Overview
Welcome
We are happy to announce that UK Speech will be held at the University of Edinburgh on the 5th and 6th of September 2022.
This will be the first UK Speech workshop since 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are looking forward to seeing everyone once again!
The UK Speech workshop aims to bring together researchers in the UK and Ireland Speech Science and Technology community, both in academia and industry, to share information about ongoing research activities, to meet old friends and make new ones. The conference is organised by The Centre for Speech Technology Research (CSTR), with collaboration from the UK Speech Community.
Important Dates
| Abstract submission: | 12 August 2022 |
| Notification of acceptance: | 19 August 2022 |
| Early Registration: | 23 August 2022 5pm If you have dietary requirements please register by 21 August 2022! |
| Late Registration | 26 August 2022 Late registration deadline |
| UK Speech conference: | 5-6 September 2022 |
Presenter Instructions
Abstract acceptances have been sent out to authors.
Presenters have been assigned to either oral or poster sessions in the programme.
- Talks in oral sessions should be 15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions.
- Posters can be up to A0 in size, either portrait or landscape (landscape is probably easier for our poster boards). Posters will be presented in-person only.
- Presenters don't need to upload anything before the workshop - just bring your talk or poster with you on the day!
Abstract Book
You can find more information about the presentations in the UK Speech 2022 abstract book
Registration
Registration includes lunch and coffee breaks on both workshop days. The registration deadlines are mainly for catering purposes, but also to make sure our venues have enough capacity. Please note, we may not be able to guarantee a spot at the workshop dinner (Monday 5 September 2022) if you register late.
Registration is closed as of 26 August 2022.
Location
UK Speech 2022 will be held at University of Edinburgh Central Campus.
- Registration, poster sessions, coffee and lunches will be in the ground floor of the Informatics Forum.
- Keynote talks and oral sessions will be in the Room G.152, Teviot Lecture Theatre (Doorway 5, Old Medical School)
- Informatics Forum, The University of Edinburgh
- 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB
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- Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 (G.152)
- Old Medical School
- Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QZ
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Keynotes
Prof Naomi Harte
Trinity College Dublin
Multimodal Speech – Embracing the Iceberg!
Dr Jennifer Williams
University of Southampton
Speech Privacy: Where Are We Going and How to Get There?
Dr Joanne Cleland
University of Strathclyde
Using Ultrasound to Image the Articulators in the Speech Therapy Clinic
Social Event
Drinks Reception, Dinner, and Ceilidh!
The Scottish National Gallery
Monday 5 September 2022, from 6:30pm
Our social event will start with a drinks reception (sponsored by SpeechMatics), at the The Scottish National Gallery from 6:30pm. Have a look at some of the capitals finest art and raise a glass to the speech community!
From 8pm, we will move to dinner (sponsored by Google) at the The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant. Located at the gardens level entrance to the Scottish National Gallery, the restaurant offers incredible views east across Princes Street Gardens. The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is committed to sustainable practices and buy direct from a trusted network of over 70 Scottish artisan suppliers. UK Speech attendees are welcome to join us for a delicious dinner and drinks.
After dinner, we'd like to welcome you to try traditional Scottish Ceilidh dancing (Sponsored by Amazon) at the Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - bring your dancing shoes!
Drinks through social event are also supported with sponsorship from Papercup.
Programme
Technical Programme
Technical programme with accepted presentations
Programme at a Glance
Monday, 5 September 2022
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch & Registration | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome Message | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 Old Medical School |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | Keynote A | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 Old Medical School |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Poster Session A | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Keynote B | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 Old Medical School |
| 18:30 – late | Social Event | Scottish National Gallery |
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Oral Session A | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 Old Medical School |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Keynote C | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 Old Medical School |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Break | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Poster Session B | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Poster Session C | Atrium/G.07 Informatics Forum |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Oral Session B | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 Old Medical School |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Future plans and Farewell | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 Old Medical School |
Local Information
Accomodation
Pollock Halls at the University of Edinburgh
UK speech attendees can use the discount code 'ENJOY' to obtain a 15% discount on University of Edinburgh accomodation at Pollock Halls.
Organizers
Local organizing committee
- Catherine Lai, The University of Edinburgh, Co-chair
- Peter Bell, The University of Edinburgh, Co-chair
- Sarenne Wallbridge, The University of Edinburgh
- Yuanchao Li, The University of Edinburgh
UK Speech committee
- Thomas Merritt, Amazon
- João Cabral, Trinity College Dublin
- Catherine Lai, The University of Edinburgh
- Sébastien Le Maguer, Trinity College Dublin
- Simone Graetzer, University of Salford
