Introduction
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This 2.5-day researchers’ workshop is organised
by the EPSRC Next Generation Wireless Network (NGWNet)
as a forum for presenting the on-going research in
the area of future wireless technologies. It aims
to represent research communities from both the UK
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Who should attend?
This event is attractive to scientists
and engineers who wish to learn from, communicate to,
and establish connections with leading experts in wireless
networks from the UK and overseas.
The venue
The NGWNet Workshop will be held at the University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls complex, which offers a superb accommodation,
conference, dining and function network at the heart of
Scotland's capital.
For more information: http://www.edinburghfirst.com.
Travel information
Edinburgh can be reached easily by air, land, or sea. There is also an extensiive public transport network that allows you to move quickly and conveniently within the city. For detailed information about getting to and around Edinburgh please click here.
The University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls complex is within walking distance/short taxi ride of the Edinburgh city centre, and is also served by numerous bus routes. For maps (in pdf format) of its location and layout please click here.
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Programme
The seminar is divided into 9 sessions of 1.5h each.
Each session will start with a 45 min introduction by invited
speakers, which will be followed by open discussion with selected
workshop participants presenting 5 min research summaries.
The sessions are in these areas of wireless
communications:
·
Capacity-approaching codes I and II
Chair: Prof. B. Honary, Lancaster University
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Multiple Input Multiple
Output systems
Chair: Prof. A. Burr, Univ. of York
· Networking
Chair: Dr. D.I. Laurenson, Univ. of Edinburgh
· Ultra-wideband and
applications
Chair: Dr. Mohammad Ghavami, KCL
· RF hardware
Chair: Prof. Y. Vardaxoglou, L'borough Univ.
· OFDM/multi-carrier, receivers
Chair: Prof. L. Hanzo, Univ. of Southampton
· Evening panel session
Chair: Prof. R. Tafazolli, Univ. of Surrey
· DSP for wireless networks
Chair: Prof. J. Chambers, Cardiff University
· Security
Chair: Dr. Stephen Hailes, UCL
For full programme details click
here.
The programme is subject to change. NGWNet, as a body, is
not responsible for the views or opinions expressed by individual
authors or speakers.
Workshop registration
Advance registration is essential as accommodation is limited. The registration fees are:
· £200
for the full event - 3 days / 2 nights
· £130 for 2 days / 1 night
The costs include full accommodation and meals. Additional nights accommodation can be booked at an extra £46 per person per night. For information on how to register please click here.
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