Alan Turing’s generous nature
Welcome to Computer Science 25th 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’.
Studying a PhD whilst at CERN, with Joshua Dawes.
Life after study 5th November 2019
Joshua Dawes is 25 years old, from the UK and a final-year PhD student in Computer Science. Although Joshua is studying his PhD with The University of Manchester, for the entire period of the programme he’s actually based at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland on CERN’s Doctoral Student programme. Here we find out more about Joshua’s […]
Manchester launches Coding Boot Camp
Meet the Department 11th July 2019
The University has launched its first Coding Boot Camp in partnership with Trilogy Education, a leading US workforce accelerator. The University is the exclusive provider of the programme based in the North West and is one of the first universities in the UK to offer the Coding Boot Camp. Why study coding? Did you […]
Tom Kilburn and computer science at Manchester
Welcome to Computer Science 21st June 2019
Did you know that Tom Kilburn, one of the men who helped build the Baby, also helped to set up the School of Computer Science at Manchester? Find out more.
Exams, website hacks and updates
Student experience 11th January 2019
Computer Science undergraduate Todd discusses website hacks – and exams.
Five things to look at as a Computer Science student
Student experience 11th January 2019
Computer Science undergraduate Todd shares his top five extra-curricular computer science tips.
It’s time to say goodbye
Student experience 11th January 2019
Veneta studied for a BSc in Computer Science with a year of industrial experience, which she spent at Accenture. Here she talks about saying goodbye to university.
A report hand-in, a ball and, finally, spring
Life after study 11th January 2019
Veneta studied for a BSc in Computer Science with a year of industrial experience, which she spent at Accenture. Here she talks about uni life coming to an end.
Student life vs working life
Life after study 9th January 2019
Computer Science and Maths student Zac considers the key differences between study and working life.
The end of third year is nigh
Student experience 9th January 2019
Third year – and the third year project in particular – can be daunting. Here, Computer Science graduate Laura shares her experience of the final year of Undergraduate study.