30.4.2002: HIIT submits three proposals to NETS "Counterstream" call
Tue, 30.04.2002
HIIT submitted three proposals for the “Counterstream projects” call of TEKES’ NETS program. If funded, these smallish projects will launch in during the Summer 2002. The call is likely to be quite competitive.
1.3.2002: HIIT EU 6FP info WWW page created
Fri, 01.03.2002
The HIIT EU info page was added to HIIT WWW, explaining HIIT’s position regarding the sixth Framework Programme, expected to launch in November 2002.
7.2.2002: Fuego Core project funded by TEKES
Thu, 07.02.2002
On the same date, TEKES also awarded funding for the project Fuego Core: Middleware for Mobile Wireless Internet led by Prof. Kimmo Raatikainen of the University of Helsinki. The project studies middleware issues arising in the Mobile Internet, and aims at influencing the standardization of these technologies through IETF and W3C. Part of the work will be carried out in co-operation with the research group of Prof. Randy Katz at the Computer Science Division of the University of California at Berkeley.
10.12.2001: Seminar on Energy-Constrained Computation
Mon, 10.12.2001
The Basic Research Unit of HIIT organised jointly with the Laboratory of Theoretical Computer Science of HUT a seminar on Energy-Constrained Computation. Speakers included Heikki Mannila (HIIT/BRU), Markku Åberg (VTT), Patrik Floréen (UH) and Pekka Orponen (HUT).
2.11.2001: Semantic Web Kick-off Seminar
Fri, 02.11.2001
HIIT organised the seminar Semantic Web Kick-off at University of Helsinki, Porthania, Room P3. The seminar investigated the present state of Semantic Web research in Finland, with the aim of helping the planned research activity at HIIT to get off ground. Prof. Eero Hyvönen of the University of Helsinki chaired the seminar.