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Computer science at Manchester

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Study computer science at Manchester and create software and hardware systems to change the way we live and work.
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Stage at 2019 Making a Difference Awards

Computer Science success at Making a Difference Awards

The School of Computer Science has had success at the University's 2019 Making a Difference awards.
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Software Sustainability Institute awarded £6.5m

The Software Sustainability Institute has been awarded £6.5 million funding for its third phase.
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Manchester students compete at London cybersecurity event

Manchester Computer Science and Maths students competed at this year's Cyber 9/12 Challenge.
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Manchester success at world’s most prestigious awards

Two Manchester students have won the highest award possible at this year’s Undergraduate Awards.
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X-ray imaging reveals secrets inside the Enigma machine

Manchester scientists have shone new light on the Enigma machine used by the German military in WW2.

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Our research themes help us investigate the fundamental nature of new computing paradigms and feed it around into real-world impact.
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The School has close links and strong relationships with various research centres and institutes.
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The School continues to build on its history of important, impactful research.

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History and heritage

Manchester has played a major role in the development and evolution of computing.
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We welcome new opportunities for engaging and collaborating with businesses of all shape and size.
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We're committed to promoting and adhering to socially responsible values throughout the School.
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Schools, colleges and the public

The adoption and expansion of computing among young people and the wider community is central to what we do.

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