NF reminded the research students that, in addition to the departmental research seminars and research group seminars, they are also encouraged to attend the occasional Friday evening seminars organised as part of the IGDS MSc scheme. RE reported that the latest version of Netscape has now been installed on the Department's machines. As yet, it is not clear whether this new version solves the problems with running Java applets or not. A further licence for O2 has been obtained, and RE is in the process of installing it. Chairman's Business NF reminded the students of the forthcoming research retreat at Gregynog, and outlined the format of the sessions specifically aimed at research students.
Students are to give brief presentations of their research, aimed at a wide audience.
Time should be left at the end of each talk for questions, and any helpful feedback that the audience may wish to give. NC asked whether an Internet link was available at Gregynog. RE reported that, currently, there is only a thin wire Ethernet with an ISDN link to Aberystwyth University. RE asked the students to report back on the computing facilities that they found at Gregynog. Issues raised by Student Representatives 1.