A.I.Camp
At Kainos we recognise the potential for machine learning and artificial intelligence to make peoples’ lives better. There are hundreds of ways in which it will change our lives – from improving the way cars detect pedestrians to understanding how better to identify and treat disease.
Following on from the success of last summer's A.I.Camp, we're relaunching with a brand new location added into the mix. We’re excited to welcome some lucky students to learn the theory behind artificial intelligence and machine learning – and give you an opportunity to put this into practice in a 12-hour hackathon, developing machine learning technology that will improve lives.
A.I.Camp 2019 will run from Monday 19th August – Saturday 31st August in Belfast, and from Monday 9th September – Saturday 21st in Birmingham.
This summer, get ahead in AI – and enjoy yourself while you learn!
What you'll do
Frequently asked questions
A.I.Camp is a 2-week long camp, full of learning, workshops and practical sessions to give students a good introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how it can be used to benefit our everyday lives.
Members of the Kainos team will provide formal training over the 2 weeks to give you the fundamental knowledge and skills you’ll need. After the formal training, you’ll be grouped into teams and get the opportunity to use your new skills in a 12-hour Hackathon – with some cool prizes up for grabs!
Give us your name and contact details and tell us why we should select you. Tell us why you’re interested in machine learning. Most importantly, help us to understand who you really are. As well as providing a C.V., you can upload any supporting material you think may be relevant – a video message, online portfolio, or anything you’ve already worked on – just pop them in a zip file and upload. Based on the information you supply, we’ll select a shortlist of candidates and invite you for an interview before making our final decision.
You need to be an undergraduate, have an interest in machine learning, and be studying a relevant degree:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Data Science
Please note that you don't need to be studying a STEM subject - just a relevant degree.
Ideally, you’ll have some programming skills, but you don’t need to be a computer science expert. Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine interest and a little bit of understanding of machine learning, as well as a passion for technology in general.
No, while the course content frames the concepts presented around code (written in Python) we won’t treat a lack of programming experience as a disadvantage in the application process. Machine learning is a broad topic that embraces various skill sets and backgrounds, we feel those who come from other disciplines such as mathematics and statistics (among others) can also succeed. To supplement this, direct effort will be made initially to bring the campers up to speed with the core fundamental programming principles - therefore an interest in developing programming skills is ideal to enable the campers to solve Machine Learning problems effectively.
Yes – students from any year and any university in the UK and Ireland are eligible to apply. Bottom line: if you’re interested and talented, please submit an application and we’ll work with you to get you involved, if possible.
Yes. This year, we are accepting applications from all students enrolled in a relevant degree.
Accommodation is not provided for participants taking part in A.I.Camp.
If selected for interview you'll need to be available WC 3rd June.
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