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Last chance to join the 2nd ACM Europe Summer School on Accessible and Inclusive Technologies (16-19 June, Borås, Sweden)
by Arthur Theil 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

Dear NordiCHI community, There are only a few seats still available to attend the 2nd ACM Europe Summer School on Accessible and Inclusive Technologies, which will take place from 16 to 19 June 2025 in Borås, Sweden. All students will receive a complimentary 1-year ACM membership and a certificate of attendance. https://europe.acm.org/seasonal-schools/accessible-inclusive-technologies/2… The summer school invites PhD students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals interested in research related to accessibility, inclusive design, assistive technologies, and ethical innovation. 🗓️ Dates: 16-19 June 2025 📚 Host: University of Borås, Sweden 📍 Venue: Textile Fashion Center 🌐 Support: ACM Europe and SIGCHI More information about the summer school, registration fees, travel, and speakers can be found on the website: https://europe.acm.org/seasonal-schools/accessible-inclusive-technologies/2… Registration ends this Friday on 6th June. Best regards, Arthur Dr Arthur Theil Senior Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction Research Cluster Lead for Accessibility and Assistive Technology Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Research Centre College of Computing, Birmingham City University arthur.theil(a)bcu.ac.uk Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete this email from your system and do not use, copy, or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Birmingham City University. Birmingham City University accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) is virus free.

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HCSE@INTERACT 2025 Workshop on Human-Centered Software Engineering - Call for Papers (Submissions due: May 26 AoE)
by Stefan Sauer 13 May '25

13 May '25

*(Apologies if you receive multiple e-mails on this subject via different channels!)* https://sites.google.com/view/hcse-interact2025 <https://sites.google.com/view/hcse-interact2025> *Call for Papers* International Workshop on Human-Centered Software Engineering Balancing Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Human Value *organized by IFIP Working Group 13.2 on Methodologies for User-Centered Systems Design * *at INTERACT 2025 <https://interact2025.org/> The 20th IFIP TC.13 International Conference on Human–Computer Interaction ** * *September 8/9, 2025 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil* Theme The rapid advancement of digital technologies continues to reshape the way humans interact with software systems, raising critical questions about the balance between human values and the interplay of usability, user experience and automation. In this landscape, Human-Centered Software Engineering (HCSE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that software development remains aligned with user needs, ethical principles, and broader societal impacts. This edition of the HCSE workshop focuses on the intersection of Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Human Value, emphasizing the need for new approaches in designing socio-technical systems that integrate intelligent automation while preserving human agency and well-being. With AI-driven decision-making, adaptive interfaces, and autonomous systems becoming ubiquitous, it is crucial to explore how software engineering can accommodate these innovations while maintaining transparency, fairness, and user trust. Beyond the traditional themes of IFIP 13.2 workshops, this edition invites contributions fostering discussion among researchers and practitioners, to advance the dialogue on how HCSE can evolve to meet the demands of modern digital ecosystems while staying true to its human-centric principles. Contributions are invited that explore innovative methodologies, design principles, and case studies that highlight how intelligent software systems can be designed to enhance, rather than diminish, human experience. The ultimate goal is to develop approaches that harmonize interaction, artificial intelligence, and human value, fostering the creation of software that is not only powerful and efficient, but also trustworthy, inclusive, and ethically responsible. This workshop is a follow-up of the successful workshops organized at INTERACT 2015 in Bamberg, Germany <https://www.irit.fr/recherches/ICS/events/conferences/workshop-IFIPWG13.2-B…>, INTERACT 2017 in Mumbai, India <http://ifip-tc13.org/wg-13-213-5-workshop-interact17-mumbai/>, INTERACT 2019 in Paphos, Cyprus <https://sites.google.com/view/ifip-wg-13-2-workshop-interact/home>, INTERACT 2021 in Bari, Italy <https://sites.google.com/view/hcse-workshop-interact2021/>, and INTERACT 2023 in York, UK. Target Audience and Expected Outcomes This workshop is open to everyone who is interested in aspects of human–computer interaction from a user-centered perspective. Typical contributions to this workshop focus on methods, processes and approaches for designing, building and testing inter-active systems. We expect a high participation of IFIP Working Group 13.2 members. We particularly invite participants to present position papers describing real-life case studies that illustrate how they rethought HCI’s and SE’s interplay in order to address aspects such as agile development, sustainability, artificial intelligence, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity. Any perspective and related aspects of user interface design are welcome. We are especially interested in work that deals with current trends that change the way humans develop, use, interact and collaborate with technical components in socio-technical systems. We are also interested in methods, theories and tools for managing context of use and autonomous adaptation at design and run-time. Position papers will be made available through the workshop website. Furthermore, an extended version of selected papers will be considered for inclusion in a Springer LNCS post-proceedings volume published in conjunction with the other INTERACT workshops organized by the IFIP TC13 Working Groups. Workshop Format This full-day workshop is in person only. It is organized around presentation of position papers and working activities in small groups. From the set of contributions, a subset of selected case studies will be invited to be presented at the beginning of the workshop and will be used to support the discussion that follows. The morning session will be dedicated to welcoming participants and presenting case studies. Participants will be invited to comment on the case studies and to report similar experiences. The afternoon sessions will be devoted to interactive sessions, where participants will be engaged to work in small groups and propose solutions to the problems of the case studies seen in the morning. Solutions proposed by the participants will be compiled and compared. Based on the lessons learned, participants will be incited to draft an agenda of future work that can be accomplished. We plan to run the workshop onsite in person only. If circumstances require it, we intend to switch to a completely digital format that will be run online. We will continuously adapt to any decision regarding the conference format by the INTERACT 2025 organizers. Submission Instructions In order to attend the workshop, participants are invited to submit position papers reporting original academic or industrial research relevant to the workshop's theme. These position papers (PDF files, 6-10 pages in Springer LNCS format, including abstract) shall report (practical) experiences related to research challenges and results on human-centered software engineering or user-centered development processes for interactive systems with a particular focus on digital-transformation aspects and technologies (such as mobile and wearable devices, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Blockchain, Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Digital Twin, Cybersecurity) and their impact on software properties or software development practices. Submissions are not anonymous and should include all author names, affiliations, and contact information. Authors should also provide in their submission a short summary of their experience in the field and their motivation to participate in this workshop. Submissions will be processed via the workshop web pages that will be managed by the workshop organizers at IFIP WG 13.2. Papers are submitted through the EasyChair website <https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=hcse-interact2025>. Submitted position papers will be reviewed by an international program committee comprising the organizers and selected members of IFIP Working Group 13.2 who are experts in the field. Participants will be invited to attend the workshop based on the result of the reviewing process. Accepted position papers will be made available through the workshop website. Upon acceptance, at least one author of each accepted position paper must register and attend the workshop. Furthermore, an extended version of selected papers will be considered for inclusion in a Springer LNCS post-proceedings volume published in conjunction with the other INTERACT 2025 workshops organized by the IFIP TC13 Working Groups. Important Dates Deadline for submission: May 26, 2025 (extended!) Acceptance notification: June 13, 2025 Final version of position paper: July 26th, 2025 Workshop date: September 8 or 9, 2025 Venue The workshop will be hosted in the frame of the 20th IFIP TC13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, August 28 September 8 – 12, 2025, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Look at the main conference web site for further information (https://www.interact2025.org/) Organizers Stefan Sauer, Paderborn University, Germany Carmelo Ardito, Politecnico di Bari, Italy Regina Bernhaupt, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Contact Please write toorganizers(a)hcse-conference.org <mailto:organizers@hcse-conference.org>if you have any question.

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Workshop on "The end of programming as we know it"
by Jakob Tholander 13 May '25

13 May '25

Hi, We are organising a 1-day workshop: "The end of programming as we know it. - Envisioning Radical Re-Conceptualizations of Co-Coding with AI", at the Aarhus Decennial conference, 18 to 22 August, https://aarhus2025.org<https://aarhus2025.org/>. For details see workshop website<https://glossy-twister-5ec.notion.site/Workshop-invitation-1c7e06f235ea80b0…> Best regards Jakob Tholander Professor in Human-Computer Interaction Stockholm University

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Workshop on Academic Impact at critical Computing 2025
by Chiara Rossitto 07 May '25

07 May '25

Join us for the workshop on "The Multiple Impacts of “Computing [in] Crisis: Re-centering the Conversation" at the Critical Computing Conference in Aarhus. We are looking forward to your stories, questions, dilemmas, and visions for a kinder future with computing. Deadline May 15, 2025. https://sites.google.com/view/impact-workshop/call-for-papers

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Last chance to join the 2nd ACM Europe Summer School on Accessible and Inclusive Technologies (16-19 June, Borås, Sweden)
by Arthur Theil 05 May '25

05 May '25

Dear NordiCHI community, There are only few seats remaining to attend the 2nd ACM Europe Summer School on Accessible and Inclusive Technologies, which will take place from 16 to 19 June 2025 in Borås, Sweden. This year, the summer school will take place just before Sweden's midsummer celebrations. https://europe.acm.org/seasonal-schools/accessible-inclusive-technologies/2… The summer school invites PhD students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals interested in research related to accessibility, inclusive design, assistive technologies, and disability innovation. 🗓️ Dates: 16-19 June 2025 📚 Host: University of Borås, Sweden 📍 Venue: Textile Fashion Center 🌐 Support: ACM Europe and SIGCHI More information about the summer school, registration fees, travel, and speakers can be found on the website: https://europe.acm.org/seasonal-schools/accessible-inclusive-technologies/2… Best regards, Arthur Dr Arthur Theil Senior Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction Research Cluster Lead for Accessibility and Assistive Technology Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Research Centre College of Computing, Birmingham City University arthur.theil(a)bcu.ac.uk Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete this email from your system and do not use, copy, or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Birmingham City University. Birmingham City University accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) is virus free.

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ECCE 2025 * Updated deadline * 14 April 2025
by David Jose Ribeiro Lamas 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Dear colleague, As you probably know, the 36th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2025, will happen in Tallinn, Estonia, from 7 to 10 October 2025. This year’s theme is “Critical Reflection for a Better Tomorrow” and we would like you to join us in this reflection. Although some deadlines have now passed, we welcome the following submissions until the 12th of May: • Work-in-Progress Papers • Posters • Doctoral Consortium The European Association for Cognitive Ergonomics sponsors students accepted for the doctoral consortium with full registration. A great opportunity to meet the community. The call is available here: https://transform.tlu.ee/ecce-2025/calls/ Notifications will be sent out by the 26th of May. Looking forward to welcoming you in Tallinn! David Lamas and Merja Bauters, general chairs -- Always smile :)

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Reminder deadline tomorrow AoE: NordiCHI 2025 Summer School – Call for Participation
by Dag Svanæs 14 Apr '25

14 Apr '25

NordiCHI 2025 Summer School – Call for Participation NordiCHI 2025 Summer School The NordiCHI 2025 Summer School will take place in Bergen, Norway, from June 16th to 18th, 2025. The NordiCHI research community arranges summer schools in the years between its biennial NordiCHI conferences. Similar to the first NordiCHI summer school in 2023, this year’s event is hosted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and the University of Oslo. Call for participation We invite PhD students in Human-Computer Interaction and related research fields to submit a proposal for evaluation. The admission to the school will be based on the review of the proposal. Dates and venue * Dates: 16th – 18th June, 2025 * Venue: Baroniet Rosendal, two hours south of Bergen by bus/boat. Programme The format of the summer school will be a combination of lectures by invited lecturers, PhD student presentations with feedback, and plenary discussions. The limited number of PhD students (max. 15) will allow for dialogue and discussions in the spirit of the NordiCHI conferences. Organizers and invited lecturers (panel) * Organizers: Prof. Dag Svanæs, NTNU, Trondheim; prof. Tone Bratteteig and assoc. prof. Suhas Govind Joshi, University of Oslo. * Invited lecturers (confirmed): Prof. Anna Vallgårda, IT University of Copenhagen, Prof. Paweł W. Woźniak, Technical University Vienna. ECTS credits The successful completion of the summer school and submission of an experience report will award 3 ECTS credits from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The proposal * The proposal should consist of (1) a research summary, (2) a short resume and (3), a recommendation letter from your PhD supervisor. * The research summary should be a 2-4 page paper (excluding references) that describes your research. In addition to the overview, you may go in detail on an aspect of your research that you would like to receive feedback on during the summer school. * Your research summary will not be published, i.e. you can use it verbatim in future publications. However, if accepted to the summer school, we want to distribute your research usmmary to the other participants as background for discussions. * As the research summary will not become part of a proceeding, you may use the 1-column ACM initial submissions format. (See summer school web page for further links): * https://www.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/publications/taps/acm_submissio… * Your research summary, resume and recommendation letter should be submitted by email to dag.svanes(a)ntnu.no<mailto:dag.svanes@ntnu.no> and tone(a)ifi.uio.no<mailto:tone@ifi.uio.no>. * Deadline for submission is April 15th. Registration fee Registration fee: 750 €. This covers accommodation and food for the three days of the summer school, and transport to and from Bergen airport. This year’s summer school is sponsored by the NordiCHI conference fund, NTNU and the University of Oslo. Important dates * Deadline for submission of proposal: April 15th * Notification of Acceptance: April 25th * Registration deadline: May 7th * Summer School: June 16th-18th * Deadline for submission of experience report: October 15th Summer School web site https://www.ntnu.edu/nordichi-summer-school For questions, please contact us at dag.svanes(a)ntnu.no<mailto:dag.svanes@ntnu.no> or tone(a)ifi.uio.no<mailto:tone@ifi.uio.no>.

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Join Us: Explore Future Human-Robot Collaboration Through Design Research (postdoctoral position)
by Susanne Frennert 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Are you passionate about speculative and future design – and curious about possible future human-robot interaction as sociotechnical practice? Would you like to join our team? We are offering a two-year postdoctoral position for a curious, engaged, and creative researcher who would like to explore the future of human-robot interaction through speculative and future design workshops. Together, we will explore: * What human-robot collaboration might look like in car manufacturing – when designed to support meaningful work * How assistive robotics for individuals with upper limb disabilities can be reimagined and designed to support a meaningful everyday life – by moving beyond stereotypical views and conventional solutions If you are excited about designing futures that put people at the centre of technological development – we would love to hear from you! https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:808985/

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Doctoral researcher in Design Participation - Aalto University
by Joanna Saad-Sulonen 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

--- apologies for cross-posting --- Doctoral researcher in Design Participation 2+1-year funded position We are looking for a Doctoral Researcher to support the Material Democracy project led by Sampsa Hyysalo at Aalto University’s Department of Design. The doctoral researcher should have an interest to conduct research related to Design Participation to support the development and research activities in setting up the Material Democracy Hub as part of the Material Democracy project. Application closes 25.4.2025. If you know a suitable candidate, let them know. More details here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/doctoral-researcher-in-design-partic… Role and goals The Material Democracy project is an ambitious 3 + 3 years project funded by the Strategic Research Council. The project is led by Professor Sampsa Hyysalo and includes partners from five different Finnish universities and organisations (www.materialdemocracy.fi) Material Democracy explores the future of democracy amid major societal changes related to climate change, urbanization, the green transition, and species loss. These complex challenges have widespread consequences, creating unequal public participation and inclusion opportunities. To address this issue, Material Democracy creates a new innovative approaches into developing the formats and practices of democratic participation in infrastructure, energy, and environmental policies and citizens everyday lives. An important part of the project is to establish the Material Democracy Hub, which will document, display, compare and further develop democratic practices and democratic innovations. The doctoral researcher will have an important role in the team that ideates, sets-up and designs the Material Democracy hub and its potential multiple components (activities, platform, practices) and/or conducts further research through the case materials documented in the Hub. The selected applicant will have to also apply successfully to the ARTS Doctoral programme during the six-month probation period for the position. The selected applicant is thus expected to to be able to develop a high quality research plan for the ARTS Doctoral programme soon after being hired. The target graduation time in doctoral studies is four years at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. You can find more information about the ARTS Doctoral Programme and how to apply for doctoral studies here: Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture | Aalto University. Your network and team The doctoral researcher will be under the supervision of Professor Sampsa Hyysalo. The doctoral researcher will conduct research and design activities in the Material Democracy Hub theme of the Material Democracy project both independently and as part of a larger research team of 5-20 people. The team is committed to mentoring and supporting the new researcher throughout all stages of the research. Your experience and ambitions We are looking for a person with an experience or interest in researching and developing democratic practices and democratic innovation, including: - Master’s degree in a relevant field such as design, media, science and technology studies, social sciences, political sciences, human-computer interaction or information systems - Knowledge or interest in the topics of participation, participatory design, and participatory democracy - Experience or interest in participatory design, service design, and workshop facilitation - Experience or interest in designing or developing digital platforms and analyzing case studies on digital platforms - Capacity to complete the doctoral studies within four years; Knowledge and experience in academic skills, prior experience in research and publishing is considered as an advantage. - Good collaboration skills to work as a member of a multidisciplinary close-knit team and consortium formed by several universities. - Proficiency in English is necessary for the position; Finnish language skills are considered an advantage What we offer We offer the innovative working community of Aalto University and meaningful and varied work as part of a high-level research team and consortium. The work includes the possibility of participating in interesting staff training at Aalto University. The starting salary for this position is 3000 €/month. We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections. Join us! To apply, please go to: https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/doctoral-researcher-in-design-partic…

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2025 PhD Seminar on Participatory Design: Contemporary Agendas
by Claus Bossen 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

(Apologies for cross-posting) 2025 PhD Seminar on Participatory Design: Contemporary Agendas Deadline: 8. May 2025 This course for PhD students provides an introduction to contemporary Participatory Design as a particular field of interdisciplinary research and practice. Participatory Design grew out of a concern for democracy and empowerment of users in the development and implementation of digital technology in the workplace. Today, the political values and ambitions of mutual learning through engagement and democratic innovation tunnels the field into diverse settings and challenges of society and the planet. Participants will be introduced to contemporary agendas regarding user participation in the development of new digital technologies, as well as the diversification of Participatory Design to new domains and non-Western regions. During three days (and 6 modules) the participants will be introduced to diverse themes and PD agendas by researchers engaged in developing the field. Lectures will take point of departure in the Routledge International Handbook of Contemporary Participatory Design (2025) and include the following theme: the politics of participation; scaling of Participatory Design; evaluation of Participatory Design projects and initiatives; decolonisation and co-design with communities; PD and emerging technologies, AI, and sustainable futures. See: https://au.phd-courses.dk/CourseCatalog/ShowCourse/1756?returnUrl=%2F Venue: Department of Digital Design & Information Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark Dates: 4-6 June 2025 Application deadline: 8 May 2025 Course fee: None ECTS: 3,5 Organisers: Rachel C. Smith & Claus Bossen, Digital Design & Information Studies, Aarhus University Contact: rsmith(a)cc.au.dk<mailto:rsmith@cc.au.dk>; clausbossen(a)cc.au.dk<mailto:clausbossen@cc.au.dk> Lecturers Associate Professor Rachel Charlotte Smith (Aarhus University) Professor Claus Bossen (Aarhus University) Professor Liesbeth Huybrecht (UHasselt) Professor Jesper Simonsen (Roskilde University) Associate Professor Jaz Hee-jeong Choi (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) Dhriti Dhaundiyal (Doon University)

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