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HCDS|10 July 2024
Prof. Adem Chanie Ali from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, hosted at HCDS

Prof. Adem Chanie Ali, an Associate Professor of Media and Communications at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, will be hosted at the Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) at Universität Hamburg, Germany, for three months to work on the AI-driven Monitoring of Attitude Polarization in Conflict-Affected Countries for Inclusive Peace Process and Women's Empowerment (AI-MAP) project. This...

HCDS|9 July 2024
INNOVETH: Innovative Health Intervention for Ethiopian Migrant Domestic Workers in the Middle East

We are glad to to announce that the INNOVETH project, titled "Innovative Health Intervention for Migrant Ethiopian Domestic Workers in the Middle East," has been selected for the next phase of funding under the prestigious Transdisciplinary Approaches to Mobility and Global Health joint call for 2024. Among 130 applications, only 23 were granted this opportunity. This collaborative effort involves...

HCDS|5 July 2024
HCDS at the Homecoming Homeport Event

The Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS), together with other partners from the University of Hamburg (UHH), participated in this year's Homecoming Homeport Event. Under the motto "DEEPTECH X FUTURE PORTS," AUFBRUCH.Hamburg and homePORT (a brand of HPA) have been hosting the unique "Prototype & Technology Festival" in the Port of Hamburg for the third time since 2022. The event showcased a...

HCDS|5 July 2024
New Name, Same Mission: HCDS is now the Hub of Computing and Data Science

We are excited to announce that we are now the Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS). This change reflects our role as digital facilitator in research, our joint growth and evolution while maintaining our core mission: to foster and advance innovative solutions in computing and data science.

The new name highlights our role as a central hub for research, development, and collaboration within...

HCDS|25 June 2024
Talk by Alexandra Diehl on Weather Forecast Communication and Analysisttervorhersagen von Alexandra Diehl

We are excited to announce a guest talk by Alexandra Diehl from the University of Zurich, who will present her latest research on the visualization and communication of weather forecasts. Alexandra is a senior researcher and lecturer in the Multimedia and Visualization group at UZH's Department of Computer Science. Her work focuses on efficient analysis, decision-making, and communication of...

HCDS|5 June 2024
Jobs im Hub of Computing and Data Science

We are hiring!

The following positions are advertised to be filled soon in the HCDS:

Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in im Projekt „GENIAL4KMU“ § 28 Abs. 3 HmbHG 

Research Associate for the Project “DDLitLab” Sub-Project HCDS § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Who would like to help with all that digitizing?

Studium und Lehre|22 May 2024
Empowering Women in Tech: Ethiopian Summer School

The team led by Dr. Seid Muhie Yimam from the Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) secured a grant from the Google exploreCSR program. The fund enabled the organization of a two-week summer school in Ethiopia focused on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, specifically designed for women. Registrations had to be closed after just four days due to tenfold oversubscription. 

Applicant...
Forschung|15 April 2024
CRAMT Project Secures Second Place at Computer Science EXPO

On March 27th, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hamburg held a vibrant exhibition where ten groups of students showcased their academic achievements through Bachelor's and Master's theses, as well as findings from various projects and internships.

This event provided a platform for students to present their innovative work to a broader audience, including peers, faculty...

HCDS|25 March 2024
Jobs im House of Computing and Data Science

We are hiring!

The following positions are advertised to be filled soon in the HCDS

Research Associate for the Project “RESCUE-MATE” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG 


Who would like to help with all that digitizing?

Forschung|5 March 2024
Value-Oriented Metaverse

The workshop aims for a holistic perspective on the metaverse, understood as meshed extended reality (XR) worlds that interact with traditional information systems. These digital worlds integrate various technologies, such as AR, VR, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and social media. The metaverse enables an immersive and interactive virtual experience for users in a decentralized environment. XR...