Resources for students

Computer systems

• All students have access to Windows desktop PCs in the Intel Laboratory.
• Part III and MPhil students have additional dedicated facilities, and access to GPU and HPC facilities for project work.
• PhD students also have access to GPU and HPC facilities.

Software

• We encourage students who use their own PC to install Linux on it.
• Students (and staff) benefit from special cost-free licences for some commercial software products:
  • The University has bought from MathWorks a MATLAB and Simulink site license which also covers use on home computers by staff and students.
  • The Department has a subscription to the Microsoft Azure for Education programme.
  • A Overleaf Profession subscription is available for Part III, and postgraduate students.

Online services

Mailing lists, newsgroups, student-operated web sites, etc.

Health and safety advice

Information on typing-related injuries such as upper limb disorders, RSI, and OOS (part of the main Laboratory safety page).

Transferable skills

See the Laboratory's summary of skills acquired by undergraduates and the University's page on transferable skills.