Dr Fabio Nemetz is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, currently teaching \u201cComputer Architecture 1\u201d, \u201cHuman-Computer Interaction\u201d and \u201cSafety-critical Systems\u201d. He is also Director of Undergraduate Studies, responsible for students in years 1 and 2.<\/p>\n
What can you see outside of the window?<\/strong><\/p>\n I see trees of green, red roses too. Well, in my mind! In reality, I can see the other side of 1 West.<\/p>\n What does your average day at work involve?<\/strong><\/p>\n It changes all the time, but on average, my day involves teaching, meeting students, meeting colleagues, meeting administrators, communicating and planning.<\/p>\n Why do you think teaching at your university is important?<\/strong><\/p>\n I think University is a time when students sharpen their learning skills, when they realise they can become proactive and take responsibility for their own learning.\u00a0 I believe University educators who are passionate about what they teach and research are seen as role models by students.<\/p>\n What do you hope the impact of your teaching will be?<\/strong><\/p>\n The teachers I had still have an impact on me, so I\u2019d hope my students would feel the same for many years after they graduate.<\/p>\n \"University is a time when students sharpen their learning skills, when they realise they can become proactive and take responsibility for their own learning.\"<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Who has inspired you most in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n All my teachers, mentors and students.<\/p>\n When did a lecture\/presentation go wrong and how did you overcome it?<\/strong><\/p>\n I once gave a lecture thinking I could improvise examples of some complicated concepts \u2013 it didn\u2019t go very well. That was a big mistake that I\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n Recommend a book, film or album from the past year.<\/strong><\/p>\n It's never easy to recommend books, but I\u2019ll have a go. Non-fiction: I\u2019m currently reading and enjoying 21 Lessons for the 21st Century\u00a0<\/em> by Yuval Harari.\u00a0 I highly recommend his previous books: Sapiens<\/em> and Homo Deus<\/em>.\u00a0 Fiction: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine<\/em> by Gail Honeyman \u2013 the best fiction book I\u2019ve read this year.<\/p>\n What is the biggest change that you've seen in teaching since you started your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n The biggest change is technology, although the fundamentals \u2013 which to me are the most important aspects of teaching \u2013 are still the same.<\/p>\n What piece of advice would you give to someone just starting out in teaching at your university?<\/strong><\/p>\n Make it enjoyable and fun for you \u2013 your students will appreciate that.<\/p>\n Aim to inspire students so they become independent learners.<\/p>\n Prepare well.<\/p>\n Get early feedback, be humble and act on it.<\/p>\n Ask for help and advice.<\/p>\n Prepare well (a bit more).<\/p>\n What three things would you take to a desert island?<\/strong><\/p>\n A big boat to get out of it\u00a0 \u2013 I do like people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dr Fabio Nemetz is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, currently teaching \u201cComputer Architecture 1\u201d, \u201cHuman-Computer Interaction\u201d and \u201cSafety-critical Systems\u201d. 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