VIRL is a network simulation platform that allows network operating systems, to run in a virtual environment. It provides a drag-and-drop user interface to design network topologies, an automated configuration engine to configure IP addressing and routing protocols, and a simulation engine based on OpenStack, allowing clustering across multiple physical servers. The VIRL platform includes virtualised versions of Cisco's four main routing operating systems (IOS, IOS-XR, IOS-XE and NX-OS), which can be connected to other network devices such as firewalls, layer 2 switches, Linux servers, or connected to external devices such as live BGP feeds or physical hardware. With the combination of real-world operating systems (using the same control-plane code as production routers), traffic generators and automated packet capture, VIRL provides a comprehensive platform for conducting network research, change validation, training, education, and network applications development. This talk will cover the VIRL platform architecture, focusing on the key components as well as looking at how such Network simulation system are being used in the real world.

VIRL is a network simulation platform that allows network operating systems, to run in a virtual environment. It provides a drag-and-drop user interface to design network topologies, an automated configuration engine to configure IP addressing and routing protocols, and a simulation engine based on OpenStack, allowing clustering across multiple physical servers. The VIRL platform includes virtualised versions of Cisco's four main routing operating systems (IOS, IOS-XR, IOS-XE and NX-OS), which can be connected to other network devices such as firewalls, layer 2 switches, Linux servers, or connected to external devices such as live BGP feeds or physical hardware. With the combination of real-world operating systems (using the same control-plane code as production routers), traffic generators and automated packet capture, VIRL provides a comprehensive platform for conducting network research, change validation, training, education, and network applications development. This talk will cover the VIRL platform architecture, focusing on the key components as well as looking at how such Network simulation system are being used in the real world.

Presented by James Benford on 13th March 2015.

Messaging to Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (METI) is an issue dividing those who want to announce our presence to the cosmos by broadcasting to the nearer stars and those who advocate international consultations on the societal risk of such transmissions. METI is the opposite of searching (SETI). METI transmissions to date are faint and very unlikely to be detected. If we do send messages, who should speak for us and what should they say? Should individuals and groups capable of announcing Earth civilization to the galaxy talk it over first? Recent development for starship probes to visit the stars will be briefly discussed

Presented by James Benford on 13th March 2015.

Messaging to Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (METI) is an issue dividing those who want to announce our presence to the cosmos by broadcasting to the nearer stars and those who advocate international consultations on the societal risk of such transmissions. METI is the opposite of searching (SETI). METI transmissions to date are faint and very unlikely to be detected. If we do send messages, who should speak for us and what should they say? Should individuals and groups capable of announcing Earth civilization to the galaxy talk it over first? Recent development for starship probes to visit the stars will be briefly discussed

Presented by Martin Fredriksson on 25 February 2015.

Over the last decade, a political battle has been waged over the use and control of culture and information. While media companies and copyright organisations argue for stricter intellectual property laws, many citizens and netizens challenge the contemporary IP-regime. Lately this has resulted in what could be described as a political mobilisation of piracy. This is maybe most evident in the formation of pirate parties that see themselves as a digital civil rights movement defending the public domain and the citizen's right to privacy against copyright expansionism and increased surveillance. Since the first pirate party was formed in Sweden in 2006, similar parties have spread across the world, from USA to Australia. This presentation draws on a study of the culture and ideology of copyright resistance that involves a series of interviews with representatives of pirate parties in USA and Canada. It will take this politicisation of piracy as a starting point to discuss how contestations over copyright and piracy extends into a wider range of conflicts over resources situated in the borderland between public goods and private properties, such as urban space, natural resources and traditional knowledge.

Presented by Martin Fredriksson on 25 February 2015.

Over the last decade, a political battle has been waged over the use and control of culture and information. While media companies and copyright organisations argue for stricter intellectual property laws, many citizens and netizens challenge the contemporary IP-regime. Lately this has resulted in what could be described as a political mobilisation of piracy. This is maybe most evident in the formation of pirate parties that see themselves as a digital civil rights movement defending the public domain and the citizen's right to privacy against copyright expansionism and increased surveillance. Since the first pirate party was formed in Sweden in 2006, similar parties have spread across the world, from USA to Australia. This presentation draws on a study of the culture and ideology of copyright resistance that involves a series of interviews with representatives of pirate parties in USA and Canada. It will take this politicisation of piracy as a starting point to discuss how contestations over copyright and piracy extends into a wider range of conflicts over resources situated in the borderland between public goods and private properties, such as urban space, natural resources and traditional knowledge.

This presentation specifically looks at ComWriter, its features and examples of how it has helped make academic writing more efficient and production for staff and students. Brett Wilson from Samsung and Stefan Pernar from Virtual Reality Ventures discuss some of the new Samsung VR technologies in the education space. In this episode, Dr Lyndon Walker from Applied Statistics, describes the process behind the creation of his statistics game, Stats Cats. This video is part of Swinburne's Digital Aquarium Deep Dive series.

This presentation specifically looks at ComWriter, its features and examples of how it has helped make academic writing more efficient and production for staff and students. Brett Wilson from Samsung and Stefan Pernar from Virtual Reality Ventures discuss some of the new Samsung VR technologies in the education space. In this episode, Dr Lyndon Walker from Applied Statistics, describes the process behind the creation of his statistics game, Stats Cats. This video is part of Swinburne's Digital Aquarium Deep Dive series.

The Biodevices PhD program is designed to develop future leaders in the medical device and diagnostics industry. Participants will be outstanding students drawn from the disciplines of engineering, science, medicine, design and ICT, or recent graduates with relevant business or technology innovation experience. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a structured three year PhD program that will include time in industry and units from Swinburne's Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation during the first year. It is envisaged that this approach will form the basis for industry-engaged PhD training in high tech industries in future. Recorded on 19 September 2014.

The Biodevices PhD program is designed to develop future leaders in the medical device and diagnostics industry. Participants will be outstanding students drawn from the disciplines of engineering, science, medicine, design and ICT, or recent graduates with relevant business or technology innovation experience. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a structured three year PhD program that will include time in industry and units from Swinburne's Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation during the first year. It is envisaged that this approach will form the basis for industry-engaged PhD training in high tech industries in future. Recorded on 19 September 2014.