Events and highlights

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science runs a range of exciting events throughout the year. Here you can find a list of upcoming activities and check out some of the highlights from our past events.

Upcoming events

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Graduation Dinner

Date: Thursday 12 April
Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Venue: $40 per person
Dress: General business attire
Venue: Wests Mayfield, 32 Industrial Drive, Mayfield

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our students graduating this April. On the eve of their graduation day, graduating students and their guests are invited to join School staff and "30 year Alumni" (graduates of 1982) for a three-course dinner at Wests Mayfield.

To attend, you must RSVP and make payment by 23 March. Contact Kathy Allan (02) 4921 5330 or Kathy.Allan@newcastle.edu.au for RSVP and payment details.

Proposed 2012 RoboCupJunior, Newcastle Regional Competition

The University of Newcastle, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment are proposing to host a 2012 Newcastle Regional Junior Robo Cup competition, however we can’t host a competition without dedicated teachers and parents to help run the event.

RoboCupJunior is a project-oriented educational initiative that sponsors local, regional and international robotic events for young students. It is designed to introduce RoboCup to primary and secondary school children, as well as undergraduates who do not have the resources to get involved in the senior leagues.

The junior league’s focus is education. RoboCup is an international effort whose purpose is to foster Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics research by providing a standard problem where a wide range of technologies can be integrated and examined. Visit RoboCupJunior.org.au for more information about the program.

Since 2009 there has been no regional competition held in Newcastle meaning that participating school students have had to travel to the Sydney Regional event. We are calling for expressions of interest from teachers and parents who would like to be involved in the organising committee to coordinate the 2012 Newcastle event.

To help resurrect the event, contact Jenny Taylor on 02 4921 7840 or email jenny.taylor@newcastle.edu.au.

Learn with Lego

Students are invited on campus to take part in a Lego mind storm activity with our postgraduate students and academic staff.

The aim of the activity is to give students an idea about electrical engineering as a discipline and career option, and is suited to students in years 9 to 12.

For more information, or to get involved, contact Jenny Taylor on 02 4921 7840 or email jenny.taylor@newcastle.edu.au.