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CWI publishes news item about its research, education and the social impact of this research on a regular basis. In addition to news items, we also publish more extensive stories about high-profile research or about CWI contributing to tackling social issues.
Best Paper Award for CWI researchers at ACM MMsys 2016
New theorems for probabilistic systems in a random environment
PhD student Halldora Thorsdottir of CWI has developed new theorems for probabilistic systems which are influenced by a random environment, such as biological cell mechanisms or data transfer over the internet.
Firefighters better in position with mathematical model
How could firefighters position themselves even better in a region? If multiple stations are busy fighting a major fire, where should vehicles of other fire stations go to for optimal coverage?
Lynda Hardman appointed Professor of Multimedia Discourse Interaction
Lynda Hardman has been appointed professor of Multimedia Discourse Interaction at Utrecht University. It is a parttime appointment that Hardman will combine with her position as researcher in the Information Access group …
Faster computation of high-quality 3D images
PhD student Daniël Pelt of CWI has developed new algorithms for computer tomography (CT) for fast computation of high-quality three-dimensional images. This increases the practical use of this technology in areas such …
1 billion euros for Quantum Flagship
The European Commission has proposed to invest one billion euros in a Quantum Flagship, a large-scale European research program for quantum technology. Within the Quantum Flagship, researchers from various fields will further …
Dealing with uncertainties in simulations
Understanding uncertainties is crucial when designing computer simulations. Incorporating such uncertainties in simulations and mapping the bandwith of possbile values is the central topic of the inaugural lecture of Daan Crommelin at …
ERCIM News 105 on Planning and Logistics co-coordinated by Rob van der Mei
In April 2016, ERCIM News No. 105 was published: http://ercim-news.ercim.eu/en105. This issue features a special theme on Planning and Logistics, coordinated by guest editors Rob van der Mei (CWI and VU) and …
