[Dottorcomp] New Communication Channel for the Department: Zulip

[Marco Marabelli]

Dear all,

The Department of Mathematics now has an account on *Zulip*, a 
communication platform designed for structured and collaborative 
discussions.


      *What is Zulip?*

Zulip is an open-source messaging system that combines the best aspects 
of email and real-time chat. It is particularly useful for scientific 
research and academic collaboration due to its conversation system based 
on *streams* (thematic channels) and *topics* (sub-discussions). This 
structure allows for effective and non-disruptive communication, making 
it easy to follow and participate in discussions even after time has passed.


      *How can it be useful for the Department?*

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    Organized and asynchronous discussion of research topics.

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    Coordination of workgroups and scientific projects.

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    Quick communication about seminars, events, and department initiatives.

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    Well-structured discussions: thanks to streams and topics,
    discussions remain organized, avoiding the loss of important
    information.

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    Effective communication across different groups: Zulip enables the
    creation of dedicated streams for seminars, announcements,
    collaboration requests, courses, and more.

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    Searchable archive: messages can be easily searched, allowing quick
    access to past discussions and information.

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    Enhanced collaboration: the platform facilitates sharing ideas,
    resources, and academic updates more efficiently than traditional
    emails.

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    *Support for LaTeX and formatted code*: Zulip allows writing
    mathematical formulas in LaTeX and formatted code, making it
    particularly useful for technical and academic discussions.


      *How to join?*

To sign up and start using Zulip, please follow this link (valid for 30 
days): *Join here* 
<https://matematica-unipv.zulipchat.com/join/vsbwg62xou3ytca7a6kl4pyn/>.

We invite you to try this new tool and contribute to creating a smoother 
and more effective communication environment within our department.

For a detailed guide on how to use Zulip, we recommend watching the 
following tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWKQqI9XzZo&t=3s 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWKQqI9XzZo&t=3s>


Best regards,

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LOGO-UNIPV 	
Ing. Marco Marabelli
Dipartimento di Matematica "F. Casorati"
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