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15 May 2019
From Siri to IBM Watson to the continuing debate on automation, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our future in many ways. As with many emerging technologies they would often be met initially with scepticism, critiques, and often fear as well. To help bring awareness to the general public on...
18 December 2018
“Researchers, funders and universities now recognise that UK research depends on software. 92% of researchers depend on software to conduct and analyse their research. 56% of researchers develop their own research software. However, 71% of researchers have no formal training in software development. This has lead to a crisis of...
14 November 2018
Objective: Socialising with the members. General Idea: Get people to the pub and have an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Benefits: Increase member morale and break the boundary between the committee and members. Summary: It was successful. We had some good competition, the members got to know the committee and vice-versa....
04 October 2018
Objective: Introduction to the society and a bit of networking. General Idea: Introduction to the society and what it does. Introduction to the committee members. An introduction to what research is. Why research is so important. The opportunities available to students in the University of Bristol Quiz. Networking over food...
28 September 2018
Objective: Increase awareness and membership of BURS. General Idea: The idea is to showcase to freshers what we are going to be doing over the course of the year to try and peak their interest and get them to sign up for our mailing list then our group membership. Benefits:...