From Jeremy.Singer at glasgow.ac.uk Tue Nov 12 19:05:26 2019 From: Jeremy.Singer at glasgow.ac.uk (Jeremy Singer) Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:05:26 +0000 Subject: [Marionet] Manycore Newsletter #8 - Nov 2019 Message-ID: # Manycore Newsletter #8 - Nov 2019 ## Manycore network funding extended Brexit wasn't the only thing delayed past 31 Oct ... the UK Manycore Network funding from EPSRC was also due to finish on 31 Oct. However we are delighted to announce we have received an extension till 31 March 2020 - which will allow us to run some more workshops and publish our final report next year. ## EPSRC calls There are several highly relevant activities taking place at the moment. The Digital Security by Design challenge aims to increase the protection of software in the light of increased cyber-attack against various class of software vulnerabilities, through additional hardware protection capabilities architected around the containment of pointers, and the privilege by which regions of fine grain data can be accessed. See https://epsrc.ukri.org/funding/calls/iscf-digital-security-by-design-research-projects/ for full details. Info workshop in London on 22 Nov. Outline proposal deadline on 7 Jan. The Trustworthy Autonomous Systems iniative is well underway. EPSRC hosted a town-hall style workshop in October. An call for outline proposals for a Trustworthy Autonomous Systems hub is now live, closing date 12 Dec. See https://epsrc.ukri.org/funding/calls/trustworthy-autonomous-systems-hub-outline-call/ for details. A further funding call is due to be announced soon. ## Research workshops We supported the Scottish Programming Languages Seminar in Glasgow on 30 Oct - see https://spls-series.github.io/meetings/2019/october/ for details. Over 60 researchers enjoyed a keynote talk from James Noble (New Zealand) who described how "programs don't just simulate the real world, but rise from the abyss replace it." Other hot topics included Session Types, Dependent Types and APL. We have significant amounts of funding left to support further academic workshops. We can pay for keynote speaker travel, catering and room hire for events. Please get in touch with d.jacob.1 at research.gla.ac.uk to apply for network funding to host an event. --- https://manycore.org.uk Follow us on twitter at @UKManycore From Jeremy.Singer at glasgow.ac.uk Wed Nov 13 10:24:30 2019 From: Jeremy.Singer at glasgow.ac.uk (Jeremy Singer) Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:24:30 +0000 Subject: [Marionet] Manycore Newsletter #8 - Nov 2019 - Extra News In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Stop Press! Another item for the Manycore Newsletter #8 - this is just in... Rhys Perry from EPSRC writes... > Hello, > > I am writing to invite you to a joint UK Computing Research Committee and EPSRC workshop on the 6th December in Edinburgh. > > The aims of the workshop are to: > * Develop a strategy to rejuvenate and focus UK Computing Research for the next 5-10 years > * Identify key technical and societal challenges that computing researchers can address in partnership with the EPSRC and lead government departments > > The workshop programme will run from 9:45 - 16:00 and will include: > * Talks from researchers from non-computing domains, discussing the challenges they face and identifying opportunities for how the computing research community could help overcome these challenges. > * Formation of exciting, adventurous research ideas which could transform the computing research landscape with a view to development for EPSRC's Big Ideas initiative. > * A presentation on consultations, outlining how you can effectively contribute to getting the voice of the computing research community heard. > * Discussion on regulation - raising awareness and understanding of what regulation means in the computing research community, now and in the future. > * The UKCRC AGM will be incorporated into the event, and will include discussion on the mission of UKCRC as well as an update on work streams. > > Non-members of UKCRC and early career researchers are strongly encouraged to attend, as a diverse pool of attendees is desired. > This workshop follows on from a workshop organised by UKCRC and EPSRC in September 2019 held at Newcastle University. The report of this workshop will be published shortly on the UKCRC website. > > Please use the Eventbrite link to register for the workshop: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukcrcepsrc-workshop-tickets-80436607057 > > Please can you circulate this information to any colleagues that you think would be interested in attending. > > Many thanks, > Rhys > > Rhys Perry > Portfolio Manager > Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Theme > Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council > E-mail: rhys.perry at epsrc.ukri.org > Tel: +44 (0)1793 444466 --- https://manycore.org.uk Follow us on twitter at @UKManycore