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This was the CWC 2005

The CWC 2005 took place from 5th to 13th February 2005 at the University of Waikato, in Hamilton, New Zealand. We had over 50 participants from more than 6 different countries.
It was a great success!

  • 14. Februrary 2005: The Computing Women Congress in 2005 is over.
    The NZ Herald has run an article about us (NZ Herald article).

    Thank you all for comming along.
    And a big thankyou to all the helpers and supporters.

    We are currently sorting though the pictures and will have them online shortly.

    • 9. Februrary 2005: We are in the middle of it!

      We will have pictures online later this week. It is going really well. The keynotes have been amazing, the courses are interesting, and people start creating new courses on the go! More soon.

    • 3. Februrary 2005: Only 2 days to go!

      The Keynotes page is now online, giving you the topics of the keynotes.
      You can download extended PDF versions of the list of social events and the accommodation list.

    • 1. February 2005: Only 4 days to go!

      Here is the list of social events we are planning. One important information: Hamilton has no public transport on Sundays and only basic one on Saturday. If you want to be picked up somewhere, please send an email to organizers@cwc.org.nz in time.

      Registration is on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 11am in the S-Block Foyer and also during the whole week. If there are any questions regarding registration or social outings, please contact organizers@cwc.org.nz.

      • 1. Saturday (5th): registration open 10-11am,
        then: day trip to Raglan - the nearest village at the Tasman Sea (Beach, Cafes, Surfing). If you want to come along to Raglan, write an email to organizers@cwc.org.nz to make sure that we got a place in the car for you, or just come to S-Block before 11am on Saturday and try your luck.
      • 1. Sunday (6th): registration open 10-11am,
        then: visit at the Hamilton Gardens - one of the world's leading rose gardens, other thematic gardens as well, really nice for a relaxed stroll in the afternoon.
        in the evening: we book a table at the Iguana cafe/restaurant for 7pm. Everyone who arrives that evening can just come along. Ask for the table for the CWC.
      • Every evening during the week (7th-11th): we book a table at a restaurant/cafe every evening and everyone who wants to meet other people can just come along
      • Closing (11th): event to be announced
      • 2. Saturday (12th): Waipa Delta River Cruise: A trip on the waikato river with a paddle boat (think Mississippi but smaller) on the Waikato River with lunch or dinner. Registrations during the CWC or via email.

      • 2. Sunday (13th): day trip to Rotorua. One of the famous places in New Zealand with mud-pools and geysers. All very smelly but exciting ;-) Registrations during the CWC or via email (organizers@cwc.org.nz).

    • 27.January 2005: Only 9 days to go!

      The official opening of the CWC will be on the evening of Monday, 7th February - a change from the previous date. Saturday and Sunday (5th and 6th) February will now be taken up by a number of social activities.

      We are proud to announce that Susie Klein from Weta Digital will give the keynote presentation at the Opening. We are also currently finalising the other keynote presentations. Further details of all the keynotes will be announced here soon.

      Courses will then start on Monday morning. Enrolments are still accepted for the following courses :

      • SOEN1 Software supporting Business
      • SOEN3 The technical side of managing a project
      • PM2 Systems thinking and IT project management
      • PM4 Business Process Management
      • HCI3 What's driving the machine?
      • HCI4 Good Design
      • ACS1 Introduction to Computer Networks
      • ACS2 Programming of Robot Dogs
      • ACS4 Hands-on Knowledge Representation
      • ACS5 Pen-Based Computing
      • ACS7 Technical Innovation Workshop
      • ACS8 How Does Knowledge Get Into the Machine?
      • PTR1 How to give a presentation
      • PTR3 Mathematical proofs made easy
      • PTR4 Workshop for PhD students
      • PTR5 Tips and Tricks when teaching online using a MLE
      • PTR6 Teaching in big classes
      • PTR7 Writing a thesis: time management and presentation issues
    • 11.January 2005:
      The accommodation page is up now! If you wish private accommodation, you can get either a bed (or a place for your sleeping bag), or a place in the garden to put up your tent. There is also the Marae that could be booked. It is also possible to book student accommodation for NZ$46 from the University of Waikato. For accommodation in a hotel or model please refer to the list on the accommodation page.
    • 2.December 2004:
      Accommodation: There will be an accomodation page up soon! Besides, we are organising private accommodation for people who want to stay with participants from Hamilton. For example, you can get either a bed, or a place for your sleeping bag or some place in the garden to put up your tent. In addition, we are planning to book the university's Marae if enough people are interested to stay there. Please send an email with all your questions, suggestions and requests to organizers@cwc.org.nz.
    • 22.November 2004:
      The early bird deadline is extended to the 6th December. We will then decide which courses go ahead. Afterwards, the registration is open again.
    • 21.November 2004:
      We are supported by Women in Technology, New Zealand!
    • 15.November 2004:
      We are now in the womens calendar. Click here to see the announcement
    • 9.November 2004:
      The registration is now open: To register, follow the instructions provided on the registration form. When registering for courses, please check the timetable to avoid overlappings. A list of courses and presenters is available.
    • 2.November 2004:
      The timetable is almost finished. A preliminary list of courses and presenters is available. Registrations will be open soon.
    • 15.October 2004:
      It is spring now in New Zealand. Here is a nice picture of the university in October.

    • 2.October 2004:
      If you are interested in receiving latest news about the CWC (courses, timetable, etc), please subscribe at our mailinglist: CWC_interest.
    • 2.October 2004:
      The CWC in the (online) news:
    • 1.October 2004:
      We are still struggling with the time table. A list of courses and presenters will be out within the next couple of days. The time table still needs some coordination with the university.
    • 1.October 2004:
      We set up this News-page so that you can follow more easily what is happening. The previous welcome-page was moved to the about the CWC section.

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