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, medical imaging and robotics. We are proud to deliver outstanding education that offers a range of exciting career opportunities for students from around the world.

Wednesday 29th February: Intercalated Year in Computer Science Information Day
The School of Computer Science are hosting an information session on the 'Intercalated Year in Computer Science'. The session will provide an opportunity for discussions with members of staff and current students. If you wish to attend, registration is required by Monday 27th February. To register please send an e-mail to office@cs.bham.ac.uk.
Friday 15th June: The Computing at Schools Teachers Conference 2012
Hosted by the University of Birmingham's School of Computer Science, the 2012 Teachers conference offers a unique opportunity for colleagues to share ideas, resources and techniques for teaching computing in classrooms around the country.
Visits, Campus Tours and Open Days
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Department Seminars and Events
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Computational research aims to alleviate embarrassing bladder problems
08-02-2012 – Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay are working together to develop new ways of treating bladder overactivity, a problem which affects millions of people worldwide.
The Best Degree for Start-up Success
08-02-2012 – So you have finished your undergraduate degree and you are peering into the haze of your future. Would it be better to continue on to an MBA or do an advanced degree in a nerdy pursuit…
Research Blogs
18-01-2012 – We have just launched our Research Blogs pages where our research staff will be posting their thoughts on research in Computer Science.
Facebook for robots helps droids get smarter
05-01-2012 – Being a robot just got a little bit more sociable, now that droids have their own social network.
Ian Livingstone: Computer science is an essential part of our children's education
28-11-2011 – The Independent. Our children are surrounded by computers at school and at home. They run their social lives through mobile devices, immerse themselves in video games and get a top-up dose of ICT in the National Curriculum. You would be forgiven for thinking that computers are the one thing that no modern pupil is missing [...]