New MSc - Data Intelligence

New and exciting MSc course is launched by the Computing section of Canterbury Christ Church University, part of the School of Engineering, Design and Technology in Data Intelligence. Aims to help address the employment skills gaps in this area. Course Details: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/data-intelligence  

The target is to bring people from non-computing and computing backgrounds into Data Science and including applied Artificial Intelligence techniques to analyse data, but building on the students' previous experience and knowledge.

Entry is to be a digital and numerically literate graduate with a degree (2:2 or higher) in:

• STEM degree subjects or near STEM subjects (examples of near STEM subjects include: Economics, Informatics, Accountancy)
• Non-STEM degree subjects: if your degree is not related to STEM, you will also need an A level in maths.

"The course has been co-designed with  IT professionals in Data, Business, Business Intelligent Analysts, Data Manager and IT Data security roles across the UK and Europe.

This is a great learning opportunity for STEM and near STEM graduates to become Data Project Managers" Dr Anne Nortcliffe.Head of School

To find out more go to: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/data-intelligence 

Dr Scott Turner: Problem-solving and Programming publications

 

Turner, S. J. (2018) Games in teaching programming: HE perspective. Invited Presentation presented to: Gaming in Education, Milton Keynes, 28 June 2018.

Hill, G., Turner, S. J. and Childs, K. (2017) The answers not on the screen. Paper presented to: 13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Athens, Greece, 24-25 May 2017.

Turner, S. J. (2017) Experience of using spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques. Paper presented to: 13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Athens, Greece, 24-25 May 2017.

Hill, G. (2016) Review of a problems-first approach to first year undergraduate programming. In: Wu, B. and Kassel, S. (eds.) Software Engineering Education Going Agile: 11th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE 2015).Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. 9783319291659. pp. 73-80. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29166-6_11

Turner, S. J. (2016) Enhancing computing student employability skills through partnership working in STEM outreach. In: Wu, B. and Kassel, S. (eds.) Software Engineering Education Going Agile: 11th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE 2015). Cham: Springer International Publishing. 9783319291659. pp. 67-71. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29166-6_10

Turner, S. J. (2016) Python junkbot. Poster presented to: Python Conference (PyCon) UK 2016, Cardiff, 15-19 September 2016.

Turner, S. J. and Childs, K. (2016) Artists. In: Caldwell, H. and Smith, N. (eds.) Teaching Computing Unplugged in Primary Schools: Exploring Primary Computing Through Practical Activities Away from the Computer. London: Learning Matters. pp. 51-72. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781473984332.n4 PMid:29202310

2015

Turner, S. J. (2015) Enhancing computing student employability skills through partnership working in STEM outreach. Paper presented to: 11th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE 2015), Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ), Germany, 29-30 April 2015. (Unpublished)

2014

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Problems first, second and third. International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education (IJQAETE). 3(3), pp. 88-109. 2155-496X. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijqaete.2014070104

Turner, S. J. (2014) Greenfoot in problem solving and artificial intelligence. Paper presented to: 10th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Chengdu, China, 24-25 April 2014.

2013

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2013) Electronic Online Marking Of Software Assignments (EOMOSA). Paper presented to: 9th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education, Milan, 13-14 May 2013. (Unpublished)

2012

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2012) Referencing within code in software engineering education! Computer Education. 10(166), pp. 5-8. 1672-5913.

Kariyawasam, K. A., Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2012) Is it visual? The importance of a problem solving module within a computing course.Computer Education. 10(166), pp. 9-11. 1672-5913.

Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2012) What's the problem with problem-solving? Seminar Presentation presented to: Learning and Teaching Conference, The University of Northampton, 03 December 2012. (Unpublished)

2011

Hill, G., Svennevik, E. and Turner, S. J. (2011) Green computer science courses. No more labs full of computers, we're going mobile!Paper presented to: 7th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education (CEISIE 2011): Green Computing in Higher Education, University of Northampton, 23-24 May 2011. (Unpublished)

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2011) Problems first. In: Hussey, M., Wu, B. and Xiaofei, X. (eds.) Software Industry-Oriented Education Practices and Curriculum Development: Experiences and Lessons. Hershey, Pa.: IGI Global. pp. 110-126. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60960-797-5.ch007

Kariyawasam, K. and Turner, S. J. (2011) Is it visual? Problem solving evaluation. Poster presented to: Learning Global - Fourth Learning & Teaching Conference, University of Northampton, 11 May 2011. (Unpublished)

2010

Turner, S. J. (2010) PowerPoint is just the start. Poster presented to: University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference: Learning Dialogues, University of Northampton, UK, 13 May 2010. (Unpublished)

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2010) Innovative use of robots and graphical programming in software education. Computer Education. 9, pp. 54-56. 1672-5913.

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2010) Innovative use of robots and graphical programming in software education. Paper presented to: 6th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education (CEISIE2010), Xi'an, China, 24-25 May 2010. (Unpublished)

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2006) The inclusion of robots within the teaching of problem solving - preliminary results. In: Steede, H. (ed.) 7th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Dublin: Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences. 0955200539. pp. 241-242.

A study of user experiences and network analysis on anonymity and traceability of bitcoin transactions

 

A study of user experiences and network analysis on anonymity and traceability of bitcoin transactions 

M A Hannan Bin Azhar and Robert Vause Whitehead 

School of Engineering, Technology and Design, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK

This paper investigates the anonymity of bitcoin transactions and the significance of awareness of the technology by bitcoin users, alongside their experiences in tracing transactions. Bitcoin enables users to carry out transactions anonymously with the virtual currency they possess without unveiling where the real-world source of the income has come from. These transactions may occur without revealing the location or any personal identifiable information of the person who is sending or receiving bitcoin. While there are existing surveys which test bitcoin user’s awareness of the technology, they do not focus on bitcoin user’s own experience using the technology in terms of tracing transactions and use of anti-forensic tools to increase the level of anonymity. This paper reports significance of user opinions on tractability and anonymity of bitcoin transactions and compare the user viewpoints from the survey with experimental observations using network analysis

Paper is available at: 

A study of user experiences and network analysis on anonymity and traceability of bitcoin transactions

MAHB Azhar, RV Whitehead - EAI Endorsed Transactions on Security and Safety, 2021

: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Crypto-currency, Digital Currency, Privacy, Security