PhD students within computer science, interaction design or related area may enroll in the Internet of Things and People PhD course (also known as the IoTaP seminar series). However, you don't need to be a PhD student to attend the seminar. Everyone is welcome!

NB! The paper for upcoming seminars are announced a week in advance through a calendar invitation. That is, papers are not announced here on Canvas.

How do I enroll?

Enroll by email Bahtijar Vogel (Department of Computer Science and Media Technology - DVMT).

Are the seminars open for only PhD students?

No, the seminar series is open for everyone to attend. However, Outlook invitations are only sent to the IoTaP staff email list and other enrolled PhD students. Feel free to forward the invitation to others.

When is the next seminar?

The seminars are bi-weekly on Mondays at 11:15–12:00. A calendar invitation including the article to be discussed is distributed a week in advance. The list of upcoming seminars, including exact dates, is available under the "Modules" navigation.

How do I register for the seminar?

Under the "Modules" navigation, you can find the registration form for the upcoming seminars, as well as the seminars module with information about the presentations.

What kind of course is it?

The course is based on the presentation and discussion of scientific articles relevant for the IOTAP research centre. Articles can be suggested to the course responsible who decides whether it is appropriate or not. The articles should preferably be relevant to all three IoTaP research areas (i.e. interaction technology, user-centered development, and embedded intelligence).

At the seminar, the student presents the article (about 20 mins) and then a joint discussion follows (about 25 mins). The article to be presented and discussed will be made available at least one week in advance.

What are the criteria for passing?

To pass the 5-credit PhD course, the student needs to present at least two articles and actively participate in at least ten seminars. Students enrolled in the 10-credit course need to present at least four articles and actively participate in at least twenty seminars.

What will I learn?

The course contributes to the objective of demonstrating profound and current specialist knowledge within a delimited research area. The course also aims to develop the student’s ability to orally, with authority, present and discuss research and research results.

After completing the course, the student should have an understanding of current research questions in the Internet of Things field; have knowledge about the research areas interaction technology, user-centered development, and embedded intelligence; and be able to orally present and discuss issues within the area in an informed way.

The syllabuses for both the 5-credit and 10-credit courses are available in English and Swedish in the Files section. Contact person: Bahtijar Vogel (DVMT).

Can I see examples from previous presentations?

While we no longer record the presentations, you can find presentation materials from previous seminars under the 'Modules' navigation."