City University London is hosting the first in a series of events that aims to encourage interaction, knowledge share and collaboration between local technology start-ups and University staff and students.
event will enable businesses in the Old Street and Shoreditch area -
dubbed to find out more about City's School of Informatics, which offers education, research and consultancy in areas such as user experience design, computer games development and information security.
The programme for the evening will include informal networking, tours of the City Interaction Lab - one of London's leading usability testing facilities - and introductory talks by two City researchers. Professor Kevin Jones, who has more than 20 years' experience in Silicon Valley start-ups and corporations, will discuss what makes a place a great home for technology innovation, while Dr George Buchanan will explore how good user experience can create a competitive advantage.
Alex Elkins, Manager of City's Professional Liaison Unit, which is organising the event, says: "The University is just a stone's throw away from Old Street and we have so much to offer businesses in the area - whether they're looking to find bright new recruits or need technical support with product development."
Recent successes at City's School of Informatics include:
event will enable businesses in the Old Street and Shoreditch area -
dubbed to find out more about City's School of Informatics, which offers education, research and consultancy in areas such as user experience design, computer games development and information security.
The programme for the evening will include informal networking, tours of the City Interaction Lab - one of London's leading usability testing facilities - and introductory talks by two City researchers. Professor Kevin Jones, who has more than 20 years' experience in Silicon Valley start-ups and corporations, will discuss what makes a place a great home for technology innovation, while Dr George Buchanan will explore how good user experience can create a competitive advantage.
Alex Elkins, Manager of City's Professional Liaison Unit, which is organising the event, says: "The University is just a stone's throw away from Old Street and we have so much to offer businesses in the area - whether they're looking to find bright new recruits or need technical support with product development."
Recent successes at City's School of Informatics include:
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