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ExaGEO doctoral researchers welcomed the new cohort 2 students at the annual retreat at The Burn in Brechin, from 7–11 September 2026 for 5 days of specialist GPU training, presentation skill training ending with a traditional Scottish ceilidh.
Training included an introduction to parallel computing led by Professor Chris Jewell (Lancaster University), code performance optimisation with Dr Mark Bull (EPCC), and a deep learning hackathon with Vinny Davies (University of Glasgow).
Students also took part in GPU training delivered by Paul Graham, Senior Solution Architect at NVIDIA.
There was plenty of time for team-building beyond the workshops, with students making use of The Burn’s games room, tennis court and croquet lawn, as well as exploring the estate. A ceilidh provided a lively end to the week, helping strengthen connections and build a supportive ExaGEO community.
