News
CWI publishes news item about its research, education and the social impact of this research on a regular basis. In addition to news items, we also publish more extensive stories about high-profile research or about CWI contributing to tackling social issues.
Dijkstra Fellowship for Marcin Żukowski
CWI has elected Marcin Żukowski for the 2024 Dijkstra Fellowship. With this honorary title, CWI recognizes his pioneering role in the development of database management systems that had great societal impact, and …
"Fashion Beneath the Skin" - unique collaborative social Virtual Reality installation
Thanks to the volumetric video setup by CWI's DIS group, two remote visitors can simultaneously explore the virtual exhibition.
A peek inside art objects: new algorithm makes CT scan more accessible
An X-ray scanner, some small metal balls, and a newly developed algorithm. That is all you need to make a 3D model that enables you to look inside art objects without dismantling …
Tim Baarslag appointed as professor Mathematics of Cooperative AI at TU Eindhoven
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has appointed CWI group leader Tim Baarslag as professor Mathematics of Cooperative AI. From 1 June he has joined the Department of Mathematics of Computer Science.
Special Recognition for Sustainable Practice at ACM CHI 2024 for DIS
The Distributed and Interactive Systems (DIS) group from Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica received special recognition for sustainable research practice [Runner-up] at this year’s ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors and Computing Systems …
CWI research evaluated as ‘exceptionally high quality with strong societal relevance’
An international evaluation committee concludes that CWI shows scientific top leadership in many ways: CWI’s research is of exceptionally high quality with strong societal relevance.
Programming problem patched: PhD candidate discovers breakthrough in software security
By chance, computer scientist Hans-Dieter Hiep (Leiden University and CWI) discovered a ‘gaping hole’ in a widely used method for evaluating software security. Hiep patched the hole, causing quite a stir in …
DIS group showcases XR results in ERCIM News magazine
CWI's Distributed and Interactive Systems group showcases several of its research results in eXtended Reality (XR) in the May 2024 issue of the European ERCIM News magazine.
