MMU's Department of Computing and Mathematics

Check out the latest newsletter from @IoCoding! This edition features news and updates from partners and info on how you can start your #DigitalSkills journey: ow.ly/JKfm50C8QUm Sign up to their mailing list to receive these updates in the future 📰

The uptake of Artificial Intelligence by businesses across the region is to be accelerated with a new collaboration between the @GMAIFoundry & leading digital innovation hub @TheLandingMCUK. 👩‍💻🧠 Find out more about #McrMet's role here: bit.ly/3keHdxV. #AI #Manchester

To facilitate #remoteworking, has your #SME gone digital? If so, the need for #cybersecurity is more important now than ever. Discover how our FULLY FUNDED programme can help your #SME to defend, innovate & grow ➡️ ow.ly/a8qS50AyVc5

We’ve shared our proposals for the second phase of Science and Engineering project online. See the plans to learn about the façade works we’re proposing for our John Dalton Central building and find out how to get in touch with questions here: ow.ly/oOEk50AEW1Z

"It would be a valid tool to help us fight the virus only when it makes people feel confident they're having their health maximally protected & their privacy well-respected." #McrMetUni's Professor Yonghong Peng analyses the #NHS contract-tracing app: ow.ly/KtLP50zJ8db

🎉Congratulations to our Department of Computing and Mathematics on their big win!

We are very proud to announce that @ManMetUni were named 'Digital Apprenticeship Provider of the Year' at the AAC Awards this week #APPRENTICESHIPAWARDS20 Read all about it 👇 www2.mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeship…

3 lucky students from #McrMetUni were given the opportunity to sink their teeth into VFX industry as they interned on BBC's Dracula, last year. 🦇🧛‍♂️⚰️ Read more in our latest news story 👉ow.ly/URJX50yCCqB

Interested in #ArtificialIntelligence? There's a free workshop on 26.3.20 about what #AI is, how it can improve lives, and the ethical aspects of AI. There's also pizza 😁. Booking details at bit.ly/39YznnA. @manmetpgr @ManMetUni

We're continuing to celebrate #WomenInScience Day here at #McrMetUni with our second tips video, which comes from Dr Annabel Latham (@annabel_latham). For those thinking about a career in computer science, Dr Latham says: "Just go for it!" @MMU_CM @MMUEngage #WomenInScienceDay

Today is the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. We've decided to ask our very own #WomenInScience here at #McrMetUni their top tips to inspire others. 👩‍🔬 Here's Dr Keeley Crockett, Reader in Computational Intelligence, on getting a mentor. @MMUEngage @MMU_CM

ARE YOU A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO CODE? @KPMG and @IoCoding are running a six-week Introduction to Programming course using Python. No previous experience required. 📅 Tuesday nights starting March 3rd, 6-8pm 📍 John Dalton building @ManMetUni Sign up: ukdlihfcode@kpmg.co.uk

"These attacks do happen. It's the cost of doing business online. But, it's still possible to protect yourself the best way you can." #McrMetUni's Dr Thomas Martin explores the recent cyber attack on Travelex: ow.ly/BGvG50y7Ml7 @MMUEngage @GMCyberFoundry

💻 #McrMetUni partners with @McrDig to encourage more young women to pursue digital careers! Read more here: ow.ly/zdvs50ybNxU @IoCoding @MMUEngage #Coding #GirlsWhoCode #GirlsinTech

It’s the @IoCoding’s second birthday! 🎉 This week we’re celebrating two years since the Institute of Coding’s launch in 2018. Watch their birthday video to find out about their milestones and goals for 2020 >> buff.ly/2uWFaL6 #DigitalSkillsMatter

Looking to enhance your #digitalskills? Check out the @IoCoding course catalogue to see what you could study. You can find about our courses in computer forensics, computer animation and visual effects, cyber security and much more: instituteofcoding.org/courses

Check out our new competition, a great opportunity for any arty students! tinyurl.com/y9fzht7s #sciart

Could you design a mural for a wall on John Dalton Street? You don't have to be an artist, just creative with ideas!

@MMUsste Jobs4Students currently have a role for Postgraduates within the Faculty of Science & Engineering to become ‘Postgraduate Digital Content Ambassadors’. Closing Date: 2nd January, 12 noon. recruitment.mmu.ac.uk/vacancies/vaca…

Today! Head to John Dalton Street from 16.00 with your course mates to earn your course points!