Associate professor David Fletcher

Associate professor David Fletcher

My research work arises from collaboration with ecologists, particularly those working in conservation biology and marine science. The emphasis in much of my work is in providing new methods of analysis that are readily understood by other scientists. You can see a schools-video with an example of the work I do here.

Microsoft’s “Super Standards” mode: important facts

Microsoft’s “Super Standards” mode: important facts

The IEBlog let the world know how you’re going to have to opt in for their third (and counting) rendering mode that IE8 will support. You know, the one that should support CSS2 the way other browsers already do without such a mode. Put the following into your <head> section of your page and you’ll get IE8’s “super standards” mode.

The University of Udine

The University of Udine

The University of Udine was founded in 1978 as part of the reconstruction plan of Friuli after the earthquake in 1976. Its aim was to provide the Friulian community with an independent centre for advanced training in cultural and scientific studies. The University currently has the following degree programmes in: Agriculture, Economics, Engineering, Law, Modern Languages.

DalCor: mission statement

DalCor: mission statement

DalCor is focused on providing precision medicine through identification of genetically distinct patient populations that derive clinical benefits. By integrating clinical, biologic and genetic insights, DalCor intends to deliver superior outcomes in clinical medicine.

Research Institute of systems engineering

Research Institute of systems engineering

The Institute of Systems Engineering is part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis). Its staff has specialist skills in the combination of technical expertise to develop products. Among its partners are SMEs, national and international companies in the fields of electricity, mechanics, industrial production, life sciences and health.

Accessibility in public transport

Accessibility in public transport

Passengers with pushchairs or with heavy luggage also benefit from low-level access systems. The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) stipulates that public transport must meet the needs of disabled and elderly passengers by the end of 2023 at the latest. Implementation is well under way.

Exchanging value — negotiating technology licensing agreements: a training manual

Exchanging value — negotiating technology licensing agreements: a training manual

About the Guide — A publication on how to negotiate technology licensing agreements was published jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC). The manual entitled “Exchanging Value – Negotiating Technology Licensing Agreements” provides an introduction to some of the basic issues that arise in technology licensing negotiations and offers

Here are switzerland’s 100 digital shapers!

Here are switzerland’s 100 digital shapers!

In collaboration with BILANZ, Handelszeitung, Le Temps and 11 top-class jury members, digitalswitzerland has selected the 100 Swiss citizens playing the most important role in digitalisation for the third time. This year, 27 of the 100 Digital Shapers are women and 28 come from Romandy and Ticino. As a small country without natural resources, Switzerland has always been dependent on innovation.

The Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a five-year investment to provide underserved female entrepreneurs around the world with a business and management education. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative operates through a network of more than 80 academic and nonprofit institutions.

Bring your bike along for the trip

Bring your bike along for the trip

With a valid bike ticket, you can load your bicycles into most SBB trains and private railways yourself. The same applies to most postbuses. If your bike can be folded up and stored in a suitable carry case, you can even take it along free of charge as hand luggage.