Research
The solutions offered by EventMAP Limited are based on leading edge research in the area of optimisation and human decision making.
This close relationship with research allows EventMAP limited to develop techniques which can lead to better usage of institutional resources while providing a better service to customers and staff.
The following details current research themes and recent publications:
A competition within the international research community to find the best automated techniques in relation to examination and course based timetabling (go to competition website).
An investigation of the gap which currently exists between leading edge research techniques and those required within institutions to ensure best use are made of resources (download related publication)
Understanding and explaining the reasons for poor space utilisation associated with course timetabling. This allows for measures to be put in place to allow more effective use of space within an institution (download related publication).
Understanding of the effect of splitting groups within the curriculum and the effect this has on all flexibility measures associated with creating a solution to the course timetabling problem within an institution (download related publication).
The measurement of how well a particular solution matches with an institutions needs. This can be difficult to measure as often many stakeholders have many differing views. It is important to provide a solution which is workable and satisfies as many people as possible (download related publication).
The integrating of research expertise with institutional examination requirements. The team at EventMAP Limited constantly develop and present optimeExam at academic conferences (download related publication)
Detailed case studies on the implementation of computerised timetabling systems in Universities (download related publication).
Please be advised that publications given are examples. For further information please contact us or visit here.