The CTI Centre for Computing was one of 25 Centres funded by the Department of Education to enhance learning and teaching through the use of appropriate learning technologies. The Centres were subject based and distributed among universities in the United Kingdom. CTI stands for Computers in Teaching and the CTI Centre for Computing was based at the University of Ulster.
The PICKUP Europe Unit was set up to analyse and disseminate information about the training implications of the Single European Market. It was run on behalf of the Department of Education and Science by a consortium consisting of South Bank Polytechnic, Bradford University, Leeds Polytechnic and Spicers Centre for Europe. PICKUP stands forProfessional, Industrial and Commercial Updating.
The conference was chaired by a member of University staff and was held in London Road Building, with delegates staying in the McLaren House halls of residence. The conference also incorporated the first European Usability Professionals Association Conference.