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Human Computer Interaction Conference to Generate Over £300,000 for Local Economy
Release Date: 02 Sep 2010
Approximately 200 delegates from around the world are expected to descend on Dundee next week 6-10 September 2010 to attend the UK's largest human computer interaction conference (HCI), HCI2010. World-renowned American computer scientist Dr Ben Shneiderman has been announced as the opening keynote speaker for the conference, which is organised by the University of Abertay Dundee and BCS, the chartered institute for IT, with the assistance of the Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau.
Family Fortunes
Release Date: 09 Aug 2010
During the August 9 episode of the BBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are', television presenter Monty Don discovered he is a direct descendant of Dundee's famous Keiller Family.
Dundee Rep Theatre's Restaurant Celebrate a Hat Trick
Release Date: 05 Jul 2010
For the third year running Dundee Rep Theatre's restaurant picked up Dundee City Centre Retail Awards, Eating Place of the Year in a glittery ceremony last week. Based in the heart of Dundee's cultural quarter the theatre's restaurant is a unique hub, a place to relax and enjoy freshly cooked food in a creative atmosphere.
Annual Conference is No Game
Release Date: 01 Jul 2010
Dundee and Angus reaffirms its reputation as a leading business tourism destination with the announcement that it is to host the largest UK human-computer interaction conference, HCI2010. The 24th BCS International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), which studies the interaction between people (users) and computers, will see around 200 researchers, developers and industrialists from around the world descend on the University of Abertay Dundee for this week long event taking place from 6 ? 10 September 2010.
Take a Hike with the Angus Glens Walking Festival
Release Date: 01 Jun 2010
The four-day Angus Glens Walking Festival, which starts on Thursday, June 3, has already attracted more walkers than ever to sign up for at least one walk in the Angus countryside. However, although several of the walks are fully-booked, there are still places available on a few of the walks and at the evening events.
Come To The Fair!
Release Date: 03 May 2010
The programme has been announced for the first Tayroots Local History and Genealogy Fair, which is being held in Kirriemuir's newly-refurbished Town Hall on Saturday, May 15.
Discover Your Wartime Relatives at Verdant Works
Release Date: 27 Apr 2010
Anyone keen to find out more about the daily lives of their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents during the Second World War, should go along to Verdant Works on Bank Holiday Monday.
Prototype: Craft in the Future Tense
Release Date: 21 Apr 2010
It may not be immediately apparent what an artist has in common with a biomedical engineer or what links an architect with a business innovator but it should become clearer at a major symposium being held at the University of Dundee this summer as part of a nationwide celebration of craft in Scotland.
Catch Up With Your Family's Kirrie Connections!
Release Date: 20 Apr 2010
As part of the Barrie 2010 celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of the creator of Peter Pan, a Local History & Genealogy Fair will be held in JM Barrie's hometown, Kirriemuir, on Saturday, May 15.
Funding Available for Tourism-Related Projects
Release Date: 13 Apr 2010
With the closing date for the latest round of funding from the Innovation and Development Fund fast approaching, the judging panel are keen to hear of any innovative schemes which will encourage more visitors to spend time in Angus and Dundee.
They Came, They Saw, They Watched the Film!
Release Date: 12 Apr 2010
The 220 film fans who were lucky enough to receive free tickets to Pictavia's exclusive screening of the yet-to-be released movie Centurion on Saturday, April 10, were joined by a few very special guests - three Roman Centurions!
Trace Your Family's Tartan Roots!
Release Date: 29 Mar 2010
Researching family history is one of the world's most popular pastimes - and, thanks to TV programmes such as 'Who Do You Think You Are?' and events such as the Angus and Dundee Roots Festival, large numbers of people across Angus and Dundee are currently tracing their own family tree.
Tartan Day Tunes Up!
Release Date: 16 Mar 2010
The music of Scotland is a key feature of this year's Tartan Day Scotland celebrations, which take place across Angus from April 2 until April 11. Tartan Day Scotland, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, highlights the very best of Scotland, with the fantastic music, song and dance created by Scots past and present featuring in many of the Tartan Day Angus events.