Would you like us to visit your school?

We are always happy to come to you, whether to lead a discussion on Informatics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Cognitive Science - or to show you and your pupils some of our research work.

Findlay and AIBOs at East Calder Primary School

We visited more than thirty schools in 2007-2008 - and we're willing to travel..

LochGelly Primary School

Morna Findlay and Gail Sinclair from the School of Informatics passed a fun-filled afternoon at Lochgelly Primary School. Gail and Morna thought the pupils of primary Six were charming, intelligent and full of ideas. Here's what the pupils thought of them:

Dear Morna and Gail,

The whole of p6 was amazed at all of the robots you brought in. We enjoyed the robots very much and you and Gail telling us and showing us how these robots work. I think the majority of the class loved AIBO the best. We liked AIBO because he was a fantastic dancer and very intelegent and a heck of a dog.

Mr, Jones, class teacher, says: I think if the class had a extra £3000 they would buy an AIBO!

We liked the EPUCKS also. we dont know how you fit all that technology into one little robot. the EPUCKS were very clever, knowing how to dodge things using light sensors.

Now dont get us started on the connect 4 robot. Nobody - I repeat nobody could beat that thing but maybe Mr Jones could. Even though Mr Jones is probely the best connect 4 player in the school he still could not beat it.

Thank you once again, Scott and Jack and the whole of P6, Lochgelly South.

Thank you say Morna and Gail! So far, Mr Jones is the only teacher brave enough to play the robot in front of his class!

Would you like to come and visit us?

Informatics has regular Open Days, where you will be welcome to come and see our teaching and research facilities. We also invite schools to visit us - offering workshops for primary and secondary school pupils.

Have a look at some of the SCRATCH PROJECTS created by recent visitors Forrester High School S2 and Armadale Academy S2 (you will need to download a copy of SCRATCH to appreciate them.

IT4U - Computing Careers Event for S4 Pupils

In 28th May, we hosted IT4U - a computing careers event aimed at new 4th year pupils. The event was a unique collaboration between The University of Edinburgh, Napier University, Heriot Watt University and local employers. Pupils took take part in exciting workshops and met people who are working in computing as well as academic staff and students from all three local universities.

We aimed to encourage pupils to consider careers in computer science and related areas - especially bright pupils who might otherwise gravitate towards more traditional areas of study.

IT4U was a fantastic success and we will soon be meeting to decide when to hold IT4U 2009. Watch this space!

Edinburgh International Science Festival 2008 - Discover Science

The School took part in the Science Festival at the National Museum of scotland on Chambers Street, 31 March - 4 April.

Our students had a lot of fun helping children to program using the graphical prigramming language SCRATCH, the Connect 4 Robot was once again largely victorious and our talk on the future of computing was well attended for all five days.
Stephen helps a new programmer.

Demos

If you are unable to visit us, you might want to try our on line demos.

Take the Connect 4 Challenge! (click on Educational Materials an select 'game demo').

CPD for Teachers

We are already planning a series of CPD sessions for computing teachers in the coming academic year. Contact Us to find out more.

Get in Touch

For details contact our Schools Liaison Officer, Morna Findlay, and she will be delighted to get in touch with you.