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About Me

I'm a PhD student at the University of Southampton, currently researching ways to represent spatio-temporal ambiguities using semantic technologies. . My background is in the archaeology of the ancient Near East, including reading cuneiform in which I have a MPhil from the University of Birmingham, UK. I also have another Master's degree (this one an MSc) in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester, UK, where I looked a bit at what the Semantic Web might have to offer the cultural heritage community. .

Location:
United Kingdom, London/ Southampton
Current role:
Postgrad student
Gender:
Female
Areas of expertise:
Archaeology, anthropology, Language, Museums and innovative digitial technologies
I am:
Brainstormer, Global soul, Idea generator, Student, World traveler
Associations:
Museums Association, Museums Computer Group, International Association for Assyriology, London Centre for the Ancient Near East, British Institute for the Study of Iraq
Languages:
English, Finnish, Spanish
My website links:
LinkedIn, Twitter
Universities:
University of Birmingham, UK, Leicester University, UK, University of Southampton, UK
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archaeology, anthropology, science, good food and wine, the web, knowledge representation (although only just learning about it)

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  • A comment on Talk: Mikko Hypponen: Fighting viruses, defending the net

    Jul 29 2011: Upea esitys, Mikko! Piirtoheitin loppusuoralla on suorastaan nerokas!

    (and the same in English, for the benefit of others reading this)
    Fantastic talk, Mikko! The overhead-projector at the end is genius.

  • A comment on Talk: Michael Shermer on strange beliefs

    Feb 25 2009: There's nothing I don't find utterly brilliant about this talk.

  • A comment on Talk: Bill Gates on mosquitos, malaria and education

    Feb 8 2009: I thought this was very interesting. I do have some reservations though, on the "Better Teaching" issue. Having taught myself for years, I know how difficult it is to try to inspire and engage someone who views themselves as a "non-learner"...I refer to those kids who come from backgrounds where education and learning are not only not encouraged, but actively scorned as well. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it would be to excel in a learning environment when, not only do you see yourself as someone who will never excel academically, but also knowing that even if you did, your family, friends, peers and surrounding social network would not congratulate or support you, but you'd be ostracised instead. I do agree education is The Most Important thing, but I think there are other issues at play, rather than just the quality of teaching alone. Of course good teachers are priceless and the key to the future, but I don't think spending money on digital cameras in classrooms is the solution to anything. I think improved standard of living and free education at all levels available to all are the way forwards. I could very easily understand the reluctance of someone to study as a teenager if they know they will not be able to continue their education at College, etc...the thinking being, I imagine, "Why bother, it's not going to make any difference in the long run if I know this or not".

    Personally I love education and learning but I am sure that this is something my parents have installed in me as I was growing up. In these matters, I am forced to side with Nurture, rather than Nature, which is why changing and solving social problems should, in my view, be the way to tackle the issue. Easier said than done, I am sure.

    It is a difficult issue and I do not mean to preach, just expressing an opinion.

  • A comment on Talk: David Gallo shows underwater astonishments

    Jun 29 2008: This is just absolutely amazing.

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