The event on the 12-13th September 2024, held in London, and hosted by City University, was organised by the UK Chapter of the Eurographics Society, which has run this conference since 1983, when the first instance took place 28-29 March 1983 at University of York. It gathered researchers, industry and academics from the visual computing community, providing a platform for cutting-edge discussions on computer graphics and data visualisation.
Professor Jonathan C. Roberts delivered a full paper on authentic assessments, where he explained how he leads students to create their own data-art visualisation artwork, which is displayed in an art exhibition at the end of the year. Mrs Rhiannon Owen, a PhD student funded by the UKRI funded, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Computing (AIMLAC) doctoral training programme, presented her work on guidelines for clear visualisation display on a poster. Finally, Mr Aron Owen, a PhD student from the school, presented late-breaking topics as a poster presentation, on using AI to help visualisation designers create different visualisation mock-ups, offering a glimpse into his latest findings.
Creating Data Art: Authentic Learning and Visualisation Exhibition,
Jonathan C. Roberts [paper] [metadata]
Visual Storytelling: A Methodological Approach to Designing and Implementing a Visualization Poster
Rhiannon S. Owen and Jonathan C. Roberts [paper] [meta data ]
Towards a Generative AI Design Dialogue
Aron E Owen, Jonathan C. Roberts [paper] [preprint]
Beyond the intellectual exchange, the researchers took time to enjoy London’s rich culture. After a productive day at the conference, conference attendees embarked on a walk, through scenic London. Walking past the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, they crossed the striking Millennium Bridge, taking in views of the London skyline before strolling along the Thames. As they continued their walk, the team treated themselves to ice cream while admiring the historic surroundings. Later, they arrived at the South Bank, where they enjoyed a casual evening filled with burgers and games, making the most of the vibrant atmosphere.
The CGVC 2024 conference, renowned for fostering collaboration between researchers and industry professionals, once again succeeded in advancing the field of visual computing. The papers presented will soon be available in the Eurographics Digital Library, contributing to ongoing advancements in data visualization and analysis.
I had a great experience at CGVC, where I presented my first research paper. I was also honoured to receive a scholarship in memory of Prof. Nigel John, who was actively involved in past EGUK conferences and sadly passed away last year. This scholarship made it possible for me to attend the conference.
Photographs from the CGVC conference
