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April 2008 - Posts

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:20 AM

Unlocking Darwinian Research with SQL Server 2008

Researchers in Cambridge University have been using the new spatial data types in SQL Server to help them better understand pre-Darwinian work on diversity and variation, originally recorded in the 1820's. This is a fascinating case-study that demonstrates
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Monday, April 21, 2008 7:56 PM

All books have now been re-located!

Woah! We've had a busy few days getting all the books out of the door, and I'm pleased to report that they're all gone! You've cleaned us out. Apologies to those who couldn't adopt the book the wanted - this has been hugely popular. If you missed out,
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Thursday, April 17, 2008 1:12 PM

The Women in Games Conference 2008

WIth so many of you involved in Games Development and Design, I thought you might be interested in this conference. Please note that academic papers are being sought from both lecturers and students and that this is not a women only event. Claire Technorati
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:19 PM

Nominate your key students to be next year's Microsoft Student Partner

It is the time of year when we are recruiting the next batch of Microsoft Student Partners. We really welcome your nominations; preferably one per university and a student who is in their 2nd year so that they can gain experience prior to any internship.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:54 PM

Still more books looking for a new home

Dear UK Academics, I recently posted about some books that we would like to donate to your libraries. I had a fair number of requests and was able to send out some very heavy parcels. I still have some books left though, so if you would like to claim
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:46 AM

Paolo joins the UK Academic Team

Hi, Our newest team member, Paolo Barone, is now up to speed and is getting involved in our activities. His role is that of a Depth Evangelist - you can find out what that means and how it may be of help to you by reading this post on his new blog . Claire
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:17 PM

Game Developers Conference materials now available

The XNA materials presented at the recent Games Developers Conference are now available. I know from those of you that attended that this was an excellent conference so I hope you find these useful. Claire Technorati Tags: XNA , Game Development. , Teaching
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Monday, April 07, 2008 5:16 PM

Free Project 2007 seminars

Our colleagues in the Education Team have arranged a free half-day seminar that will run 4 times starting this week in London. If you find that you are never quite on top of your To Do Lists then this is the seminar for you. Click here for further details
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Monday, April 07, 2008 4:59 PM

University staff now able to buy Office at £38.95 too

By now we hope that all your students are aware that they can buy a legal copy of Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 for the bargain price of £38.95 - for details please refer to our previous Ultimate Steal posts. The really good news is that now staff are
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Monday, April 07, 2008 3:21 PM

Inspiration Tour debrief

With only 5 dates left to go, the Inspiration Tour presenters are quite excited about what has been achieved. Please point your students to look at Ed's blog where they can get access to all of the sessions online and get links to the materials that were
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Friday, April 04, 2008 3:20 PM

Free books for your library

We have a collection of books in our cupboard that would like a new home in your department library. Please take a look at the list and let us know which ones are of interest to you, I will update the list as items are requisitioned. Apologies to our
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Thursday, April 03, 2008 4:41 PM

Free Silverlight posters

I have 100 free Silverlight posters to give away to UK universities. If you would like some then please email me . (max 4 per university) Claire Technorati Tags: Silverlight , Teaching Share this:
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Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:35 PM

Do you want to join our Silverlight pilot programme?

It was great to see so many of you at historic Bletchley Park for our Silverlight day. All the presentations from the event can now be found here. http://cid-54712127c08e35e8.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public/Silverlight%20Event We are now recruiting
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:03 PM

Human Computer Interaction redefined

This interesting article and video will get you thinking. Claire Technorati Tags: Human Computer Interaction , Teaching , Student Share this:
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