QUB - School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Undergraduate Open Day at Queen's University Belfast was a tremendous success! We were delighted to meet hundreds of potential students on Saturday.

Our guests had the perfect opportunity to:

🔍 Learn more about the courses we offer
🔍 Hear from our current students about their experiences
🔍 Tour our facilities and study areas

A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you enjoyed your visit!

If you missed this event, don't worry! You can still experience our world-class education, unique location, and rich history in September.

For more information, visit ➡️ https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/open-days/

📢 QUBLAN 2024 IS HERE 📢

QUB Esports is happy to announce a second year of QUBLAN!

QUBLAN is a competitive in-person esports tournament hosted by the QUB Esports Society. The event is tailored towards competitive gamers aged 18–24 and aims to set a new standard for LANs in Ireland.

This year's event will feature Counter Strike 2 and VALORANT tournaments and is designed to bring together players from across the UK and Ireland!

📍 Location: Lisburn Road Gaming Centre
🗓️ Dates: 22nd, 23rd June

You can join up with a full team, partial team or as a solo player!

Find out more and get tickets ➡️ https://discord.gg/QVGpfwPjtX

P.S. Follow esportsqub on IG for live updates!

What an extraordinary evening we had yesterday at our Software Development Information Event! 🎉

A tenth of our attendees came together to network with leading companies in Belfast - Citi, Liberty Insurance Ireland, Kainos, Allstate Northern Ireland, Options - learn more about the programme and ask any questions they have about the course.

Our guests delved into everything the programme has to offer with the help of our amazing panel:

📍 Dr Leo Galway – Advisor for studies for Software Development programme.
📍 Dr Neil Anderson – Programme Director, MSc Software Development.
📍 Ann Doris – Senior Careers and Placement Advisor, School of EEECS.
📍 Robyn Lakes - Liberty IT.
📍 Aoife Mulvenna – Student on MSc Software Development.
📍 Mairead O’Kane – Student on MSc Software Development.
📍 Carla McGlynn – Head of Markets Data, Business Risks and Controls Technology.

This wasn't just an event - it was an opportunity to envisage a future that could be yours in just one year! 💡

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all the companies who added to the dynamism of the evening. If you missed out, don't worry! Learn more information about our Software Development Conversion Course ➡️ https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/software-development-msc/

Remember, at Queen's University Belfast, your future is in your hands. 🚀

Did you know you can become a fully qualified software developer in just one year with the MSc Software Development? No previous experience required!

🔎 Join us on Thursday 23 May to find out more.

The Master's in Software Development programme at Queen's University Belfast has been specifically designed as a conversion course for individuals from all academic backgrounds and career paths.

📍 This one-year intensive program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive as a fully qualified software developer.

Register via the link to confirm your attendance ➡️ https://www.qub.ac.uk/campaign/eps/meet-your-course-director/Software-Development-msc/

What a night! 🌟 Our AICC event was a hit, full of networking, learning and engaging conversations. 🎓 Guests had the opportunity to dive deep into our Master’s programmes, gaining insights about Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Electronics, and the exciting field of Applied Cyber Security. 💻

But it wasn't just about the courses. Our Course Directors were on hand answering queries and sharing valuable insights about their respective programmes. It was an evening where curiosity met knowledge, creating a perfect blend for learning. 📚

Thank you to everyone who joined us and enriched the event with your presence. 🙏

Couldn’t make yesterday but want to learn more about our AICC opportunities? Check our website for more information ➡️https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/Leadership-and-structure/Faculties-and-Schools/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences/AICC/

P.S. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming Open Day on the 8th of June. It's another great opportunity to explore Queen's University Belfast and find your academic home! 🏰

We are so excited to announce our Women in STEM Conference in Belfast this May 🥳

Since starting in 2022 we have met so many amazing people in the rich STEM community in Northern Ireland. 🗺️

Our ambition has always been to unite this community where we can, starting from the amazing students here in Belfast. 👩🏽‍🎓 Now we want to open up the floor for academia, industry, and professionals to come together.

Our conference is going to include:

- Keynote speakers 🔊
- Networking opportunities 👋
- Panel discussions 🎙️
- Activities and Workshops 🎯

To register please follow this link ➡️ https://fixr.co/event/ni-women-in-stem-conference-2024-tickets-717303167

We can't wait to see you on 24.05.24 🎉

📢 FULLY FUNDED MASTER'S Information Evening!

Join us on Thursday 16 May to learn more about the fully funded Master's places we have available on:

✅ MSc Artificial Intelligence
✅ MSc Cyber Security
✅ MSc Data Analytics
✅ MSc Electronics

At the event you will have the opportunity to:

👉 Learn more about each course
👉 Meet the course directors
👉 Chat with current students
👉 Find out how to apply
👉 Ask any questions you may have

These fully funded postgraduate places are brought to you in partnership with the newly launched Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC).

Register today ➡️ https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/campaign/eps/Events/AICC-event/

Eligibility criteria applies. For more information, please visit our website.

📢 If you can see it, you can be it 📢

We are thrilled to share that we were a part of the first ever EmPower Girls Northern Ireland event today!

Hosted by CyberFirst, this spectacular event brought together over 250 Year 8 girls from 12 schools across Northern Ireland, igniting their interest in technology and cybersecurity.

This initiative couldn't be more crucial!

Did you know that women make up just 23% of the tech industry in Northern Ireland? EmPower Girls is taking a bold step to challenge this imbalance, offering our young girls a vibrant, immersive experience that showcases the diverse roles available in tech and cybersecurity.

We were in incredible company, joined by over 30 industry leaders, academic institutions, and government bodies, including big names like BBC, KPMG, Microsoft, Danske Bank, Kainos, and many more. The aim? Inspire more girls to envision themselves in a cybersecurity career.

Our future tech leaders had the chance to hear from cybersecurity expert Lisa Forte, participate in breakout sessions, witness live cybersecurity demonstrations, and engage in thrilling competitions.

Here's to a future where every girl knows that if she can see it, she can be it!

A huge thank you to CyberFirst for the invitation to be a part of this transformative event. Let's continue to empower the next generation of female tech leaders!

Ready, set, go! 📢

Our school's staff eagerly participated in the highly anticipated Innovation by Design Lab's Annual Staff Event - Drive | Tumble | Fly , held on April 12 at CSB Software Studio.

🎉 A total of 40 participants competed in three events: an AR/VR game, Turing Tumble, and Robowar. Three winners were selected for each event:

AR/VR (tied after multiple rounds):
1st - Matthew Collins
1st - Giuseppe Trombino
1st - Antonino Masaracchia

Turing Tumble:
1st - TJ Cosgrove, Richard Gault, Fiona North
2nd - Allister Lee, Stephen McKeever, Anthony Jethro Lieander
3rd - Javid Taheri, Simon McCorriston, Noe Yungaicela

Robowar:
1st - TJ Cosgrove and Reza Rafiee
2nd - Stephen McKeever and Anthony Jethro Lieander
3rd - Allister Lee and Richard Gault

👏 The event was organised by Innovation by Design Lab's director, Vishal Sharma.

We want to give special thanks to Gyan Wickremasinghe and Siofra Frost for capturing the event, TJ Cosgrove for the event engravings, Ramakant Sharma and Abdullah for coordinating the competition, Allister Lee for facilitating the prize distributions, and all the participants for making this a successful event. 🥳

Our annual EEECS Megaw lecture was a great success yesterday!

This year we had six final year student speakers 🎉

Huge congratulations to the winner Emma Stephenson and runner-up Lauren Fegan. Well done to our other finalists, you were incredible James Curry, Barry Cheevers, Cerys Watts, Luke Nugent!

The event is held to commemorate Eric Megaw, one of the pioneers of radar, who studied at Queen's University Belfast.

Thank you to the local branch of the IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) for sponsoring the event.

Computer Vision Queen's University Belfast were delighted to welcome Oxford Instruments Andor to share some fascinating projects with our MSc in AI students.

Thanks to the team of Oxford Instruments Andor for sponsoring the Best Project Award for our new MSc in AI cohort. We are looking forward to seeing the exciting progress on these collaborative projects!

Exciting Announcement 🎉Fully funded postgraduate places now available on select courses:

🎓 MSc Artificial Intelligence
🎓 MSc Cyber Security
🎓 MSc Electronics

We are thrilled to announce that, in collaboration with the newly launched Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), we are offering a number of fully funded postgraduate places.

Northern Ireland is embarking on a transformative journey fuelled by AI innovation. Aligned with the visionary goals of the Department for Economy, the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC) is poised to catalyse widespread AI adoption across all sectors.

The school of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is delighted to be a part of the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre empowering graduates with the skills needed for success in Northern Ireland's AI-driven future.

Join us in shaping the future of AI innovation!

Apply* here ➡️ https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/Leadership-and-structure/Faculties-and-Schools/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences/AICC/

*Eligibility criteria applies. For more information, please visit the link above.

🌼 Easter Break Announcement! 🌼

We are preparing for a well-deserved break!

Closure Announcement: 📆 Please note that we will be closed from March 29th to April 5th. This break allows our dedicated staff and faculty members to relax and enjoy valuable time with their families.

🌷 The School of EEECS sends warm wishes for a fantastic Easter break. Whether you're planning to rest or embark on exciting endeavours, we hope your break is going to be filled with happiness, fun, and memorable moments.

We can't wait to welcome you back after the break. 🐣

What a whirlwind of a week! 🎉

CyberNI Week has been a blast and we're grateful for your incredible support!

From debunking cyber security myths, to gaining insights from our dedicated PhD students, to networking at the career fair - we've journeyed through it all together!

Your engagement throughout the week has been fantastic. We aimed to enhance your understanding of cyber security, and we hope you're now better equipped to protect your digital life. 🛡️

Missed out on anything or want to dive deeper? No worries! We've created blog posts featuring all the insightful interviews with our PhD students in Cyber. Don't forget to check them out ➡️ https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/Leadership-and-structure/Faculties-and-Schools/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences/News/CyberNI-week/🔒

🚀 Empowering Women in Cyber! 🌟

Today, let's shine a spotlight on Louise, the Head of Innovation at CSIT (Centre for Secure Information Technologies). 💼💻

In our exclusive interview we delved into some pressing questions about Louise’s journey in Cyber Security. Here’s a sneak peek into a few topics that we covered:

🔍 Misconceptions in Cyber Security
🔍 Diverse Skill Sets & Innovation
🔍 Breaking Barriers

Check our carousel for more information, and let's celebrate the achievements of women in cybersecurity this International Women's Day! 💪🏽💻

Ahead of the , we asked our Cyber Expert to debunk our last but definitely not least cyber security myth of the week!

Eleni Kamenou, PhD is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Cyber AI Hub, and today she will share her insights on the Cyber myth.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field!

Check this carousel to find out Eleni’s perspective. 👀

Do you have a burning cybersecurity question for Eleni? Don't hesitate to drop it in the comments below! She’s ready to share her knowledge with you. 💬👇

Threats are only external...

Or aren't they? 👀

Today we will uncover yet another myth in the world of cybersecurity! Many people believe that "Threats are only external". Our very own PhD student, Ryan McGaughey, is here to debunk this cybersecurity myth and share his expert insights! 🔒💻

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field. Watch the video to find out Ryan’s perspective 🎥

Do you have a burning cybersecurity question for Ryan? Don't hesitate to drop it in the comments below! He's ready to share his knowledge with you. 💬👇

We are continuing our deep dive into the world of cybersecurity myths!

Next one we found is that "Scams are glaringly obvious". But is this fact or just a myth? 🔒💻

Our very own PhD student, Ryan Bevin, is here to debunk this cybersecurity myth and share his expert insights! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field. Watch the video to find out Ryan’s perspective 🎥👀

Do you have a burning cybersecurity question for Ryan? Don't hesitate to drop it in the comments below! He's ready to share his knowledge with you. 💬👇

If you want to learn more about Ryan and his journey into Cyber, check out his interview here 👉 https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/Leadership-and-structure/Faculties-and-Schools/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences/News/CyberNI-week/CyberNI-Ryan-Bevin.html

Exciting times ahead for those considering a career in Cyber Security or AI! 🔒💻

Today, our students had the opportunity to explore these dynamic fields firsthand at the EEECS Meet The Employers event.

From immersive VR experiences to networking with top industry experts in Northern Ireland, it was a morning filled with insights into defending against cyber threats and shaping the future of AI. The possibilities are endless! 🚀

A huge thank you to all the companies that showcased with us today!

ECIT Institute | CSIT | Queen's Computing Society (QCS) | Rapid7 | Baker McKenzie | Kainos | Anomali | Careers Queen's University Belfast | CME Group

Let's break a Cybersecurity Myth ☝️

🔒💻 As part of CyberNI week, we're taking a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity myths! One common belief is that "My passwords will keep me safe". But is this fact or just a myth?

Our very own PhD student, Niall Canavan, is here to debunk this cybersecurity myth and share his expert insights! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field. Watch the video to find out Niall's perspective 🎥👀

Do you have a burning cybersecurity question for Niall? Don't hesitate to drop it in the comments below! He's ready to share his knowledge with you. 💬👇

Queen's University Belfast

Think you’ve got the next big idea? 🚀

Then QUB Dragon's Den competition is for you!

Here is your chance to put your idea to the test and possibly win a part of a whopping £20,000 prize pot! 💰

But wait, there's more! 🎉 You'll get the opportunity to:

🌟 network with successful entrepreneurs
🌟 receive specialist mentoring and support
🌟 be in with a chance to walk away with everything you need to kickstart your business

This competition has kickstarted many successful businesses.

Could yours be next? 🚀

Apply by Monday, 12th February here 👉 http://go.qub.ac.uk/dragons-den

What a fantastic time we had at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 🎉

Having the chance to meet so many potential future QUB students was genuinely heart warming!

Ava McGurk from St. Dominic's Grammar School caught our attention and admiration as she won the "Health and Wellbeing" award for her thoughtful project on "The Invalidation of Emotion through Toxic Positivity".

Huge congratulations, Ava! 👏

🔬 Seeing girls in STEM excel is something we're super proud to support, and it brings us immense joy to witness young talents like Ava making significant progress in these fields.

Here's a special moment captured with Ava, her excellent project, and our very own Dr. Che Cameron.

We're thrilled to be at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition!

Swing by and get to know our amazing electronics team 🎉

It's a great chance to:

🎓 Dive into the details of our programmes
🎓 Engage in lively conversations with our current students (all the way up to our PhDs!)
🎓 And, of course, ask anything and everything about life at Queen’s

Excited? Find us at stand W34 until Saturday!

We can't wait to see you 🥳

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that we'll be heading to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) next week! 🚀

BTYSTE is an unforgettable experience for all second level students from Ireland, both north and south. We can't wait to attend and have a chat with you!

To make our interaction even more memorable, we'll be bringing the Tilt5 system.

🎮 It's a fantastic tool that allows learners to explore 3D modelling, game design, complex datasets, and so much more! Get ready for a comfortable and collaborative experience like no other.

Save the date:

📅 Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th January
⏰ 9.30am - 5.30pm each day
📍 R.D.S. Dublin

This is an event you won't want to miss. We hope to see you there next week! ✨

Join us for the annual Code Connect Challenge with Kainos! 🚀

🗓️ Mark your calendars! On Thurs 25th and Fri 26th Jan 2024, we're bringing you a thrilling two-day event to test your agile skills. It's the perfect opportunity to work on a "real life" project and showcase your teamwork and communication abilities.

🎉 Day 1 ends with a "show & tell" to stakeholders, and on day 2, we'll have an exciting "show & tell" and a reflective "retrospective" to wrap up the challenge.

👥 Don't worry, you won't be alone! We'll allocate you into teams of 6 students*, and mentors will be available throughout the event to guide and support you.

📍 Location: QUB Computer Science Building
⏰ Time: 9am - 5pm
🎟️ Secure your spot here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/code-connect-challenge-20-tickets-757760501057

*This exclusive event is open to QUB MSc Software Development students (full time or part time).