The main event of the week is the Official Birthday Celebration at the Bridgewater Hall, on June 17th, 1998. This will include switching on the replica ‘Baby’, and a ‘special effects’ show to illustrate the impact of computers on society. The Conferences - The Related Activities - The Birthday Party!
The Conferences
Computers at work A series of conferences gives a taste of the enormous diversity of subjects affected by the great and dramatic on-going changes in computing, many of these pioneered in Manchester. In conference For more details about these prestigious events, please see the relevant insert sheet at the end of this brochure.	Meet fellow professionals at one of the conferences The Golden Anniversary of Computing - 1948 and Beyond, 17/6/98 to 19/6/98 Three days, beginning with the switching on of the rebuilt ‘Baby’, which celebrate the birth of the computer at The University of Manchester, and the history of the outstanding collaboration between the University, Ferranti and ICL. 12th European Simulation MultiConference - ESM ‘98, 16/6/98 to 19/6/98 Four days providing a range of themed ‘tracks’ in selected areas of simulation, together with an industrial exhibition. Topics cover the history of Simulation, the tools and methodologies, and many specialist applications such as military, medical, artificial intelligence, robotics, and education. 1998 Joint International Conference and Symposium on Logic, 15/6/98 to 19/6/98 Five days offering a forum for the discussion of new accomplishments in logic programming, a consideration of new research based on ideas originating from this field, and the relationship between logic programming and other areas of computer science. Computers in Structural Chemistry and Molecular Biology, 16/6/98 to 17/6/98 Two days looking at past achievements and future projections in a variety of areas, such as X-ray crystallography, NMR, electron microscopy image reconstruction, databases for chemical structures, and genome projects. The conference considers the fantastic challenge and opportunity for growth in the next millennium. Numerical Analysis and Computers: 50 Years of Progress, 16/6/98 to 17/6/98 Two days describing how numerical analysis has been influenced by the development of computers over the past fifty years, and the role that is likely to be played by high performance computing on the future of numerical analysis. Celebrating Information Services Development in Higher Education, 16/6/98 to 18/6/98 Three days covering a number of topics in the field of Information Services in Education, including the Dearing Report, European Telematics Initiatives, and Information Services in Higher Education in the next ten years. It will be of interest to a wide range of education professionals, from librarians to directors of computer centres and information systems. Medical Informatics, 16/6/98 to 17/6/98 Two days consisting of presentations on a wide range of topics of interest to a broad spectrum of health care professionals, those carrying out research into this field, and anyone who wishes to find out more about computers in medicine.

The Town Hall, Manchester                  .

The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, where the 'Baby' will be displayed in 1998

Related Activities

Manchester City Many exciting related activities are planned by the City and the University for 1998, some concurrent with the 50th Anniversary celebrations, and others extending throughout the summer. ICL Computers in education Just as computers have touched the lives of everyone in the community, so we hope that everyone in the community will find something to enjoy in the celebrations.

Media Corridor, Summer 1998, The City of Manchester A ‘Media Corridor’ from the University to the Museum of Science and Industry will give everyone the opportunity to experience a range of computer-related multi-media activities and exhibitions. Come along and try it! Digital Summer ‘98, The City of Manchester Three months of events and exhibitions that showcase the best of local and international talent in the creative use of new information and communications technology, including artists, designers, technologists and entrepreneurs. It begins on June 17th 1998 with ten days of events to support the University of Manchester's 'Golden Anniversary Celebrations'. During June, Manchester hosts the International Conference for Telecities, with delegates from more than 50 cities across Europe, and in September, Manchester stages the world premier electronic art event ‘The International Symposium for Electronic Art’ (ISEA '98), hosting this jointly with Liverpool. This event is followed by the Manchester Festival of Arts and Digital Media. Open Day, June 20th 1998, The University of Manchester, Department of Computer Science Everyone is welcome to come along and see the work - past and present - that has kept Manchester at the forefront of computing. The John Owens Building at The University of Manchester The Manchester Museum There will be a series of exhibitions and interactive displays on the history of computing. The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester The replica of the ‘Baby’ machine, the world’s first real computer, rebuilt especially for the celebrations, will be on display as part of a permanent computing exhibition. ‘The Impact of Computing’ show This is a ‘special effects’ event, to illustrate the impact computers have had on society, in an entertaining and interesting way.

The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester

The Bridgewater Hall, the new home of the Hallé Orchestra