Please spread the word among your students, and point out to them that there is extensive support available for them to develop their application, starting with applicant information sessions between now and the end of the year (see link)

p.s. there's always something unexpected to raise your blood pressure at the 11th hour: in this case a 'secret' character limit in addition to the stated word limit for one of the sections on the form

You're welcome to this one on me, if it helps? ︷

"emphasis on usability and maintainability will not only cultivate researchers who naturally think in terms of clean code but also equip them with transferable skills that are valuable in any industry". To get students on board & doing this out of choice, they must see benefits for themselves [3/3]

Very much on my mind as I revamp a course on software development practive for STEM: "Currently, STEM undergraduates learn to program on toy problems. These do not adequately prepare one to deal with sprawling code bases that they will encounter in practice [...]" [2/3]

I whispered the answer but you were too far away to hear. If only there was a way you could hear me from further away

A hexagonal honeycomb made by ‘C’s rather than bees?

The impromptu celebration lacked champagne flutes for the prosecco, so we had to make do with beer glasses 😂

I’ve used their CCDs for years and have been quite a fan of them. Engineers are very responsive about driver stuff. After CCDs discontinued I am trialling a xiC and am impressed so far- but will need to check out Doug’s comments…

Félicitations! Ça a l'air important et interessant.