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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, […]
Meet the Department 21 May 2021
One of the hot topics that probably every computer scientist faces nowadays is cloud computing. Most of us already use applications that take advantage of the cloud behind the scenes. You are very likely part of the cloud computing generation if you have an online email subscription. Well, then you already know one of the […]
Meet the Department 13 May 2021
Angela is a student on the BSc Computer Science who has a particular interest in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, here she writes about her passion about how these advanced technologies and theories can help with mental health treatments. Isn’t it amazing how a few words can almost immediately impact the way we see the […]
Life after study 29 April 2021
Hello, my name is Sam Joynson and I am 3rd Year BSc Computer Science Student. During the unforgettable year of 2020, between my second and third years of studying, I spent part of my summer on an internship with Barclays, a post I had acquired through a series of interviews and a ‘Spring Week’ during my first year here […]
Meet the Department 9 September 2020
Below are the list of course units you will encounter in your first year on the single honours courses. Find out more about each unit and the academic that leads it: COMP10120 First year Team Project This course unit is all about teamwork, communication, and active learning: in your team and with your tutor, you […]
Life after study 3 July 2020
Chijioke Onukem is from Nigeria and studied on the MSc Advanced Computer Science, specialising in Software Engineering. We caught up with Chijioke to ask him about his time studying in Manchester and his MSc project on augmented reality… Hi Chijioke, what did you enjoy most about the Advanced Computer Science course? I really enjoyed the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Research and impact 27 November 2019
Hello from mid-Semester At the beautiful Alexandra Park We are in the midst of a semester and also almost at the end of my favourite season when in Manchester. The season is autumn, which for me indicates new beginnings, some ends, and lovely colourful views on nature… It has been the fourth autumn during […]
Welcome to Computer Science 25 November 2019
Alan Turing was a true pioneer of computer science; but are you aware of his philanthropic side? Here we explore the generous nature of ‘the father of computer science’.