Manchester CoderDojo

🎓 I'm excited to share that I have graduated from the The University of Manchester with a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science with Industrial Experience! This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my parents. Thank you for believing in me every step of the way. A special thank you to Duncan Hull 🐝 for the invaluable guidance throughout my third-year project. Your insights and support were instrumental in shaping my academic journey. I'm also thrilled to announce that I will be joining Meta as a Software Engineer. A huge thank you to Claire Williams for your support during the hiring process and to Biju Joseph Jacob for giving me the opportunity to embark on this exciting journey in the WhatsApp Business Integrity team. I can't wait to start this new chapter!

We've been running Manchester CoderDojo for 11 years now, and a lot of our equipment needs to be updated. We're looking for laptops in Manchester and monitors in Cheadle. We're also hoping to get more Lego kits since they're a hit with the kids. I'm currently in the process of applying for funding. I've been asked this week about where our attendees are coming from. It seems like we have a diverse group, which is really cool to see mapped out. If you have any suggestions for funding opportunities, please pass them along. #nextgen #codeforall #coderdojo

Is there anyone available to provide assistance? A young woman from our coderdojo is seeking a 4-day work experience opportunity in July. The experience can be in the fields of art, digital, or computer science.

A full house for Manchester CoderDojo yesterday Ada, the National College for Digital Skills. Lots of tinkering, experimenting and learning of new skills took place. With the larger space at Ada Manchester Ancoats and with more rooms we were able to have loads of different activities taking place separately. We had the large lecture room for Scratch projects with Dean B. 🕹 Anthony H. had a small lecture room for all things Python 🐍 We had one room set up with Raspberry Pi's and Micro:bits with Andy Brown and Richard Pearson 💻 Open plan area with loads of different things to try like Bit:Bot Robot and 3D printing 🤖 A huge shoutout to our dedicated volunteers for generously sharing their time and expertise, and a special thank you to the incredible Lisa Chan Brown for organising event. Together, we're shaping the future of tech, one adventure at a time! #DigitalMaking #FutureTalent #Coding #Grassroots #Volunteers #Tech

We are very proud of our stunning mural on our new campus building in Manchester, Ancoats. Great sign-posting and it announces us nicely to our new neighbourhood - definitely beats a traditional house number! #alwaysada #digitalskills #techapprenticeships

We did it! The first Manchester CoderDojo at our new home In Manchester. Ada, the National College for Digital Skills loves hosting this event 🥰 Today it was Manchester CoderDojo #70 That’s 70 events the volunteer team have delivered over the last 10 years 🥳 As expected we had a few teething (WI-FI) problems. But that will always happen when using Raspberry Pi’s 🙃 Thanks to all the attendees for attending and thanks to all the volunteers and mentors for giving up their Sunday to inspire the next generation of digital makers and pioneers! Here’s to many more successful Manchester CoderDojos 🫶🏻 #grassroots #coding #futuretalent

Meet Steve, he's a lifelong learner who has been studying Computers since the sixties. I sat down with Steve and asked him to tell us his story. We focused on two machines he's designed and built during a career spanning more than 50 years, from the BBC micro in the 1980s through to #SpiNNaker 1 & 2 in 2023 and beyond. We talked about: 🧑💻 What he and many of his 36 #PhD students struggled with most in their research. From his first Nigel P. to his last: what advice would he offer his former self and fellow students? 🧑💻 Computing by post, with punched cards from The Manchester Grammar School in the sixties 🧑💻 How joining Cambridge University Gliding Club helped his interest in Computing take off 🧑💻 Building and commercialising SpiNNaker and its successors with SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH, EBRAINS and the Human Brain Project 🧑💻 The design and manufacture of chips at Acorn Computers, Arm, Apple, Intel Corporation, AMD, Broadcom, TSMC, IBM, Samsung Semiconductor and NVIDIA (etc) featuring Simon Segars, Robin Saxby and Rene Haas 🧑💻 What he would do if he was appointed Vice Chancellor of The University of Manchester instead of Duncan Ivison? 🧑💻 Why 2001: A Space Odyssey is his favourite film, The Moody Blues are his favourite band and music is important to him Listen below to the extended episode or search for "Coding Your Future", wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 Thanks to Chris Turner for permission to use your fantastic picture of a long haired student in the eighties and thanks Steve for taking the time to share your story. cc. Gavin Brown, Chris Miller https://www.cdyf.me/steve

That's a wrap on hosting Manchester CoderDojo at Manchester Technology Centre. Today is Manchester CoderDojo's 11th BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, and a massive thank you to all the volunteers over the years for generously donating your time and skills to engage and inspire the next generation of digital makers, ninjas and pioneers <3 Lisa Chan Brown, Andy Brown :) Ada, the National College for Digital Skills Manchester campus is moving to a new building in January 2024. We will continue hosting this inspirational grassroots event once we settle in. #AlwaysAda #Grassroots #FutureTalent #CoderDojo #Volunteers #Tech #ProblemSolving