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For the last time this academic year … Good morning UG! Although we’ve all been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic, I hope the 2019/20 academic year has gone well for you. I’ve certainly enjoyed my first year as Director of UG (although I have no idea where the time has gone). In this Monday Mail, the final one of the year, we’re taking a look back at what has happened over the year. Each year I get more and more impressed by the great things you get up to; it makes me very proud to be involved with UG teaching. Well done everyone! Please keep safe.
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* UKIEPC. On Saturday 19 Oct, the UK Ireland Programming Competition (UKIEPC) took place, in which teams of three attempted a series of thirteen fiendish programming challenges over a five hour period. Teams from universities across the British Isles competed at a number of sites, one of which was Manchester. Of the 17 Manchester teams, 3 did particularly well: "Byte Me" (Andrei Bostan (Y1, CS), Alex Iordachescu (Y1, CS), Dragos Marin (Y1, CS), 7 problems solved), "Make Manchester Great Again" (Mihail-Emanuel Ghinea (Y3, CSwIE), Vlad-Andrei Munteanu (Y3, CSwIE), Patrick Sava (Y3, CSwIE), 6 problems solved) and "Kibir Tele Vibir" (Pijus Bradulskis (Y2, CM), Daumantas Kojelis (Y2, CS), Simas Kuprelis (Y2, CS), 5 problems solved). And every one of the Manchester teams solved at least one problem! See the final standings. For those interested in these competitive programming competitions (which are great fun), there are regular practice sessions in the Collabs on Wednesday afternoons. Contact Ian Pratt-Hartmann for details. All welcome!
Good morning UG! It’s Monday 25 May and Week 3 of the examination period, which finishes next week. This will be the last Monday Mail of this academic year, and next week we will have a review of what’s happened over the year. If you are graduating this year, then I wish you the very best in your new careers and for the future, please do keep in touch. If you are going on placement, then enjoy the experience, we look forward to seeing you again in 2021/22. If you are returning in September, then enjoy the summer break and make sure you take some time to relax – hopefully things will start to improve – I very much look forward to seeing you again in September. Please continue to keep safe.
Paul Nutter
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Good morning UG! It’s Monday 18 May and we are into the second week of the Semester 2 examination period. Formative examinations continue to be released for course units according to the published examinations timetable, so please make every effort to complete these. It’s great to hear from one of our alumni, Tom Macpherson-Pope, (who just happens to be a past project student of mine) doing his bit to help in the fight against COVID-19 by 3D printing visors for the NHS - great work Tom! On with the rest of today’s news … make sure you continue to stay safe and well!
Paul Nutter
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[End of The Monday Mail - Exams Week 2 - Semester 2 AY19 - #19.30
Good morning UG! It’s Monday 11 May and the first week of the Semester 2 examination period. Don’t forget we are running alternative assessments to replace the summer examinations. Please complete these as they will benefit your learning and will help you identify any gaps in your understanding of the material you’ve been taught. Overall, I felt the move to online teaching went well, I hope you feel the same. I’d be really interested to hear what you think, so please send me an email telling me how it has gone for you, where the move has been successful and where it could have been better. On with the rest of today’s news … please continue to keep safe.
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Good morning! It’s Monday 4 May and it’s Week 12 (a B week). We are in the final week of teaching and the time has just flown by, particularly the last 7 weeks of working remotely. It’s important that you get any coursework submitted and marked (where required) before the end of the week. The Semester 2 exams were due to start next week, however these will no longer be taking place, and details of alternative assessments are given below. Please continue to stay safe. On with today’s news ...
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Good morning! It’s Monday 27 April and it’s Week 11 (an A week). We are now in the penultimate week of the term, which seems to have flown by, even in lockdown! Well done to all first years for some excellent project presentations last week, hosting them online was a great success! Don’t forget to attend the online showcase today Monday at 12:00-14:00. As we are nearing the end of the term it is important that you complete any outstanding coursework. Check the deadlines for your courses, and get any outstanding marking done ASAP. All graduating students will have received an email from Sean Bechhofer explaining how your degree classification will be determined, further information can be found in the Department’s COVID-19 FAQ. On with today’s news ...
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*CRACKCHESTER. This from Mark Paveszka (Y3, SE4wIE): Hello Hackers. We at Crackchester will be holding our elections online this year and are very excited for you to apply. The positions opened are President, General Secretary. Treasurer, Dev officer and Events Officer. If you are interested engaging in Cyber Security don't hesitate to apply here. If you have any questions regarding what each position involves then please contact me.
Hello! It’s Monday 20 April and it’s Week 10 (a B week). I hope you managed to find some time to take a break and relax over the Easter vacation. We are in the final stretch of the semester, with only three weeks to go until teaching is completed, so please make sure you complete and submit any outstanding assessments by the published deadlines. Don’t forget that help and support is available if you need it. Good luck to the first years who will be presenting their projects this week, online via Blackboard Collaborate, I hope everything goes well. Please keep safe! On with the rest of today’s news…
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Good morning! It’s Monday 30 March and we are officially in the Easter break. I hope you are all taking care and keeping safe and well while you self-isolate. The next Monday Mail will be when term starts again on Monday 20 April (Week 10). Keep safe.
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Hello! It’s Monday 23 March, it’s Week 9 and it’s an A Week. We are living in surreal, unprecedented times, and something that we will have to get used to, over the next few months being forced to work remotely from the University. I know you are anxious and concerned about your studies, we (all the staff) share your concerns and I can only reassure you that we are all working as hard as we can to update teaching material so that it can be delivered online. Please bear with us. Please keep an eye on our FAQ. Please keep safe and keep in touch with each other.
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Good morning! It’s Monday 16 March, it’s Week 8 and it’s a B Week. As you will know, there have been changes to teaching arrangements from this week. To help answer your questions, we have compiled a FAQ about Department arrangements which we hope you will find useful. Please see below. It’s meant to be the start of Spring this week, so let’s hope we can finally see the end to the endless rain and the beginning of more sunny days! There are two key deadlines this week: 1st years have to freeze development of the team project, and 3rd years have to stop all practical work on the project. The deadline for both is 18:00 this Friday 20 March (see Blackboard for details of how to submit your code/work). This week is also the last week of third year project demos, so good luck if you are presenting your work this week. On with the rest of today's news...
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Hello! It’s Monday 9 March, it’s Week 7 and it’s an A week. We are into the final half of the semester now and only a few weeks left until the Easter break. I hope everything is going well. On with today’s news...
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Good morning, it’s Monday 2 March, it’s Week 6 and a B Week. We’re half-way through the semester already! We had a useful meeting of SSC last week and details of the issues raised can be found on the forum. Remember to report any issues to one of your student reps. The 3rd year project presentations start this week, so good luck to all 3rd years, I hope it goes well. On with the rest of today’s news...
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* SUPPORT SERVICE SPOTLIGHT. If you live in University of Manchester Halls of Residence then check out your local ResLife team who live onsite and can help you get all the support and guidance you need during your stay. ResLife can offer support relating to your mental and physical wellbeing, your safety on campus and adjusting to life in a new place. They also organise lots of fun events and extracurricular activities to help you meet people, make friends and feel at home in Manchester.
Good morning, it’s Monday 24 Feb, it’s Week 5 and an A Week ... the weeks are going so fast! I hope everything is going well and that your 1st semester results are what you expected when they are released at the end of the week. We have a meeting of SSC scheduled for Wednesday so don’t forget to raise any issues with your student reps. You can see what has already been raised in the SSC forum. We need volunteers for student reps for next academic year, so if you’d like to be a student rep then please put yourself forward. A gentle reminder to final year students … please complete NSS if you haven’t already done so already, thank you if you have. On with the rest of today’s news ...
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Good morning, it’s Monday 17 Feb, it’s Week 4, and a B week. Now that labs have started, I hope everything is going well. We have a meeting of SSC on Weds 26 Feb, so let your reps know of any issues (see below). Calling all 3rd year students, don’t forget to complete NSS, prizes for completing it are available. Remember, we very much value your feedback! On with the rest of today’s news …
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Good morning everyone! It’s Monday 10 Feb and the start of Week 3 (an A Week). It was great to see two former students, Lloyd Henning and Peter Sutton, aka Foxdog Studios, present their award-winning comedy show last Monday in the COMP101 guest lecture slot. I hope everyone who attended enjoyed themselves, I certainly did! I hope you have settled in to your new course units and are enjoying them. Don’t forget to report any general issues to one of your student reps. If you’d like to become a student rep next year then register your interest. Now on with today’s news...
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* CTF. This from Shaurya Gautam (Y2, AI): Hey guys, Novacoast are coming on Sat 15 Feb to host their annual CTF. You can participate in teams of 3-5. Every member needs a ticket (free). This is a great opportunity to communicate with one of the leading organizations in cyber security. Furthermore, PIZZA is provided!
* GLOBAL LEGAL HACKATHON. The University is co-hosting a Manchester event for the Global Legal Hackathon competition. Teams will participate in cities across the globe with winners from each venue going forward to the international second and then final rounds. Teams of 5-10 will work to develop solutions that fit into either of two streams, Private Benefit: The Business & Practice of Law, and Public Benefit: Good government, Legal Systems & Access to Justice. The event will open 16:00 on Friday 6 March, hacking takes place Sat-Sun, and pitching is from 16:00 Sunday. Entries now open via Eventbrite for teams and individuals.
It’s Monday 3 February, the start of Week 2 (a B week) ... a very good morning to you! I hope you have now recovered after the exams and are settling into your new routine this semester. If you are interested in being a student Rep for the next academic year, then the nomination process is changing and we are asking students to nominate themselves early (see below). Make sure you finalise your course unit choices by this Friday. Third years, thanks for attending the meeting last Wednesday. Please don’t forget to complete the NSS! Have a good week, on with the rest of today’s news.
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Good Morning, it’s Monday 27 January and welcome to Week 1 (an A Week) of Semester 2. Remember that your timetable will have changed. I hope your exams went well and you are ready to get back into the swing of labs and lectures! If you are a third year student, there will be a meeting this Weds 29 Jan at 09:00 in Lecture Theatre 1.1 to discuss what’s happening between now and the end of the semester (more below). Please make sure you attend. I hope you enjoy this semester … on with today’s news.
Paul
Director of Undergraduate Studies
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* BINGO! This from Khesim Reid (Y3, CS): UBS will be hosting a comedy bingo night for final year students, on Thurs 6 February, loosely themed around sustainability. All you have to do is form a team of 3-6 people and sign up. There will be lots of prizes and FREE DRINKS so you don’t want to miss out on what’s bound to be a great night!
Good Morning, it’s Monday 20 January and it’s the second week of the exams (see full timetable). I hope they are going well. Don’t forget, if you have any problems attending an exam, you are late etc. then let SSO know immediately (by email or call them on 0161 306 8155). Next week is the start of Semester 2, so you will have a new teaching timetable. Hope you have a good week!
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Good Morning, it's Monday 13 January 2020, Happy New Year! I hope you had a good break over the Christmas period and managed to find some time to relax and recharge your batteries. The Semester 1 examinations start this week, and finish on Friday 24 January. Please make sure that you are familiar with your exam timetable and the location of your scheduled exams (see full timetable). If you have any issues on the day of an exam then please report this to SSO immediately. Good luck in your exams!
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It’s Monday 9 December, Week 12 and the last week of teaching. The past 12 weeks have flown by, I hope you have enjoyed them! As this is the last week, make sure you get all your work submitted and marked by the end of the week. It was good to see so many students at the 1st Year poster session on Tuesday, thank you for supporting the event and congratulations to the winning teams. The Monday Mail will be back on 13 January 2020, just in time for the start of the Semester 1 exams. Enjoy your Christmas break, and have a happy New Year. Make sure you take some time off to relax over the break before you start to prepare for the exams in January. I look forward to seeing you all in 2020!
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* REPRESENT THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING. We are looking for a diverse group of students from across the School of Engineering to join a select group of students who would be willing to represent the School at key University events and meetings. Why should put yourself forward? It will be an ideal opportunity for you to influence key School of Engineering decisions and gain an insight into the workings of a university. It will be great for your own personal development and will boost your employability. You can talk about it in your CV and future interviews. You will get to work with academics, including Department Heads of Education, and key Professional Services staff. If you are interested in getting involved, please email Hannah Cousins in SSO as soon as possible and more details will follow.
[ End of The Monday Mail - Week 12 - Semester 1 AY19 - #19.13
Good morning. It’s Monday 2 December, it’s week 11 (a B Week) and not long to go until the end of the semester. I hope you are getting all your work submitted and marked, and making use of SPOT to check your coursework marks! Good luck to all First Year students who have their project presentations this week, along with the poster session on Tuesday, do pop in and have a look. Course Unit surveys start today (see below) so please provide us with feedback on our teaching. Hope you have a good week and on with the latest news...
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[ End of The Monday Mail - Week 11 (B) - Semester 1 AY19 - #19.12
Good morning UG. It’s Monday 25 November, and it’s Week 10, an A week. The UCU strike action starts today and continues throughout the week, but you should continue to work as normal – see item 1 below. The end of the semester is fast approaching, so it’s important you get your work submitted and marked. Remember, if you have any issues, then please speak to someone! Have a good week, and on with today’s news.
Paul Nutter
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* POSTER CONTEST. Women Comp Sci students are invited to enter one of the poster contests at the BCSWomen Lovelace Colloquium on 8 April 2020 at the University of Stirling. To enter, write a 250 word abstract on the topic of your poster. Last year there were over 100 posters, some great keynotes, industry representatives, and lots of cake. Lovelace is a wonderful opportunity for our women students to connect with each other. (Men are welcome to attend, but are not eligible for the poster competition.)
It’s Monday 18 November, a very good morning to you! We are into week 9, which is a B week. I hope everything’s going well and you are keeping up with your work. If anything is affecting your studies, then it is important that you speak to someone, your personal tutor (for 3rd years your project supervisor is also your personal tutor), or pop in to SSO. Don’t forget that you can view your coursework marks via SPOT. This tool is new, so please send me any feedback. I hope you have a good week, on to today’s news...
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Good morning! It’s Monday 11 November and it’s Week 8 (an A week). I hope everything is going well, particularly for the 3rd year students who are doing their Lightning Talks at the moment. We are nearly two-thirds of the way through the semester… how time flies when you are having fun! Hope you have a great week, now for today’s news.
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Welcome back after Reading Week, I hope you managed to take some time off and recharge your batteries for the rest of the semester (not long now to the Christmas break!). It’s Monday 4 November and Week 7 (a B Week). We celebrate Bonfire Night this week, so have fun and enjoy the fireworks. The Lightning Talks start this week for all 3rd year students, so good luck with your presentations. We also have the first meeting of the student-staff committee, so please raise any issues with your student reps (contact details in Blackboard) before the meeting on Wednesday. Enjoy the week … on with the rest of today’s news.
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Good morning! It’s Monday 28 October and it’s Reading Week! There are no scheduled teaching activities this week – it's a chance for you to have a break and recharge your batteries, or maybe do some catchup or get ahead with your coursework. We are back to normal on Monday 4 November (Week 7 - B week), when the usual timetabled activities resume. Enjoy the break and have fun on Halloween!
best wishes
Paul Nutter
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It’s Monday 21 October, and we are in Week 5 (an A week) which means we’ve done a third of the semester already! Hope things are going well and you are managing to keep up with the workload. Just a reminder that next week (Week 6) is Reading Week, which means there are no scheduled teaching activities. So make use of the time to relax and take a break, or catch up on any work you need to finish. Still a busy week this week though, so on to today’s news. Have a good week!
best wishes
Paul Nutter
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Well we are into Week 4, which is a B week in the timetable, and a month into the semester – where’s the time going! I hope all the first years have settled into the Department and are enjoying life as a student in Manchester. We now have our student representatives (see below). If you have any issues with teaching, the environment or anything about the Department in general, then please speak to one of your reps. Any issues raised will be recorded in the Issues Forum in the Student Staff Committee space in Blackboard. Thank you to all the students who put themselves forward as a student representative. It was sad to say goodbye to two colleagues on Friday, Jim Miles and John Latham, who have had such an influence on undergraduate teaching in the Department over the years, they will be sorely missed.
Now, on with the news...
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* FOOTBALL NEWS. This from Adam Brock (Year 3, CSwIE): Weds 2 Oct marked the beginning of Computer Science Football Club's campaign to take over the University Football League. After storming into a 2-0 lead thanks to some swift counter attacking play, the hours and hours spent in front of computers took its toll and tiredness set in. After conceding one before half time and two just after, the team roused themselves from fatigue and pushed until the very end. Final score a heartbreaking but very encouraging 3-2 loss, though it will only make the first victory that much sweeter!
It’s Monday 7 October and we’re in Week 3 (which is an A week in the timetable). It was great to see a busy careers fair last Thursday & Friday, and pleasing to see some graduates manning the employer stands. I hope everything is going well? If not, speak to someone. Every week we will highlight some of the support services available through the University, today it’s DASS. If you are a 1st or 2nd year then please don’t forget to vote for your student representatives in Blackboard. The ballot closes at 17:00 this Friday 11 Oct.
Enjoy the week,
Paul Nutter
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Well it’s Monday 30 September and we are now into Week 2 (a B week in the timetable). I hope you have settled into a routine and know what you should be doing this week. If not, then check out your personal timetable. Remember, if you need any help then speak to your tutor/project supervisor, year tutor or one of the friendly faces in SSO. Again there’s lots happening in the Department and it’s time to congratulate some of our students on their successes as you'll see below. Don’t forget, today is the deadline for Student Rep nominations, so if you are interested then please send me an email before the deadline of 17:00.
Best wishes,
Paul Nutter
Director of Undergraduate Studies
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Good morning UG! It’s Monday 23 September, and it’s Week 1A of Semester 1 and you will, I’m sure, all be ready and raring to get started! Throughout the semester we alternate between Week A's and Week B's, with different timetabled activities according to whether it is Week A or Week B. The Monday Mail will always remind you which week it is – and this is a Week A You can check what’s happening via the full UG timetable or via your personalised timetable. OK, on with today’s news, and as usual there is a lot to tell you about! Get involved! And have a great week!
best wishes
Paul Nutter
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Good morning undergraduates! It’s Monday 16 September 2019 and it's the start of a new academic year and of course Welcome Week for our new students. I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to you all, to those joining us for the first time, and those who are returning for another year. I'm Paul Nutter and I’m the Director of Undergraduate Studies, which means I’m responsible for the day-to-day running of the undergraduate degree programmes in the Department. You are reading the Monday Mail, which is sent to all undergraduate students every Monday during term-time, the aim of which is to keep you up-to-date with the latest news as well as publicising all the great things that are happening in the Department … and there's always a lot happening! So have a great week, and on with today's news.
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