School of Computer Science

School of Computer Science, The University of Birmingham

Computer Science at Birmingham dates back to the late 1950s with the School of Computer Science becoming one of the first academic departments in the UK to undertake research and teaching in this field.

Some 50 years later, we now provide specialist teaching and conduct world-leading research in fundamental and applied computer science, artificial intelligence, optimisation, computer security, and robotics. We are proud to deliver outstanding education that offers a range of exciting career opportunities for students from around the world, and currently boast eight members of our teaching staff in the top 1% of computer scientists worldwide.

Celebrations for 50 years of computing at Birmingham
06-11-2009 – The School of Computer Science celebrates its 50th anniversary on Thursday 12th November
Postgraduate Open Day - Wednesday 25th November 2009, 11AM to 4PM
01-10-2009 – The Postgraduate Open Day is a great opportunity to visit your chosen department, attend subject-specific talks and demonstrations, speak to academic staff, meet current students and view the outstanding facilities on offer.
Welcome to new students
17-08-2009 – We will welcome all freshers to the School of Computer Science on Tuesday 22nd of September at 10.30 in the Computer Science building.
Visits, Campus Tours and Open Days
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Department Seminars and Events
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Dr Richard Dearden begins his three-week adventure onboard the RSS Discovery
07-10-2009 – This week artificial intelligence specialist Dr Richard Dearden set sail on board the research ship, RSS Discovery, to begin his three week voyage from Glasgow to Tenerife.
Student satisfaction rates highly for Computer Science at Birmingham
23-09-2009 – The National Student Survey ranks the school in the top five Computer Science departments nationwide for overall student satisfaction
Success at the BCS Distinguished Dissertation competition 2009
17-09-2009 – PhD student, Huanhuan Chen, surpasses competition at the national BCS Distinguished Dissertation competition.
Welcome to new students
17-08-2009 – We will welcome all freshers to the School of Computer Science on Tuesday 22nd of September at 10.30 in the Computer Science building.
Recognition for outstanding academic staff within the School of Computer Science
29-07-2009 – Our congratulations to Dr Mark Lee and Dr Mark Ryan for their fantastic achievements