Workshops

Discover free images from the Internet: tips and tricks

1.00 pm - 1.30 pm

by Umarani Jayapal | Senior Librarian, NTU
and Nurashikin Binte Mohamed Jasni | Librarian, NTU


Have you ever had difficulties finding copyright free images for your presentations?

Join us for a 30min webinar that will cover:

 Introduction to copyright
 Copyright Ownership
 Websites that allow you to make use of existing
copyright-free images for your presentations


This session is presented by NTU Library.



A brief introduction to AI technologies and applications

1.00 pm - 1.30 pm

by Associate Professor Nicholas Vun
Associate Chair (Academic),
School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE)

The talk will feature brief history and the evolution of AI, especially Machine Learning and Deep Learning approaches. It will include an introduction of the popular AI techniques and some applications that incorporated with various AI techniques.  




Outlines: 

 Brief history of AI
 Basic principles of AI (Machine learning and Deep Learning)
 Examples of various AI applications

Kick-start Your
Entrepreneurial Journey
with NTUitive 

1.00 pm - 1.45 pm

by NTUitive


Do you have a business idea but unsure what to do next?
Or perhaps you are in the early stages of starting-up and in need of some support, mentoring, and funding? 

NTUitive is here for you! 

We offer programmes and activities to enable enterprising individuals to navigate the startup world in a guided manner. 

Join this talk to find out the many ways NTUitive can support you in your journey!












How UX is shaping the
Future of Business


1.30 pm - 2.00 pm

by Mr Colin Mansell
CEO, Skills Union

UX Design is becoming ubiquitous and critical in almost every facet of the knowledge economy. As a result, industry’s demand for UX/UI design skills are in high demand, and design thinking is becoming an increasingly important skill for teams to master. In this discussion, we will talk about the trend towards human centered design and how companies must evolve to incorporate these methods into their DNA if they are to thrive in the digital economy.


Objectives: 

 Discuss the trends and challenges facing businesses in the digital economy
 Cover the importance of human centered design in designing and delivering products and services
 Discuss the talent challenges that organizations face when building skills in their teams

Colin has been involved in tech and education for the last 20 years. He originally studied for a BSc in Music Technology, and then earned an MA in Marketing, before building his career in the music and media industries in London, working with many clients including EMI, Microsoft and the BBC.