📢 Join Us for PGR Social & Iftar 🌙✨  

📅 Tuesday, March 18 
⏳ 18:00 
📍 PGR/Staff common room

Enjoy an evening of great company, good food, and meaningful connections at our PGR Social! As the sun sets, we’ll gather for Iftar together.  

🔹 Food will be provided 
🔹 Limited spots – registration required
🔹 First come, first served

Please register by following this link!

You are also welcome to share something from your culture or bring a dish to celebrate our diverse community! 🌍🍽️  
Don’t miss this chance to connect and celebrate! 🎉  

Best,

Nura and the PGR Reps

 

Title: Software Architectures for Neuro-Symbolic Decision-Making in Autonomous Agents

Abstract: Neuro-Symbolic Artificial Intelligence (AI) studies the combination of machine learning techniques (e.g., neural networks, deep learning) and symbolic AI approaches (e.g., rule-based systems, cognitive/rational agents). Due to recent advancements in both research areas, Neuro-Symbolic AI has seen a resurgence in recent years where it has been applied to complex applications such as robotics and self-driving vehicles. In this talk, I will give a brief overview of these two application areas as the motivation for the problem, discuss general software architectures for neuro-symbolic decision-making, and present my recent work of combining Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) agents with pre-trained machine learning models for joint high-level control of self-driving vehicles in the CARLA simulator.

Bio: Rafael Cardoso is a Lecturer and the Director of Undergraduate Teaching in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Aberdeen (UK). He is a member of the Agents at Aberdeen (A3) research group and the Autonomy and Verification international collaborative research network. Rafael obtained his Master's and Doctorate degrees in Computer Science from PUCRS (2014 and 2018 resp.) for his work on combining agent programming and multi-agent planning. His main research themes include cross-cutting research on multi-agent systems, automated planning, neuro-symbolic AI, and the integration of formal verification in software development.

Date/time: 7^th of April at 3pm, Kilburn_TH 1.5.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95428068602?pwd=GKQJCZgmBPSTfMUO0JaIiNHL1lE5DE.1

For further details, and a calendar invite, please contact Noriko Griffiths (Noriko.Griffiths@manchester.ac.uk).

3RD YEAR PROJECT RESEARCH SURVEY. This from Francesca Roberts (Y3, HCI): Are you able to imagine sounds? Take part in our research study exploring auditory imagery ability!

What’s involved?

• A short online questionnaire
• An optional in-person session measuring pupil responses to real and imagined sounds

You are welcome to complete just the questionnaire if unavailable for the second part.

For sign up please follow this link, or contact me at Francesca.roberts@student.manchester.ac.uk. Your help is greatly appreciated!

The Manchester University Data Science and AI Society is partnering with GirlsWhoML, a non-profit initiative sponsored by Microsoft, to host a series of five workshops aimed at bridging the gender gap in AI. Their mission is to introduce 100,000 women around the world to Machine Learning and AI by 2027.
 
All workshop materials are provided by GirlsWhoML, and we’re looking for presenters to help us bring this initiative to life! We still need presenters for the following workshops:
 
1) Linear Regression - 12th of March, 3-5 pm
2) Logistic Regression - 19th of March, 3-5 pm
3) Neural Networks - 26th of March, 3-5 pm

If you are interested in presenting on one of these topics please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/oXrZs8ZShYwkXNBr8

We're especially interested in female and non-binary presenters.

Thanks!
The Manchester University Data Science and AI Society

(If you have queries, email Bijan and he will pass them on.)

 

20 Feb – 2-4PM 

The internet is now a fundamental aspect of life, but the way we connect and interact with the internet is changing.

IPv6 represents the next generation of the internet – a change that will have a real impact on all of us and everything we do. IPv6 is designed to support the ever-growing digital domain and all the use cases within it for at least the next century. So, it is important that we ensure IPv6 is implemented in both a secure and scalable way.

Register here to discuss the critical issues that IPv6 solves, the security benefits it provides and the potential risks it inadvertently creates: https://tinyurl.com/yht3y98x

*This is a high in-demand event with limited seats so we recommend you secure your ticket asap to avoid disappointment

Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Dr. Ben Collier | Revolutionizing Crime Prevention: Influence Policing in the UK 👮‍♀️

29 Jan | 14:00 - 16:00

In a world full of crises and after more than a decade of austerity, UK police forces are stepping up their game with a new strategy called influence policing. Using digital campaigns, it “nudges” behaviour and shapes the culture of particular groups, targeting people based on their internet activities. Due to its success, this method has now been incorporated into various areas of policing, including online child abuse, domestic violence, knife crime, and cybercrime. 

Find out more, including the ethical and theoretical implications of this innovative strategy, with Dr. Ben Collier, Lecturer in Digital Methods, the University of Edinburgh.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ye68kbkb

 

Dear PGRs,

Creating impact from our research outside academia is becoming more important and valued as part of the activities undertaken by academic staff and researchers, in terms of funding, promotion and the REF, but also in terms of realising the potential of our research in solving real problems and helping real people.  Impact goes beyond the obvious activities of setting up spin outs and licencing research results to industry, covering a wide range of social, environmental, governmental and health benefits for society.

This experimental workshop is for any member of academic staff or postgraduate researchers who are undertaking research that has the potential to have impact outside their academic community, and who want to grow their impact or learn more about the support available across the university.

During the workshop, we will take you through some activities aimed at:

• Understanding what counts as research impact
• Identifying the impacts you are already having and could have in the future
• Measuring and planning to grow your impact
• Evidencing impact for funding bids, promotion and REF

Our focus in this first run of the workshop will be on impact in a general academic context.

If you can't make it but want to get some impact support, you can speak to Suzanne (DCS Impact Lead) and Kerry Wilkins (Faculty Research Support for Impact and Grant Funding) at one of the regular Impact Surgeries we are running over the next few months.  See the DCS Staff Newsletter for dates/times.

Thanks,

Noriko

Noriko.Griffiths@manchester.ac.uk

Take up a fulfilling project. Practice yoga. Learn from executive leadership. Build a Global Network. Participate in a hackathon. Welcome the InStep internship where you have the best of both worlds.

https://www.infosys.com/instep.html

Well, let’s see what InStep offers to its interns that makes all the interns feel so special:

• Some say, it is the power to choose their own project and work on something they are passionate about…
• Some say, it is the opportunity to network with incredible minds around the world and have candid conversations with Infosys leaders…
• Some say, it is the attention and care showered on them by the whole Infosys family – the warmth, the diversity, the inclusivity, and the love…
• However, what everyone says is that InStep gives them the best summer of their lives…

Making BFFs out of complete strangers, bonding over adversities, growing with learnings, succeeding at challenges and most importantly, loving beyond the norms of every border on the map!

Seize the opportunity to work on a live project in new and emerging technologies such as machine learning and robotic process automation.

The Infosys team are looking to recruit PhD interns for February/March 2025 (noted as January in the attached flyer), in the areas of Data Analytics, AI, Robotics, and Cyber Security. The positions are funded, with travel and accommodation to Bangalore included. For more information, and to apply, please see attached flyer and:

https://www.infosys.com/instep/internship.html

Best Regards
Rashmi Thakur (thakurrashmi.v@infosys.com)
Infosys || InStep || Marketing Analyst

 

Dear PGRs and Academic Supervisors,  

Internal and external awards are an important way of recognising excellence and highlighting the amazing work of colleagues and students. Nominations are now open for the University’s Distinguished Achievement Awards and we are contacting you to ask for your support in promoting/nominating for the Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) of the Year (application form is attached). 

Please do nominate your PGRs, if you know of a worthy candidate who is ‘an outstanding postgraduate researcher who has excelled in some significant manner, for example after the presentation of a thesis, based on the recommendation and judgment of the external examiner; or has had a major research achievement during a PGR  programme –  e.g. high quality journal publications; research spin off, etc.’ 

Please send your nomination (or any questions) to myself as Head of PGR (oliver.rhodes@machester.ac.uk) by Thursday 28th November (Today!).

Best regards

Oliver

 

I’m currently looking for participants for an experiment about how current understanding of Psychology applies to contemporary content such as that seen on the World Wide Web. In this experiment, we focus on the kinds of content seen on video sharing and video playback websites such as YouTube and Vimeo. You must have lived in the UK for 12 months prior to participation.

This research is conducted by the Department of Computer Science of the University of Manchester and will take place in the Kilburn Building of the Oxford Road Campus. The experiment takes approximately 50 minutes to complete and participants will be compensated for their time. 

If you’re interested or have any further questions, please contact me via email: sarah.clinch@manchester.ac.uk

Please see the call for applications below about a new funding opportunity for PGRs called Ignite Innovation.

Ignite Innovation – Connect, collaborate, create  

The Doctoral Academy is excited to announce the launch of Ignite Innovation, a new funding opportunity designed to empower PGRs through a PGR-led initiative fund. This competitive call invites PGRs to submit proposals for a grant of up to £2,500 to support the delivery of initiatives that will create lasting positive impact on the PGR community. 

What We Are Looking For: 

We encourage well-defined, PGR-led proposals that foster collaboration, innovation, and have lasting influence on the PGR community. This fund is aimed at supporting strategic initiatives that align with the following key themes: 

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA): Projects that address and improve EDIA within the PGR community, supporting underrepresented or marginalised groups.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing: Initiatives that enhance mental health and wellbeing support for PGRs.
• Building the Research Community: Efforts to strengthen the PGR research culture and sense of community.
• Promoting Inter-disciplinarity: Projects that bridge disciplines, encouraging collaboration across different research areas within the faculty. 

These themes are aligned with feedback from the PGR Voice Survey, Athena SWAN commitments, and the broader UKRI New Deal for Postgraduate Research, which seeks to support diverse PGR experiences, especially those of people with disabilities, those with caring responsibilities, and those with intersectional challenges. 

We encourage applications from PGRs or groups of PGRs from across the faculty and priority will be given to proposals that: 

• Demonstrate lasting positive impact on the PGR community.
• Empower PGRs to manage and deliver their own initiatives. 
• Provide opportunities for PGRs to develop key skills in project management and engagement.  

How to apply 

Please complete this form by 5pm on Monday, 9 December 2024. 

As part of your application, you will need to include a proposal of up to 1000 words. Proposals should outline your initiative, its expected impact, and how it aligns with the strategic objectives outlined above. You must include a clear and detailed breakdown of how the requested funds (up to £2,500) will be used to deliver the initiative. 

This is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and create innovative solutions that enhance the PGR experience within FSE. We look forward to receiving your ideas! 

Measuring success and further development:  

Upon completing the project, successful PGRs will be required to submit an evaluation report to share their experience to help shape future development of the scheme. They may also be invited to share their experiences and initiatives at Doctoral Academy or Researcher Development events. Project summaries will be featured on the Doctoral Academy website and other social platforms. 

We look forward to receiving your applications.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at: FSE.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk 

Dear PGRs, 

The Dept has a team of Mentors who represent the PGR community, enabling constructive discussions around PGR activities, hosting social events such as Friday night pizza, and promoting the Dept to the wider University and externally. The work of this team is extremely valuable, and ensures PGRs have a voice which can feed into the future of the programme and research environment. 

We are currently looking to recruit additional PGRs to the role, as some of the long-serving mentors are coming to the end of their tenure. All PGRs are welcome to join the PGR representative team, although we’re ideally looking to get balanced representation across all research groups. The commitment can be flexible depending on your current research workload/deadlines, and the role is a useful addition to your CV to demonstrate leadership and service experience.

If you’re interested to learn more about this opportunity to give back to the Dept, please do get in contact: oliver.rhodes@manchester.ac.uk, or speak with one of the current Mentors.

Best regards

Oliver

Hi there! Join us at our first-of-the-year networking event dedicated to empowering and raising the visibility of women, non-binary individuals, and underrepresented  groups within Computer Science. Come grab a bite and network with academics, senior students, and fellow classmates within Computer Science.

• When: Wednesday, 13th Nov (this Wednesday!), 2024
• Time: 11AM- 12PM
• Where: Turing Lounge, Kilburn Building, 1st floor, directly opposite the first-floor entrance, close to the disabled access lift.

Drinks and snacks will be provided! We really look forward to seeing you there.

We especially welcome people (such as PGRs and PDRAs) who are further along in their Computer Science journey as we expect (or hope for!) a lot of undergrads.

Dear PGRs and Academic Supervisors,  

Internal and external awards are an important way of recognising excellence and highlighting the amazing work of colleagues and students. Nominations are now open for the University’s Distinguished Achievement Awards and we are contacting you to ask for your support in promoting/nominating for the Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) of the Year (application form is attached). 

Please do nominate your PGRs, if you know of a worthy candidate who is ‘an outstanding postgraduate researcher who has excelled in some significant manner, for example after the presentation of a thesis, based on the recommendation and judgment of the external examiner; or has had a major research achievement during a PGR  programme –  e.g. high quality journal publications; research spin off, etc.’ 

Please send your nomination (or any questions) to myself as Head of PGR (oliver.rhodes@machester.ac.uk) by Thursday 28th November.

Best regards

Oliver

 

Hello and Welcome Everyone to the Inclusive Alliance Network!

Dr Konstantina Drosou (Lecturer in Biomedical Egyptology) and I started this ally network for two reasons. Firstly, Konstantina is an amazing supervisor to her disabled PGRs and her practice should be shared far and wide! On our Inclusive Alliance Network team’s space you'll find a podcast featuring Konstantina, myself, Jackie Carter (Academic Lead for Disability), and Melissa Westwood (Associate Vice-President for Research). The podcast covers Konstantina's experiences as a supervisor to disabled PGRs and the various flexible and creative solutions she came up with to dismantle the barriers they face.

Secondly, our research in the Disabled Staff Network (DSN) has shown that many supervisors/ Line Managers want to help their disabled staff and PGRs but are unsure of how to do so. Many reported feeling uncomfortable broaching the subject, whilst those that did often found themselves uncertain of where to turn to for help. This network aims to alleviate these issues by offering a peer support network where you can speak openly about  supervising disabled staff and PGRs, get advice from experienced colleagues, and receive training and guidance. To start with you'll find a leaflet in the files tab of the IAN's teams’ space for new disabled PGRs. This details all the support available to them, from DASS, to training and library services, to social and support networks. You’ll also find a training PowerPoint on the lived experiences of disabled people at UoM, survey responses on the top barriers disabled staff report facing, and a report from disabled PGR focus groups detailing the main barriers they face.

However, the aim of this network is to pool our collective knowledge to create a safe supportive environment where disabled staff and PGRs feel they belong. With this in mind please share any experiences, tips, or documents that you think will be helpful. Working together we'll make UoM the most disability friendly institution for disabled people, or else!

Join our Inclusive Alliance Network at UOM-EDI-Inclusive-supervisor-alliance | General | Microsoft Teams

Best Wishes,

Laura Howard

(PGR Researcher SALC, Co-Chair DSN, Co-Chair Challenging Research, UMPA Disability Officer).

Register now for the Team Research 'Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research' training workshop.

What is it about?

Collaborative, interdisciplinary team-based ways of working and skills are becoming increasingly important in the fundability and impact assessment of research outputs. The University of Manchester’s “Teams Build Dreams” Team Research Programme is dedicated to providing you with the necessary skills and insights to thrive in this increasingly collaborative research environment.

This training workshop is designed to equip you with valuable tools and practical skills to enhance your collaborative efforts and your personal and professional development.

When is it? We are running the same workshop twice, so you can choose which date works for you: 27^th November or 28^th November.

What time? The day runs from 9.45am to 3.45pm each day.

Where is it being held? Both days are held in the Coupland Building at the University of Manchester.

Am I eligible to come? Our training is open to all staff: PS, Technical, Academic.

Are refreshments and lunch provided? Yes! Of course!

Get your tickets now! 

27^th November 2024 [eventbrite.co.uk] – Register here

29th November 2024 [eventbrite.co.uk] – Register here 

Any questions, please contact us at TeamResearch@manchester.ac.uk

Dear PGRs, 

The Dept has a team of Mentors who represent the PGR community, enabling constructive discussions around PGR activities, hosting social events such as Friday night pizza, and promoting the Dept to the wider University and externally. The work of this team is extremely valuable, and ensures PGRs have a voice which can feed into the future of the programme and research environment. 

We are currently looking to recruit additional PGRs to the role, as some of the long-serving mentors are coming to the end of their tenure. All PGRs are welcome to join the PGR representative team, although we’re ideally looking to get balanced representation across all research groups. The commitment can be flexible depending on your current research workload/deadlines, and the role is a useful addition to your CV to demonstrate leadership and service experience.

If you’re interested to learn more about this opportunity to give back to the Dept, please do get in contact: oliver.rhodes@manchester.ac.uk, or speak with one of the current Mentors.

Best regards

Oliver

Dear all,

Drop-in sessions for academic staff, PDRAs and PGRs to discuss any aspect of research (non-academic) impact with Suzanne (DCS Impact Lead) and (when available) Kerry Wilkins (Faculty Research Support Officer for Impact) and Noriko Griffiths (Project Officer).

Upcoming Impact surgery sessions are 

• Friday, 18th October at 15.00-15.30 (Teams)
• Friday, 1st November at 11.00-11.30 (Rm2.105, Kilburn Building and Teams)

Non-academic research impacts are any change (for the better) that affects people outside the world of academia, including (in no particular order):

• Health impacts (diagnosis, treatment, prevention, ...)
• Environmental impacts (measurement, regeneration, prevention, ...)
• Public engagement (exhibitions, books, any exposure in the media, schools outreach, ...)
• Policy based impacts (impacts on government policy, organisational policy, charity policy, standards, ...)
• Education and training (research-based training for industry and the public sector, anything except UG/PGT education)
• Other social impacts (quality of life, advocacy, DSI, ...)
• Economic impacts (licencing and spin outs, enabling economic impact at your research partners, ...)

Come to talk about:

• Ways to get the word out about the impact you are current having
• Finding support to increase the impact of your current research
• What kinds of impact to focus on
• Including impact in your research grants and promotion applications

We won't have all the answers ourselves, but we'll be able to connect you with other teams around the University who can help.

We'll invite relevant staff from within and beyond the University will also join for selected sessions, including staff from Research Support, Business Engagement, Policy@Manchester, MEC, the Innovation Academy and the Innovation Factory.  If you know in advance what you'd like to discuss, let us know and we can try to set up a meeting with the most useful people.

Suzanne, Kerry and Noriko

Who we’re?

I’m Meznah Aloqalaa, a PhD candidate in the eScience Lab research group at the Department of Computer Science under the supervision of Prof. Carole Goble and Senior Lecturer Stian Soiland-Reyes. Our research group focuses on the research and development of products and practices for data-driven and computational research.

Why we're contacting you?

As part of my PhD, I’m conducting a survey that aims to gather insights into the documenting and reporting practices for research studies or experiments in computational science disciplines. Reporting practices refer to how researchers document and report the details of their research studies or experiments. Computational sciences involve using computational methods to solve scientific problems, with study methods typically being partially or entirely computational (e.g. bioinformatics, chemistry, astronomy, engineering, finance). 

What will your participation do?

• Help us identify the common documenting and reporting practices faced by researchers.
• Contribute to the development of a framework that enhances reproducibility in computational science research.
• Reflect on your consideration of additional reporting practices.

What is this survey about?

The survey will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. It includes questions about your practices, experiences, and opinions on documenting/reporting research studies within your discipline.Participation is entirely voluntary and anonymous, and you can withdraw at any time without consequence. Participant information will be kept confidential and only accessed by the research team at the University of Manchester. The remaining survey responses will be anonymised and manually sanitised for privacy concerns before research analysis and may be published in a repository as part of open research practices. 

How to Participate?

If you are interested in participating, please click the following link:

https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_6JqMOFjTrJQ65j8

We look forward to your valuable insights and appreciate your help advancing reproducibility for computational research.

Best regards,
Meznah Aloqalaa

PhD Candidate
eScience Lab

Department of Computer Science
The University of Manchester

Do you know any postdocs who might be interested in a hardware role at Arm that bridges academia and industry?

We’ve provided our technology to more than 140 universities via the Arm Academic Access (AAA) program. As a result, an organic community on SoC Labs has developed around research projects that implement in FPGA and/or custom ASIC silicon.

In addition to supporting this community by sponsoring design contests and shuttles, we are seeking to hire an engineer who can work with SoC Labs and ecosystem partners to build out other scalable types of help.

The ideal candidate would have experience with: 

                •              Using FPGAs

                •              Silicon tape-out

                •              Implementing CPU and system IP (ideally Arm)

The criteria are flexible, as long as the person demonstrates a strong growth mindset, particularly when it comes to collaborating as a default approach.

This is an exciting time to join Arm through a unique opportunity that bridges academia and industry.

Find Out More [careers.arm.com]

If you have any referrals, reach out to the hiring manager, Richard Buttrey at  richard.buttrey@arm.com [arm.com]

Dear PGRs, 

The Dept has a team of Mentors who represent the PGR community, enabling constructive discussions around PGR activities, hosting social events such as Friday night pizza, and promoting the Dept to the wider University and externally. The work of this team is extremely valuable, and ensures PGRs have a voice which can feed into the future of the programme and research environment. 

We are currently looking to recruit additional PGRs to the role, as some of the long-serving mentors are coming to the end of their tenure. All PGRs are welcome to join the PGR representative team, although we’re ideally looking to get balanced representation across all research groups. The commitment can be flexible depending on your current research workload/deadlines, and the role is a useful addition to your CV to demonstrate leadership and service experience.

If you’re interested to learn more about this opportunity to give back to the Dept, please do get in contact: oliver.rhodes@manchester.ac.uk, or speak with one of the current Mentors.

Best regards 

Oliver

On behalf of the Dept of Computer Science, please let me give a warm welcome to all of the newly starting Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs).  

As a new member of the PGR community within the University of Manchester, please be invited to this week’s Department and Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) PGR Induction events, where you can find out more about the Department and wider University in which you’ll conduct your research:

• Dept of Computer Science Induction, will run Wednesday 2 October 10:30am-12pm in Engineering B_2B.003.
• FSE PGR Induction will run from 13:00-15:00 on 2 October, in Nancy Rothwell_2A.013 and 2A.014, and tea/coffee/pastries will be served from 12.30.
• Dept Computer Science PGR Pizza Social this Friday 4 October, in the Kilburn Building Common Room, from 17:00. A great opportunity to socialise with Computer Science PGRs and enjoy some free pizza.

Wishing you all the best as you start your research journey here in Manchester.

Oliver Rhodes (oliver.rhodes@manchester.ac.uk)

Head of PGR Computer Science

Digital Futures & Sustainable Futures PhD Workshop | 30 Oct, 13:00 – 15:30

Last chance to join us for an exciting workshop to discover solutions to real-world problems at the intersection of computer science and sustainability research 🚀 

This workshop is designed to:
💭Explore interdisciplinary research in the realms of digital technology and sustainability 
💡 Foster ideas and solutions to real-world problems 
🎇Create interdisciplinary connections and collaborations 

📈 Path the way to research translation

Tickets are selling fast, so register today to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/3nerkjbb

‘Opening up Research’ is a collaborative effort involving the Office for Open Research, the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, representatives from the United Kingdom Reproducibility Network (UKRN), and Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, with the aim of promoting and facilitating open research initiatives and practices within The University of Manchester.

2024/25 ‘Opening Up Research’ Programme Launch Event:

• Date: Monday, 28 October
• Time: 9:30am
• Location: Core Technology Facility

Register for the Kick-Off Event

The launch event will feature a welcome address from our new President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, and our Vice-President for Research, Professor Colette Fagan. This will be followed by an update on the University’s open research initiatives, with insights from our Open Research Fellows.

2024/25 Opening up Research events

The Open Research Kick-Off is just the beginning of an engaging series of events for the 2024/25 academic year, culminating in the Open Research Conference. This year’s events programme is closely aligned with the Open Research Skills Framework, which provides essential guidance on fostering openness throughout the research lifecycle, skills that are highly relevant for research students in all disciplines. Opening up Research events are open to all University staff, including professional services staff, postgraduate researchers, and early career researchers.

You can also subscribe to our Open Research Digest to stay updated with the latest developments in open research at the University and the broader research landscape.

Best wishes,

Gemma

Gemma Smith I Engagement Librarian School of Engineering I The University of Manchester Library Email: gemma.smith-3@manchester.ac.uk

Dear UoM PGRs,

This year OC&C are hosting several exciting virtual and in-person events which we think will be of great interest to postgraduate students:

1. Get to Know OC&C Analytics – In Person (22^nd October 2024; 6:30-9:00pm)
   1. A networking event with the analytics team at OC&C
   2. We have limited space (c.100), so we encourage students to sign up early
   3. Prizes to be won in an interactive quiz
   4. In the OC&C office
2. Women in Analytics – In Person (23^rd October 2024; 6:30-9:00pm)
   1. A great opportunity to network with OC&C consultants, targeted at female and non-binary potential applicants
   2. Attendees will have a mentor should they make it to the interview phase
   3. In the OC&C office
3. Get to Know OC&C Analytics – Virtual (28^th October 2024; 6:00-7:30pm)
   1. A networking event with the analytics team at OC&C in a virtual setting
   2. We can accommodate more attendees for this virtual event, so we encourage all students to apply
   3. Prizes to be won in an interactive quiz
4. Case Prep – In Person (29^th October 2024; Morning: 12:30-1:30pm; Afternoon: 4:30-5:30pm)
   1. A unique opportunity for students to visit the OC&C office and try their hands at a technical case study with the help of our consultants
   2. Networking around drinks and small bits afterwards, held in a venue close to the office
   3. Only space for 60 students (30 per session)
5. Women in Analytics – Virtual (30^th October 2024; 6:30-8:00pm)
   1. A great opportunity to network with OC&C consultants, targeted at female and non-binary potential applicants
   2. Attendees will have a mentor should they make it to the interview phase
   3. Virtual event – can accommodate a large number of attendees
6. Our annual Stratathon – In Person (5^th November 2024; 6-8:30pm)
   1. A strategy case study competition in a Hackathon format
   2. Teams that place on the podium will receive prizes and a fast-track through the interview process
   3. In the OC&C office

We are keen to raise awareness of these events and to invite students to get involved. Please see the attached flyers for further details on our recruitment events. 

Kind Regards,

Andrew Robak
Associate Consultant 
OC&C Strategy Consultants

Dear PhD Students,

As the deadlines for our internship programs are approaching, we would like to provide you a summary of the opportunities we offer in Asia. 

‌Please kindly share the below information with your students in any university channels / portals / newsletters.

Target Audience

Bachelor’s / Master’s (non-MBA) / PhD students graduating between October 2025 and July 2026 from any degree or discipline.

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON

Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo Opportunities: The deadline for the programs in our Institutional Securities Group (Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets and Sales & Trading) is coming up on September 15th (October 13th for Tokyo Programs).‌ Full Program Details: Refer to the attached "2025 Morgan Stanley Asia Internship Programs" e-Flyer‌ Note: Most of our programs offer visa sponsorship, flights and accommodation for successful candidates. Interviews will be done virtually for applicants studying outside of the respective hiring locations.

NEWLY ADDED OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities in Mainland China (Beijing / Shanghai): Investment Banking Summer Internship Programs at Morgan Stanley Securities (China) are now open in Beijing and Shanghai. Morgan Stanley Securities (China) is Morgan Stanley’s investment banking platform in China and provides leading financial services to its clients in the People’s Republic of China and across the globe.  ‌Event Opportunity (October 16th): The Insights into Morgan Stanley Securities (China) virtual event is designed for students to learn more about the programs in Mainland China and to network with representatives from the Investment Banking Division. We welcome Chinese-speaking students from all degree backgrounds to participate in this event.  Registration Deadline: October 13th Full Event & Program Details: Refer to the attached "Explore Opportunities with Morgan Stanley China" Flyer‌

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