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Over 100 'jammers' signed up for Global Games Jam 2012
Over 100 'jammers' signed up for Global Games Jam 2012. For the 3rd year in the row Games Technology is hosting a site for the International Game Developer Association’s annual, world wide Games Jam. The 48hr event will see students, alumni, friends and professionals create teams with the aim to make an original game, on a theme decided by the IGDA, from start to finish over the weekend. Read more about Over 100 'jammers' signed up for Global Games Jam 2012 »
Secretary of State for Agriculture pays tribute to University Olympic Project
Secretary of State for Agriculture, Caroline Spelman MP, paid tribute to Staffordshire University filmmakers for throwing the spotlight on Staffordshire's farmers and food producers. Read more about Secretary of State for Agriculture pays tribute to University Olympic Project »
Sahara documentary ventures out onto International circuit
A Film Technology lecturer ventures out onto to the international film circuit with his new documentary feature. Read more about Sahara documentary ventures out onto International circuit »
Robots at the Science Museum
FCET's Sam Wane was invited to give a presentation at the Science Museum in London Read more about Robots at the Science Museum »
Six prestigious award nominations for Staffordshire film-makers
Six films produced by film-makers from Staffordshire University will contend for the region’s equivalent of the Oscars. Read more about Six prestigious award nominations for Staffordshire film-makers »
Wembley Arena joy for Staffordshire film graduate
A graduate filmmaker is celebrating his biggest success to date after securing a gig filming a live concert at Wembley Arena. Read more about Wembley Arena joy for Staffordshire film graduate »
Six prestigious award nominations for Staffordshire film-makers
Six films produced by film-makers from Staffordshire University will contend for the region’s equivalent of the Oscars. Read more about Six prestigious award nominations for Staffordshire film-makers »
Free Film Workshops for 19-25 year olds Saturday 26th November
Free Film Workshops for 19-25 year olds Saturday 26th November. Film Nation:Shorts - films celebrating 2012 Olympics Read more about Free Film Workshops for 19-25 year olds Saturday 26th November »
Guest Lecturer Martin Beeby of Microsoft
Martin Beeby, developer evangelist (Twitter: @thebeebs) is coming to do a guest lecture. Tuesday Ist November Green Lecture Theatre 1- 2 pm Read more about Guest Lecturer Martin Beeby of Microsoft »
Europe learn from Staffordshire University's e-learning practices
EUROPE will be learning from Staffordshire University after a €20,000 grant to promote innovative electronic and online teaching practices. Read more about Europe learn from Staffordshire University's e-learning practices »
Graduation Ceremony 2011
The Computing, Engineering and Technology Graduation Ceremony took place on Wednesday 13th July. Rob Pritchard from Britvic and Philip Stimpson, CEO of Meditech, were granted honorary doctorates at the ceremony. Read more about Graduation Ceremony 2011 »
International Partnership Students Graduate
Staffordshire University have been working with Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) for many years in the fields of Computing, Engineering and Business at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Read more about International Partnership Students Graduate »
Mini Web Conference
Mini Web Conference on Wednesday February 16th at 2pm-5.30pm, there was a mini web conference with great speakers. Read more about Mini Web Conference »
12 More Games in the World after Global Extinction Event
12 More Games in the World after Global Extinction Event For the 2nd year in a row students spent 48hrs in the Ruxton Technology Centre, planning, designing and making computer games as part of a Global Initiative from International Games Developers Association (IGDA). Read more about 12 More Games in the World after Global Extinction Event »
Lecturer, BCS Branch Chair and parish councillor Ian Sunley gets lit up every Christmas with Haughton Christmas Lights
Lecturer Ian Sunley gets lit up every Christmas or at least his home does in fact living in Haughton is an illuminating experience at Christmas with the Haughton Christmas Lights on until January 3rd 2011. Read more about Lecturer, BCS Branch Chair and parish councillor Ian Sunley gets lit up every Christmas with Haughton Christmas Lights »
Apply for Network Rail Placements and Graduate roles by 20 December - like Matt and Wayne be 1 in 100
Apply for Network Rail placements and Graduate roles by 20 December - like Matt and Wayne be 1 in 100 Read more about Apply for Network Rail Placements and Graduate roles by 20 December - like Matt and Wayne be 1 in 100 »
Festo Robotino training in the Octagon well attended
Sam Wane, senior lecturer in robotics arranged free training from Festo using the Robotino in the Octagon 23-24th November. Read more about Festo Robotino training in the Octagon well attended »
World karting record smashed by Staffordshire University graduate
THE WORLD record for driving a kart solo for 24 hours has been smashed by a Staffordshire University graduate. Read more about World karting record smashed by Staffordshire University graduate »
The Use of Industrial Optical Sensors 26th January 2012 at 6-30pm
The Use of Industrial Optical Sensors 26th January 2012 at 6-30pm (refreshments from 6-00pm.) Read more about The Use of Industrial Optical Sensors 26th January 2012 at 6-30pm »
Training in advanced industrial robot programming
Robotics lecturer Sam Wane and robotics student Dan Hart were sponsored a place on the Kuka robotics intensive four day training course in July. Read more about Training in advanced industrial robot programming »
Graduate in world record attempt to cycle Atlantic
A STAFFORDSHIRE University graduate is planning to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a custom-built pedalo – which he designed as part of his final year project. Read more about Graduate in world record attempt to cycle Atlantic »
Sam Wane demonstrated the evolution of robotics at Techniquest using FCET Robots
Sam Wane, senior lecturer in robotics engineering demonstrated the evolution of robotics and how the most useful robots available in the home take after insects at Techniquest. Read more about Sam Wane demonstrated the evolution of robotics at Techniquest using FCET Robots »
GradEX2010 – taking technology to another dimension
EXCITING innovations using the latest technology are to be showcased at Staffordshire University later this week as part of an annual exhibition of student work. Read more about GradEX2010 – taking technology to another dimension »
Computing student set to compete against Europe
A STAFFORDSHIRE University student has beaten tens of thousands of others to a place in the European finals of a computing competition. Read more about Computing student set to compete against Europe »
International Gathering of PhD Researchers at FCET
The Service Science and Innovation Doctoral Colloquium took place at FCET 22nd and 23rd March 2010 Chaired by Prof Lorna Uden, opened by Dean of Faculty, Professor Mike Goodwin The Colloquium is designed to provide doctoral researchers in Services Science and Innovation (SSI) with the opportunity to present and discuss their research in a supportive forum. Read more about International Gathering of PhD Researchers at FCET »
FCET builds stronger ties with the University of Karachi
A meritorious professor from the University of Karachi recently met with staff from the Faculties of Computing, Engineering and Technology and Health as part of a visit exploring cross-institution research and collaboration. Read more about FCET builds stronger ties with the University of Karachi »
Staffordshire University - Excellence in Computer Networking
Staffordshire University - Excellence in Computer Networking with Cisco Systems and success with Cisco Networking Competition, Cisco placements, Cisco jobs ands Cisco sponsorship at GradEX 2010. Read more about Staffordshire University - Excellence in Computer Networking »
Workshop on Human Adaptive Mechatronics 13-14 May 2010
Professor Hongnian Yu’s EPSRC-funded UK-Japan Network on Human Adaptive Mechatronics is organising an International Workshop on Human Adaptive Mechatronics to be held at Loughborough University on 13-14 May 2010. This will provide an opportunity for researchers in the fields of AI, Automation, Computing, Human Science, Intelligent Control and Advanced Mechatronics to present and discuss the latest developments. Read more about Workshop on Human Adaptive Mechatronics 13-14 May 2010 »
Global Games Jam comes to Staffordshire
GAMES designers around the world – including a team from Staffordshire University – are set to take part in a 48-hour computer games creating blitz. Read more about Global Games Jam comes to Staffordshire »
Success for faculty graduate in the 2009 Imperial War Museum Film Festival
Success for faculty graduate in the 2009 Imperial War Museum Film Festival Film Technology 2009 graduate Jakub Jedrzejewski has scooped second prize in the National Award Read more about Success for faculty graduate in the 2009 Imperial War Museum Film Festival »
Could you rent a room to an EU student?
Could you rent a room to an EU student? Read more about Could you rent a room to an EU student? »
Cable detection device shortlisted for national award
A joint project between Staffordshire University and Cable Detection Limited has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Read more about Cable detection device shortlisted for national award »
InnovateFest set for Staffordshire University
HUNDREDS of businesses from across the West Midlands are being invited to take advantage of the expertise on offer at Staffordshire University. Read more about InnovateFest set for Staffordshire University »
Success for Faculty Technology Graduates
A company formed by, and employing, Faculty graduates ST16 has won the Royal Television Society award for best digital innovation for the film 'Speed Dating'. Read more about Success for Faculty Technology Graduates »
Success at the Lord Stafford Awards for FCET graduates, enterprise and research staff
A web-enabled medical device developed with help from Staffordshire University to improve the lives of people living with diabetes has been recognised with a top business award. Read more about Success at the Lord Stafford Awards for FCET graduates, enterprise and research staff »
Peter Hooper IMECHE
Peter Hooper recently celebrated his election to Fellow of IMECHE with a number of institute members and fellows at Jaguar Land Rover Castle Bromwich Read more about Peter Hooper IMECHE »
BSc Film Production Technology students scooped the prestigious Royal Television Society Award for the student film Olivia.
BSc Film Production Technology students scooped the prestigious Royal Television Society Award for the student film Olivia. At the star-studded regional event, on the night of Thursday 29th November, the Royal Television Society also hosted the Baird Award for actor Robert Lindsey in the industry-packed show at the Town Hall in Birmingham. Read more about BSc Film Production Technology students scooped the prestigious Royal Television Society Award for the student film Olivia. »
Robots in the home - coming soon or urban myth?
The Manchester science festival starts on 24th October and one theme is 'Walking with Robots'. So naturally FCET's Sam Wane is involved throughout Read more about Robots in the home - coming soon or urban myth? »
FCET Film Technology Award Students nominated for THREE Royal Television Awards
Students studying on the BSc Hons Film Production Technology Award have been nominated for THREE awards by industry professionals including the BBC and ITV in the following categories: Best Entertainment, Best Documentary and Best Drama. Read more about FCET Film Technology Award Students nominated for THREE Royal Television Awards »
Mars Rover - Faculty graduate Martin Garland
Martin Garland, Design Technology for Robotics graduate, is now working at EADS Astrium on the Mars Rover. Read more about Mars Rover - Faculty graduate Martin Garland »
Kamran makes an impact at Karachi University
A Research Scholar and Teacher from Staffordshire University's Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology made an important contribution to a recent seminar held at the University of Karachi in Pakistan, stressing the importance of accessible and economical health care systems in developing countries and his own experiences of health care management systems in the UK. Read more about Kamran makes an impact at Karachi University »
New found friendship sparks marriage proposal for Staffs Uni student and colleague
Two students who fell in love at University after renewing a friendship of 20 years, will have cause for a double celebration as they both become graduates while making plans to marry in October. Read more about New found friendship sparks marriage proposal for Staffs Uni student and colleague »
11 to 19 STEM showcase - Get ahead with STEM
Staffordshire STEM Centre will be hosting a free drop in event Friday 18th September in FCET's Tom Ruxton Centre. Read more about 11 to 19 STEM showcase - Get ahead with STEM »
Graduate skills help BT technicians beat the recession
The first cohort of BT apprentice technicians to receive tailored training at University while working on the job, have just graduated with top quality foundation degrees while securing full time positions with the company. Read more about Graduate skills help BT technicians beat the recession »
Visit to broker new international partnerships
Leaders from five Indian institutions visited Staffordshire University's Stafford and Stoke campuses this week as part of an international fact finding mission. Read more about Visit to broker new international partnerships »
Mark's journey through education leads to a Masters
Fire service employee Mark Adams says his journey through education has given him a leg up the career ladder. Read more about Mark's journey through education leads to a Masters »
Tony and Louise are light years ahead
Tony Henderson and partner Louise Gill believe the skills acquired on the Forensic Computing degree puts them at the forefront of a new technological revolution. Read more about Tony and Louise are light years ahead »
Ed lands his dream job
Ed Catchpole is looking to make his mark on the computer games world having landed his dream job. Read more about Ed lands his dream job »
Rain won't wreck racer's European record
Staffordshire University Motorsport student Lloyd de Boltz-Miller has claimed new British and European records for most distance covered while driving a go-kart over 24 hours. Read more about Rain won't wreck racer's European record »
Wolverhampton student beats the odds to take University honours
A Wolverhampton student has taken a top honour after overcoming health barriers to successfully complete his degree at Staffordshire University. Now, a career in computing is beckoning Kunal Verma, and despite suffering a stroke in his early 20s, which left him with limited mobility, he has taken a step closer to fulfilling his long held ambition. Read more about Wolverhampton student beats the odds to take University honours »
The French Connection
Staffordshire University has established a new partnership with a highly prestigious Paris-based Grande Ecole - which will see over a hundred French students staying with families across Stafford for up to three months. Read more about The French Connection »
Graduation 2009 Computing, Engineering and Technology
The rain threatened but the sun shone on the faculty's graduation day July 8th 2009. The morning saw mostly Computing students graduate while the afternoon was dominated by Engineering and Technology. Read more about Graduation 2009 Computing, Engineering and Technology »
FCET Graduation 2009 Prizewinners
FCET Graduation 2009 Prizewinners. The Graduation ceremony is also an opportunity to reward extra special effort from graduates and other students. Read more about FCET Graduation 2009 Prizewinners »
Robotics Students Win Silver Medal
Robotics students Matt Hayes (level 2) and Ben Smith (level 1) beat last year’s champions from University of West England to achieve second place at the national UK Skills Mobile Robotics competition. Read more about Robotics Students Win Silver Medal »
To boldly go where no student has gone before...
A Staffordshire University student recreated the bridge of a Star Trek inspired spaceship as part of his final year film project. Read more about To boldly go where no student has gone before... »
Faculty Cricket - Staffs Masters Tapeball Twenty Twenty SMasTT
FCET MSc students have a tradition of playing cricket as a counterpoint to their studies and this year saw the start of Staffs Masters Tapeball Twenty Twenty SMasTT a game loosely based on 20-20 cricket. Read more about Faculty Cricket - Staffs Masters Tapeball Twenty Twenty SMasTT »
David Kidney MP Opens Office for Thriving Local Business
Stafford MP David Kidney joined a Staffordshire University graduate company to celebrate its expansion into new premises. Read more about David Kidney MP Opens Office for Thriving Local Business »
Young Independent Film and Television Awards
The YIFTAS are an opportunity for young people to showcase their work and meet industry professionals. Read more about Young Independent Film and Television Awards »
Fast Track Students Keep it Legal
Motorsport Technology students from FCET will be providing a pit-crew to support fast tracking law student Roger Grimshaw in his sponsored Mini in the Mini Challenge Read more about Fast Track Students Keep it Legal »
Engineering the Curriculum
Sam Wane, the Faculty's Senior Lecturer in Robotics, is one of the main contributors to a new teaching DVD for schools, called 'Engineering the Curriculum' Read more about Engineering the Curriculum »
Prize Winning Product presented by FCET Graduate to BCS North Staffs
Data Driven Logistics' Business Development Director, Kevin Taylor who is a Faculty Graduate, is to address the North Staffs Branch of the BCs about DDL's prize winning product ‘Canditv®’. Read more about Prize Winning Product presented by FCET Graduate to BCS North Staffs »
Human Adaptive Mechatronics Workshop January 2009
The recent Human Adaptive Mechatronics Workshop January 2009 drew participants from as far afield as Japan and China including two professors from Tokyo Denki University who first proposed the concepts of Human Adaptive Mechatronics. Read more about Human Adaptive Mechatronics Workshop January 2009 »
The Crimes That Shook Britain - Film Production Technology and on Sky
The series that Fiona Graham, FCET Film Production Technology senior lecturer, developed and pitched for Sky started broadcasting on Monday 3rd November first on the Crime Network and then on Sky's History Channel. Read more about The Crimes That Shook Britain - Film Production Technology and on Sky »
UK-Japan Network EPSRC Postgraduate Workshop on Human Adaptive Mechatronics (HAM)
The UK-Japan Network, sponsored by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, will hold a UK Postgraduate Workshop on Human Adaptive Mechatronics (HAM) at Staffordshire University Beaconside on 15-16 January 2009. Read more about UK-Japan Network EPSRC Postgraduate Workshop on Human Adaptive Mechatronics (HAM) »
FCET’s Ian Sunley and Professor Lorna Uden in European Placements collaboration
FCET’s Ian Sunley and Professor Lorna Uden participate in a working group meeting of the European University – Enterprise Cooperation Network which is part of the Erasmus funded Life Long Learning Programme. Read more about FCET’s Ian Sunley and Professor Lorna Uden in European Placements collaboration »
A first for Stafford campus BSc Hons Film Production Technology
A first for Stafford campus BSc Hons Film Production Technology course this year.... A student film crew has been nominated for the prestigious Royal Television Society Awards 2008 for the Drama category. Read more about A first for Stafford campus BSc Hons Film Production Technology »
New University Professorships within the Faculty
Three new University Professorships within the Faculty are further recognition of the quality of research and teaching within FCET. Dave Cheshire is Professor of Design Technology, Torfeh Sadat-Shafai is Professor of Physical Electronics and Lorna Uden is both Professor of Information Technology here and an adjunct professor at the University of Vaasa, Finland in the Technology Management department. Read more about New University Professorships within the Faculty »
Not the end of the world but the start of a new career
Not the end of the world but the start of a new career! Faculty placement students go all over the world and for over ten years some of them have gone to CERN Large Hadron Collider on the Swiss French border near Geneva. This is very special placement and only the top 2% of students are invited to apply but it opens the door to a whole world of exciting opportunities. Image: copyright CERN Read more about Not the end of the world but the start of a new career »
New Look Beacon Building
For the last twelve months the oldest part of the Beacon Building has been swathed in plastic and surrounded by scaffolding but at last the wrapping has come off, the workmen have almost disappeared and a new Beacon has appeared. Read more about New Look Beacon Building »
Computing, Engineering and Technology Graduation Ceremony
The Computing, Engineering and Technology Graduation Ceremony took place on Tuesday 8th July. Wing Commander Andy Green, the fastest man on earth, and Mike Short, Vice President of Research and Development at Telefonica O2 Europe, were granted honorary doctorates at the ceremony. Read more about Computing, Engineering and Technology Graduation Ceremony »
Prize winning students in Computing, Engineering and Technology
A number of students were awarded prizes at this years Computing, Engineering and Technology Graduation ceremonies Read more about Prize winning students in Computing, Engineering and Technology »
Jonathan Westlake Digital Doctor
Once a month Jonathan Westlake is Radio Stoke's Digital Doctor on the Pete Morgan Breakfast Show. Read more about Jonathan Westlake Digital Doctor »
Martin Garland wins West Midlands IET sponsored University Challenge
Martin Garland won the Institution of Engineering and Technology's West Midlands region sponsored University Challenge with his Robot Spider Read more about Martin Garland wins West Midlands IET sponsored University Challenge »
Automotive student steps project up a gear
A Staffordshire University student has converted his lecturer¹s car to run on used vegetable oil as a finale to his degree studies. Alex Cooper, 23, who is set to graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Automotive Design Technology, conducted the biofuel experiment as part of his final year project. Read more about Automotive student steps project up a gear »
Monumental Games Partnership
Massive Multiplayer On-line Game middleware and online game developer Monumental Games have given the Faculty's new Multiplayer Online Games Design award a £150,000 licence to use as an integral part of the award. Read more about Monumental Games Partnership »
MMOG-Fest 08
The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology are hosting a 2 day conference on all aspects of the growing field of study that includes Massive Multiplayer On-line Games and Virtual or Persistent Worlds, eg Second Life, from the industry, academic, technological and the individual perspective. Read more about MMOG-Fest 08 »
Academics explore virtual worlds at MMOG - Fest 08
Academics and representatives from the gaming industry will be coming together at MMOG-Fest 08 to explore all aspects of Massively Multiplayer Online Games and Virtual or Persistant Worlds. Read more about Academics explore virtual worlds at MMOG - Fest 08 »
GradEX 08 Winners
Our graduate exhibition, GradEX 08, was held on 25th April in the Ruxton Technologies Centre. The prize giving took place in the Ruxton Lecture Theatre. Read more about GradEX 08 Winners »
Adrian Low Sponsored Bike Ride
Professor Adrian Low, cheered by colleagues, pauses briefly at the Ruxton Technologies entrance to the Faculty at Stafford on his Lands End to John O'Groats Sponsored bike ride - 300 miles done, only 575 to go! Read more about Adrian Low Sponsored Bike Ride »
