Advanced Interaction:
Outreach
The group's focus is on users, interaction, problems, trends and issues, and so its nature encourages close collaboration with a variety of organisations in different ways.
Research collaboration
We enjoy a close collaboration with a variety of commercial and industrial organisations, developing joint projects and working on issues of mutual interest. On occasions we also carry out contract research, providing the expertise and facilities to enable a company to achieve a breakthrough or understanding that it could not have otherwise reached on its own.
Contact: Dr. Russell Beale (phone: +44 121 414 3729, email: R.Beale at cs.bham.ac.uk
Consultancy
Most of our staff are available to undertake consultancy, and can advise on a wide variety of topics. For full information on consultancy services available, please contact the Business Development Manager, Padma Reddy (phone: +44 121 414 2216, email: P.Reddy at cs.bham.ac.uk
Occasionally, the group will undertake a development project, if it believes it can offer a unique service and be cost-effective. Terms and conditions are available upon request.
Professional Development
The centre offers a number of professional development courses throughout the year at a variety of levels. Courses are advertised in the usual media, though tailored courses can be created if there is sufficient demand. Contact Padma Reddy to discuss specialised requirements.
Courses available include:
HCI and Usability |
Internet programming Server programming with Java - servlets, form processing, linking to databases Web site programming with Java Introduction to web technologies - HTTP, HTML, XML, XSLT, DHTML, Cocoon Java, Databases and the web Commercial internet technologies: ATG Dynamo, Websphere, Documentum Internet Security e-commerce site design |
Programming Languages |
Software Engineering Extreme Programming Usability for software engineers Distributed systems Mobile systems |
| Personal skills Client-facing skills for techies Team building and leadership Communication and presentation skills |
Future Briefings (management) Mobile Learning Intelligent Environments Intelligent Agents AI in interaction Research briefings |
Media work
Members of the group are available to work with the media, and can comment on most aspects of interactive systems, technology, social issues and other related issues.
Output has spanned all forms: national and local television, digital TV, national and local radio, webcasts and accessible writing.