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9 Jan 2007

Gosling picture16th March:

Distinguished Lecture Series - James Gosling

On 16th March 2007, 12:00-1:00pm, James Gosling, creator of the Java Programmig Language, will present the next Open Lecture in the Annual CoE Lecture Series.

James, often referred to as the "Father of Java", has been extremely influential in the development of object orientation. One of his many interests has always been the teaching and learning of programming. In March this year, he will deliver an invited lecture at the University of Kent.

The presentation will include James' views on Java in education, and will allow a generous amout of time for questions and answers, so that the audience can interact with the speaker and get his views on topical questions.


Location: Cornwallis Lecture Theatre (CoLT1)
(entry through the Gulbenkian Cafe)

University of Kent, Canterbury Campus

(building J2/J10 on this map)

Friday, 16th March 2007
12noon - 1:00pm

 

The lecture is open to all visitors. If you plan to attend, please send us a mail in advance (to mik@kent.ac.uk) so that we can ensure space availability.

We are very happy to welcome James as a guest speaker ay our university.

 

Quick links
Sun Microsystems
James Gosling's employer
James Gosling: on the Java road
James' blog
Java
Home of the Java programming language

Wikipedia: James Gosling
General information, possible misinformation and rumours

 

 

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