50 Years of Computing in South Wales
computer science, events No Comments »The British Computer Society (BCS) is 50 years old,
On Thursday 22nd May 2008, the South Wales Branch of the BCS
is celebrating this anniversary with an event which reflects on the
development of computing in Wales over the last 50 years.
All welcome
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2008
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm (Doors open at 6.30pm for registration)
Venue: Faraday Lecture Theatre, Swansea University, SA2 8PP
Guest speakers: Professor John V. Tucker, Noel Cox, Rod Delamare, Steve Williams
Noel Cox and Rod Delamare, who have made huge contributions to the BCS in South Wales and pioneered the development of computing in a variety of companies and public bodies locally, will reflect on some of the computing milestones of the last 50 years.Professor John V. Tucker will speak about the local history of computing, and with Dr Steve Williams (Library), the development of the Swansea University History of Computing Collection. This event provides an opportunity to learn aspects of the fascinating transformation of computing and the BCS over 50 years, and to meet old and new friends.To book please wither e-mail events@itwales.com or telephone Claire at the ITWales Swansea office on 01792 602702.
Beti Williams
Director, IT Wales
Department of Computer Science
School of Physical Sciences
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
www.itwales.com
www.ictforumwales.com
