IM-Alumni Day Autumn 2024
Dear Students,
We invite you to the 2024 IM Alumni Day lectures under the theme:
In Pursuit of Greater Good
Date and time: 19th of November 18:15 – 19:30
Location: Lecture Hall 1 at Ekonomikum or online through Zoom
Zoom-Link: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/64034677357
After the lectures drinks and wraps will be served at Restaurant Humlan. Free entry but pre-registration is required if you will attend at Ekonomikum. Click on the button “Register” to be taken to the registration form or follow this link.
If you are not yet a member of IM Alumn – please register – it is free of charge. You find more information on membership on the bottom half of the website https://www.im.uu.se/collaboration/alumni
About the lectures
In Pursuit of Play
Jon Back’s work has long centered around the playful side of life. In this talk Jon will present his approach to playful design explorations, using playfulness both as a critique and a constructive design approach. With a strong belief that it is important to care also for the
frivolous, he will present a mix of design and research to build an understanding of why you should play more, not only in your private life but also at work! We will see practical examples from previous and current projects, including playground design, museum interactions, and citizen dialogues. And maybe you will also get a sneak-peek into some upcoming projects.
Let’s dare to be Serious about the Unserious!
Jon Back is a senior lecturer in Human Computer Interaction at Uppsala University. His research is centered around playful design explorations in the borderland between the physical and the digital, with a strong focus on value-based activity-design to create feelings and emotions. He has a broad background in computer programming, design, pedagogical communication and game design.
In Pursuit of Quality
When Freddy Gustavssson applied for the Software Engineering program at Campus Gotland, his goal was clear. Fredrik wanted to get a better understanding of computers and software development in order to become a successful software testing professional. Fifteen years after the graduation, he is still in the business, spending the days navigating the everyday challenges of creating high-quality solutions. In this talk Freddy will share some of his experiences and learnings with you.
Freddy Gustavsson works as a consultant at System Verification, a company that specialises in software quality assurance. His main focus is software testing and test management. Furthermore, he also enjoys working with requirements and education. He was a student in Software Engineering at Campus Gotland from 2003 to 2006.
