The Department of Computing and Technology has a range of facilities in both campuses, supporting teaching and research. In Cambridge, the department currently has specialist laboratories dedicated to: Computer Science, Electronics, Gaming, Media, Internet Technology and general project work. To support its provision in audio and music technology, new high specification media and recording studios were commissioned, installed with professional spec audio equipment. Students also have access to central computing facilities. In Chelmsford, laboratories support network infrastructure, network security and cloud computing. A range of specialist software packages are available in both campuses. The department is an accredited Cisco Academy - training provider.

The department has a good research base (52% academic staff with PhDs, hosts 12 research students). A range of industrial and public health sector collaborations are underway, including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, consultancy.

The research groups are:

i) Digital Modelling Research Group (DMRG)
ii) Sound Engineering Research Group (SERG)
iii) Cisco Networking Academy Programme (CNAP)

The Department welcomes applications for research degrees in these and other related relevant areas of research. Overall, the department of Computing and Technology offers a welcoming, friendly, encouraging and stimulating environment for those wishing to pursue a research degree (MPhil or PhD), allowing them to fulfil their potential.

For general queries on our department please contact:
Professor Marcian Cirstea, Head of Department
Email: marcian.cirstea@anglia.ac.uk
Call: 0845 196 2184