Early internet users were mainly computer experts, scientists and engineers but nowadays, the Internet has become an important tool for information, entertainment, and communication in people's everyday lives.
On Sunday 19th December, Dr Henry S Thompson from The University of Edunburgh in the UK will give a lecture entitled, 'The future of the Internet'. The lecture will open with an overview of the origins and history of the Internet and will then move on to a discussion of current issues and predictions for the future.
Commenting on the lecture Dr Thompson said, "The internet is over 30 years old, and the World Wide Web about half of that. In a relatively short period of time, this technology has revolutionised the way we access information, conduct business and interact with each other. As technology has developed, the internet has become more accessible, making it easier for non-technical people to use and throughout the talk I will pay particular attention to the Impact of the Internet and the Web on everyday life."
Dr Henry Thompson is Reader in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science at the University of Edinburgh and has been using the Internet and the Web from their beginnings. As a member of the World Wide Web Consortium Team (W3C) he has also played a leading role in the development of many Web standards. His research, experience and commitment to the Internet and the Web will provide fascinating insight into the subject.
This lecture is the latest in a successful series hosted by BUiD lecturers and Professors from its partner universities. The lecture is free and open to members of the general public.
Dr. Thompson's lecture will be held at BUiD's Knowledge Village Campus (Building 17) at 6pm.
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first postgraduate, research-based university. The university was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognised British standards as reflected in its partnership with The University of Edinburgh, The University of Birmingham and The University of Manchester. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national research assessment that signifies research of international standard.
The not-for-profit university offers full and part time masters degree programmes and Continuing Professional Development courses in Information Technology, Project Management and Education.
BUiDs Masters Programmes in Information Technology, Project Management and Education have received Accreditation Eligibility Status from The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Commission for Academic Accreditation.
The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, The Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is managed by a provisional council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Seed Al Maktoum.
Emirates Group recently announced its support for the University by partnering through a financial contribution.
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