wider Junkbots project, and the working going on in both the Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies, and School of Education on Physical Computing at the University of Northampton.

The short questionnaire can be found at http://t.co/zdomXnW2Qe and is aimed at gathering a variety of responses from both current Teachers, Students of Education and from anyone with knowledge of programming teaching methods in both Key Stage 1 and 2. He is planning to create a product which aims to teach programming methods and practices based on the current and new national curriculum.


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Machine-to-machine communications energy efficiencies: the implications of different M2M communications specifications

A research student, Sylvester Ajah, in the Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies has just had a journal paper published 


http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/57787377v7102g56/

Ajah, S., Al-Sherbaz, A., Turner, S. and Picton, P. (2015) ‘Machine-to-machine communications energy efficiencies: the implications of different M2M communications specifications’, Int. J. Wireless and Mobile Computing, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp.15–26

Abstract
The energy inefficiency of electronic devices is the major limiting factor for the adoption of these devices in Machine-to-Machine Communications (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT). In order to address this, different emerging M2M communications standardisation organisations have proposed perceived energy efficient protocols. The essence of this paper is to discuss the energy implications of different M2M communication standards on the lifespan of the electronic devices that are to be used for the M2M communications.

The paper is available at: http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/57787377v7102g56/



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University of Northampton and Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute in Nepal to jointly deliver two BSc (Hons) Computing programmes

Taken from: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/university-of-northampton-and-naaya-aayam-multi-disciplinary-institute-in-nepal-to-jointly-deliver-two-bsc-hons-programmes

• The University of Northampton has recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute (NAMI) in Nepal to jointly deliver two BSc (Hons) programmes.
  Approximately 50 students have already been recruited onto the three-year programmes in Environmental Science or Computing, which will begin in January 2015. Students are also expected to complete a year working in a related industry.
  Both NAMI and the University of Northampton have closely aligned missions in terms of overt commitment to social impact and have worked closely together to design NAMI's brand new facilities in Kathmandu. A significant amount of staff development has been undertaken with the NAMI team, which includes Nepalese alumni of the University of Northampton.
  Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, Chairperson of NAMI, visited the University of Northampton on Wednesday 10 December to formally sign the MoU with Vice Chancellor Nick Petford.
  John Sinclair, Dean of the School of Science and Technology at the University of Northampton, said "The School of Science and Technology is delighted to have formalised its collaboration with NAMI, which has been in development since early 2013.  We are extremely optimistic that more of the University of Northampton's curriculum will be approved for delivery by NAMI in the near future and we see this as an extremely important partnership for the future of both the School of Science and Technology and the University."

If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with

Editorial Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher education and TOC 2014

Editorial

Anna Crouch, Rachel Maunder, Simon Sneddon, Scott Turner

Abstract

Editorial for the 2014 issue

Full Text:

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References

Kell, P. and Vogl, G. (2012) International students in the Asia Pacific: mobility, risks and global optimism. Springer.

National Union of Students (2012) Student experience research 2012: Part 1: Teaching and learning: Student experience research to gain insight into the quality of the learning experience. National Union of Students. Available at: http://www.nus.org.uk/PageFiles/12238/2012_NUS_QAA_Teaching_and_Learning.pdf (accessed 7/12/14)

The Journal Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education can be found at: http://journals.northampton.ac.uk/index.php/elehe/index

Vol 6, No 1 (2014)

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14234/elehe.v6i1

Table of Contents

Editorial

Editorial	PDF
Anna Crouch, Rachel Maunder, Simon Sneddon, Scott Turner	1-3

Articles

Understanding student engagement with social entrepreneurship: a case study of the University of Northampton	PDF
Terry Louis Tudor, Cleber Dutra	4-20

Learning from student expectations of higher education: a study in a public university in Malaysia	PDF
Premalatha Karupiah, Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Norzarina Mohd-Zaharim	21-34

Big Ears – sonic art for public ears: Reflections on collaborative training	PDF
Franziska Schroeder, Koichi Samuels, Tullis Rennie	35-48

Work in progress

Using focus groups to enhance student voice: a work-in-progress exploration of student learning experiences in large classes	PDF
Caitlin C Finlayson	49-52

Book reviews

International Students in the Asia Pacific – Mobility, Risks and Optimism (Peter Kell & Gillian Vogl, 2012)	PDF
Rashmi Dravid	53-55

ISSN: 2041-3122

If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with

Book review: International Students in the Asia Pacific – Mobility, Risks and Optimism

International Students in the Asia Pacific – Mobility, Risks and Optimism (Peter Kell and Gillian Vogl, 2012)

Rashmi Dravid

Abstract

The book offers a comprehensive understanding of complex dynamics of factors that characterize international student mobility while unpacking the inherent contradictions.

Keywords

Internationalisation; student mobility; student experience

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References

Beck, U. (2006) ‘Living in the World Risk Society.’ Economy and Society, 35 (3): 329-345. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03085140600844902

Kell, P. M. and Vogl, G. J. (2007) Internationalisation, national development and markets: Key dilemmas for leadership in higher education in Australia. In Kell, P. and Vogl, G. (eds) Between The Flags! From Local Dangers to Global Risks for International Students. International Students in the Asia Pacific. Springer.

Kell, P. and Vogl, G. (2012) International students in the Asia Pacific. Springer.

UNESCO/Council of Europe (2001) Code of Good Practice in the provision of Transnational Education. Available at http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/highereducation/recognition/code%20of%20good%20practice_EN.asp (accessed 6/12/14)

Vogl, G. and Kell, P. (2010) Welcome to Wollongong: host communities and international students. Macquarie University Research Online.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14234/elehe.v6i1.91

All views are the authors, and may not reflect the views of any organisation the author is connected with in any way.



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BCS Northampton Lecture: Machine To Machine

9th December 2014 - Machine To Machine Lectures

Location: Room NW205 in The Newton Building, 
Avenue Campus, 
University Of Northampton, NN2 6JB

Duration 19:00 for 19:30 - 21:00

Presenter: Barney Duffey

• What is it?
• What is it used for?
• Connectivity
• Fixed and Mobile devices
• Why is machine to machine so important?
• What is the connection with the internet of everything?

How to find Avenue Campus

Open to members and non-members.

More about BCS Northampton Branch can be found at: http://northampton.bcs.org/events.php?menu_id=4


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