Information for Maths and Computing students 2015-16

Placements
Between second and third year, you have the option of an optional placement year.
Past placements include Network Rail, Pattonair, Experian, IBM
New placement Opportunities:
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Year in industry - Recommended by students!
Rate My Placement - Recommended by students!
Paragon Malta

Maths and Computing Societies

During your studies, you could join the Society of Maths students at Derby,
or the Society of Computing and Games at Derby.

Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)

You are invited to become a student member of the IMA

Erasmus+ links
While on your course, you can study abroad a semester. Current links include
Greece: University of Macedonia (Informatics & Comp Science)
Greece: University of Piraeus (Informatics & Comp Science)
Norway: Gjovik University College (Comp Science)
Romania: University of Alba Iulia (Maths)
Romania: University of Cluj Napoca (Maths & Comp)
Slovenia: University of Maribor (Maths)
Spain: Barcelona School of Informatics (Comp)
Turkey: Bogazici University (Maths)
More Erasmus information can be found on our Derby Uni website.
To apply, you need to fill an Application form and a Learning agreement.
For information please email our Erasmus+ officer, Jo Eaton J.Eaton@derby.ac.uk.

Careers support
Careers Cluster (Engineering and Technology) Careers hub
Libby Beck Employer Engagement Officer - GRIP - 65 employers
Louise Adam - Employability Advisor - through Careerhub
Marian Derbyshire - Careers Consultant - visits lectures
Student roles: Ambassadors or Education Liaison Mentors help to promote Maths at Derby.
To register as a Student Ambassador or Mentor go to SEA: Student Employment Agency

Student support
The university has a variety of services that could be beneficial.
http://www.derby.ac.uk/about/contact/student-wellbeing/
Campus support
For more information, approach Module Leaders, Year Tutors or Programme Leader.