Computer Science and Informatics
Enrolment and induction information for the School of Computer Science and Informatics.
New students
Before induction, please complete the following tasks:
- Complete online enrolment
- If not already in possession of one, please collect your Student Card
- Please consider installing Office 365 especially the Microsoft Teams client.
- Complete any personal arrangements e.g. opening a bank account
- More details can be found at New students - Cardiff University
- Consult the map of Cardiff buildings (ABACWS is location 68, Queen's South is location 65)
You will need your ID card to collect your laptop, so please collect this as soon as possible.
Undergraduate
BSc Computer Science, BSc Computer Science with Security and Forensics and MSci Computer Science
Monday 26 September 2022
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00-14:50 | Induction talk | ABACWS, Room 0.01 |
| 15.00-16:00 | Introduction to Learning Central (A) (In groups starting A, B or C respectively). | ABACWS, Rooms 1.34/1.39 (lab) |
Mandatory Training
You are required to complete both Health and Safety (H&S) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) training. These are both available online.
We have booked the following times in our computer labs (ABACWS, rooms 1.34/1.39) for you to complete this training.
Group A: Wednesday 28th September at 1pm
Group B: Thursday 29th September at 1pm
Group C: Friday 30th September at 1pm
You are welcome to complete the training on your own device as well.
BSc Applied Software Engineering and BSc Applied Software Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)
Monday 26 September
Laptop Collection - you should book a slot to collect your laptop from the Katherine Johnson Suite in the Queen’s buildings. Please book your collection slot for the morning of Monday 26 September 2022.
Tuesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | If you are interested in joining Athletic Union clubs, please visit the AU Fair this morning as it runs today and tomorrow, and you have induction events that will clash. | Students Union |
| 13:00 – 14:50 | Induction talk | ABACWS, Room 2.26 |
| 15:00-16:00 | Introduction to Learning Central Tour of the Science Library Tour of the Centre for Student Life/Students union | ABACWS, Room 1.34/1.39 |
Wednesday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 12:00 | Visit to the NSA building in Newport | NSA building, Newport |
How to get to the NSA building in Newport
The easiest way to get to the NSA building in Newport is by train. We’ll start at Cathays station (which is next to Abacws). Catch any train that stops at Cardiff Central station. The train will normally stop at platform 7 or 8. Use the tunnel to make your way to platforms 1 and 2.
From here, you can catch several trains that stop at Newport. Trains to London, Nottingham, Manchester, North Wales and the South West will all stop at Newport. When you arrive at Newport station, you will typically alight on platform 3 or 4. Go up the stairs and follow the signs for platform 1, then exit with the south exit. Turn left and walk past the bus stops.
There is construction work (of a new footbridge) just past the bus stops and the entrance to the NSA building is behind the safety barriers.
Mandatory Training
You are required to complete both Health and Safety (H&S) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) training. These are both available online.
You may use the NSA teaching spaces to complete this training after 1pm.
You are welcome to complete the training on your own device as well.
Postgraduate
MSc Advanced Computer Science
Monday 26 September
Collect your laptop - you should book a slot to collect your laptop from the Katherine Johnson Suite in the Queen’s buildings on the afternoon of Monday 26 September 2022.
Wednesday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
14:00 | Welcome | ABACWS, Room 2.26 |
Optional Module Drop-ins
We have arranged for the module leaders for the Year 4 optional modules to be available on Thursday 29 September 2022 to answer your questions. Please look out for further information regarding the timing and formats of these sessions.
MSc Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday 28 September
Collect your laptop - you should book a slot to collect your laptop from the Katherine Johnson Suite in the Queen’s buildings.
Please book your laptop collection for the morning of Wednesday 28 September 2022.
Thursday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Welcome talk | ABACWS, Room 5.05 |
MSc Computing and IT Management
Wednesday 28 September
Collect your laptop - you should book a slot to collect your laptop from the Katherine Johnson Suite in the Queen’s buildings on the afternoon of Wednesday 28 September 2022.
Thursday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Welcome talk | ABACWS, Room 0.01 |
MSc Computing
Monday 26 September
Collect your laptop - you should book a slot to collect your laptop from the Katherine Johnson Suite in the Queen’s buildings on the afternoon of Monday 26 September 2022.
Wednesday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Welcome talk | ABACWS, Room 0.01 |
MSc Cyber Security and MSc Cyber Security and Technology
Thursday 29 September
Collect your laptop - you should book a slot to collect your laptop from the Katherine Johnson Suite in the Queen’s buildings on the morning of Thursday 29 September 2022.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Welcome | ABACWS, Room 4.07 |
Friday 30 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Python tutorial | ABACWS, Room 5.05 |
MSc Software Engineering
Wednesday 28 September
Collect your laptop - you should book a slot to collect your laptop from the Katherine Johnson Suite in the Queen’s buildings. Please book your laptop collection for the morning of Wednesday 28 September 2022.
Thursday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Programme lead welcome and induction activities | NSA building, Newport |
How to get to the NSA building in Newport
The easiest way to get to the NSA building in Newport is by train. We’ll start at Cathays station (which is next to Abacws). Catch any train that stops at Cardiff Central station. The train will normally stop at platform 7 or 8. Use the tunnel to make your way to platforms 1 and 2.
From here, you can catch several trains that stop at Newport. Trains to London, Nottingham, Manchester, North Wales and the South West will all stop at Newport. When you arrive at Newport station, you will typically alight on platform 3 or 4. Go up the stairs and follow the signs for platform 1, then exit with the south exit. Turn left and walk past the bus stops.
There is construction work (of a new footbridge) just past the bus stops and the entrance to the NSA building is behind the safety barriers.
Friday 30 September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Welcome Talk | ABACWS, Room 2.26 |
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