FAIRS' 24

Mon Dec 16 2024 at 10:30 am to 06:15 pm UTC+00:00

Peterhouse | Cambridge

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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FAIRS' 24
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FAIRS'24 is intended to allow PhD and MRes/MPhil students working on AI related projects to discuss their research
About this Event

AGENDA


Monday 16th December 2024

10.30 Arrival, registration and coffee

11.00 Small group discussions. Setting expectations for the day.

11.30 “Getting a PhD (in Computer Science) - Doing Good Research”. Followed by discussion.

13.00 Lunch

Taken at the University Centre, (not covered by the fee).

14.00 Student discussion groups.

Parallel streams, for students at different stages of the PhD. Discussion of issues and problems experienced by PhD students. All encouraged to share and get involved!

14.45 Break, tea and coffee

15.00 Panel session

Focus: doing a PhD

Question and answer session with a panel comprising recent PhD graduates, AI academics, industrial representative and PhD recruiters.

15.45 Panel session

Focus: careers and employment

16.30 Break, tea and coffee

17.00 “Examining a Higher Degree: The View from the Other Side”. Presentation by Professor Max Bramer. Followed by discussion.

18.15 Close

Notes:

The timings and programme content are provisional and subject to change without notice.



SYNOPSIS


FAIRS'24 is intended to allow PhD and MRes/MPhil students working on AI related projects to discuss their research and issues around doing a PhD with senior scholars in the field and with other Forum attendees.

The event includes:

  • Guidance on conducting research and writing the thesis
  • Advice on undergoing a viva
  • Advice and discussion on careers after a PhD
  • An opportunity to discuss work with senior researchers and practitioners


TICKET COSTS:

(Prices stated are exclusive of VAT and event brite fees)

General Admission £15



REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:

A refund, excluding fees, will be issued if a cancellation request is received by 9 December 2024. otherwise, name substitutions will be allowed after this date.


Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

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For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.


THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

BCS SGAI: The Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence

Visit http://www.bcs-sgai.org/fairs2024/


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Peterhouse, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 18.00

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