department of computer science
Our @csmcr alumni – Simona Alexandra, helping build software that powers the new generation of smart clothing
Life after study 27 October 2021
Simona is a Computer Science University of Manchester alumnus. She studied BSc in Software Engineering and graduated in June 2020. Hello Simona! Can you tell us a bit about your education before university? I finished high school in Romania, and it was focused on Maths, English, and Programming. Similar to A levels in the UK, […]
Our @csmcr alumni – Zac Hamid, from IBM to ARM
Life after study 15 July 2020
Zac is a 26-year-old University of Manchester alumnus from London. He studied BSc Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience, graduating in 2015. He did his year in industry with IBM. Hi Zac! Can you tell us your favourite part of studying Computer Science at The University of Manchester? I enjoyed the variety of courses […]
Running a Hackathon in lockdown – with Carmen Faura Praxedes
Student experience 3 June 2020
Hackathons can form an important part of a computer science student’s life at The University of Manchester. They are large scale social events which allow students to flex their coding muscles. Lockdown may have cancelled many such events, but our students weren’t about to let that get in the way. We spoke to Carmen Faura […]
Our @csmcr students – Raluca Cruceru
Student experience 6 May 2020
Meet Raluca Cruceru, she’s 21 years old and originally from Romania and is studying Computer Science – Human Computer Interaction. Hi Raluca, why did you want to study Computer Science – HCI at Manchester? Being enthusiastic about Mathematics, Informatics and Technology, I have always wanted to study Computer Science, but choosing the right university […]
Into the Festive Season
Research and impact 20 December 2019
Hello everyone! We are almost approaching the Christmas break here at the University. Christmas has been the most cherished and celebrated holiday in the UK as far as I’ve observed in my time here. I’m personally always into decorations and love to see the streets wearing all types of lights during the holiday. The Manchester […]