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Coding Challenge

Each cohort in their first year participated in the AIMLAC Coding Challenge, in which teams were formed with researchers from each institution.

The challenge ran throughout the first year, with teams collaborating remotely, using virtual environments such as Git and Slack, and with support provided by the Supercomputing Wales Research Software Engineers. During the year, teams regularly communicated progress with the cohort and the challenge coordinator, and were given the next step in the challenge. The goal was to become proficient in the use of virtual tools, develop as a supportive and stimulating team, and learn to collaborate and communicate efficiently, skills required throughout the four-year journey and beyond.

The Coding Challenge was delivered by Supercomputing Wales (SCW) Research Software Engineers:

• Dr Ed Bennett (SCW, Swansea Academy for Advanced Computing)
• Dr Julian Lenz (SCW, Swansea Academy for Advanced Computing)
• Dr Colin Sauze (formerly at SCW, Aberystwyth University)
• Dr Michele Mesiti (formerly at SCW, Swansea Academy for Advanced Computing)
• Dr Mark Dawson (formerly at SCW, Swansea Academy for Advanced Computing)