COSMoS

Computing Science and Mathematics Skill Sharing

COSMoS aims to allow an exchange of skills with colleagues. We've set up COSMoS as a group which can meet monthly, be led by anyone in the department and used as a method of teaching each other via 1 hour open format sessions. This can range from advanced topics to sharing basic principles.

It's important to note this is not a research-based group - we already have these available. This is for the transfer of skills that you've picked up be you a researcher, lecturer, student or support staff. For further examples of possible subject areas, see below.

Upcoming Sessions:

(future sessions TBC)

Suggested areas of interest:

• Handling Sensitive Data
• Presenting to Different Audiences
• University Accounting & Budgeting
• Procurement of Software & Hardware
• Active Directory
• Linux and Other Operating Systems
• Long Distance Team Working
• How to be a Good Mentor
• Statistical Analysis
• Mathematical Notation (e.g. converting pseudocode into mathematical formula)
• Experimental Design
• LaTeX & Beamer
• Programming Language Specific Hints & Tips
• Research Project Management
• Python Toolkilts e.g. SciPy, NumPy, etc
• Finding a niche / moving from postdoc to independent researcher

If you are interested in hosting a session yourself on any topic of your choosing, get in touch with Dr. Sandy Brownlee.

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