THE University of Manchester

Data Science and AI Society (muds_ai)

About Us

Founded in 2020 at The University of Manchester, MUDS is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Data Science and Machine Learning specialists. We bridge academia and industry through workshops that introduce foundational concepts with real-world applications across sectors like automotive and healthcare. Our Spotlight events spark curiosity, giving postgraduate students a platform to share research and inspire others in Machine Learning. We believe data is the future, in both its analysis and communication.

Building on our STEM strengths, we help students enhance their skills and prepare for industry, growing a community of skilled young data scientists at Manchester.

About Us

Events & Workshops

Our Committee 25/26

Leadership Team

  • Waverli Leung

    Waverli Leung

    President

    2nd Yr Computer Science & Maths

  • Nicole Fernandes

    Nicole Fernandes

    Vice President & Inclusion Officer

    3rd Yr Computer Science & Maths

  • Ben Zan

    Ben Zan

    Treasurer & Podcast Host

    2nd Yr Computer Science & Maths

  • Darwin Zhu

    Darwin Zhu

    Head of Strategy & Risk

    2nd Yr Maths

  • Yichen Liu

    Yichen Liu

    Digital Marketing Lead

    3rd Yr Criminology & Data Analytics

Workshop Team

  • Sean Lin

    Sean Lin

    Workshops Lead

    2nd Yr Computer Science & Maths

  • Arjun Kukadia

    Arjun Kukadia

    Workshops Officer

    2nd Yr Maths & Physics

  • Leena Dany

    Leena Dany

    Workshops Officer

    1st Yr Computer Science

Events Team

  • Mannat Kinra

    Mannat Kinra

    Head of Events

    1st Yr MSc Human Resource Management

  • Shaiem Amin

    Shaiem Amin

    Events Officer

    2nd Yr Computer Science & Maths

  • Jordan Wang

    Jordan Wang

    Events Officer

    2nd Yr Actuarial Science & Maths

Graphics & Media Team

  • Qistina Shafizul

    Qistina Shafizul

    Graphic Designer

    2nd Yr Computer Science

  • Ayesha Khan

    Ayesha Khan

    Graphic Designer

    2nd Yr Psychology

  • Taran Patel

    Taran Patel

    Video Editor

    3rd Yr Computer Science

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