School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham

✨ Last week, we were delighted to host our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Celebration in the CS Atrium!

Following two hugely successful previous years, it was wonderful to welcome students and staff back on Wednesday 6 May for an event filled with creativity and culture. From 13:00–16:00, the atrium was buzzing with people coming together to celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Highlights included the debut of the Big British BragOff, a brilliant new food stall showcasing cakes from across the UK, alongside delicious Afro-Caribbean and South East Asian food, a photobooth, raffle, and music that kept the energy high throughout the afternoon.

We were also proud to host an art exhibition featuring stunning work by student artists Amish Gudur, Haniyah Ali, Jasper Bins, Sarah Ogundiran, and Mayesha Islam Abanti. Their pieces offered a powerful and beautiful celebration of different cultures and perspectives, and were a real focal point of the event.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and helped make the celebration such a success. Moments like these remind us of the diversity that makes our community thrive 💛

We want to ensure that there are vast opportunities available for our students that will help prepare them for a bright future:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adquinn_a-leading-global-university-university-share-7465436524067680256--nnr/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAABtRKWUBC-A-P_Mn7kS2WFUHG3-x4frcXt0

Absolutely amazing to see the School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham community at the Lovelace Colloquium 2026, and event better to see one of our MSc students Madison Lardner win!

https://lnkd.in/eaT-HFbv

Get some top tips from BSc Computer Science student Tawananyasha on how to navigate group projects at university:

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/student-experience/stories/search/the-ultimate-guide-to-surviving-group-projects-at-university

We're so proud to see that one of our computer science students, James Mottashed, was named winner of the 'Target Jobs Software Engineering Undergraduate of the Year Award 2026' last week!

James was up against some amazing talent in his category, and was amongst six University of Birmingham students nominated for a variety of awards at the event (including another of our computer science students, James Lapslie).

James' award includes an internship opportunity with Skyscanner, providing valuable experience with a leading global technology company.

Well done!

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/birmingham-computer-science-student-wins-national-award-for-software-engineering

Fantastic to see our students James Mottashed and James Lapslie as Finalists in the targetjobs.co.uk 2026 Undergraduate of the Year Awards!

Good luck both, we have everything crossed!

See what current computer science student Tawananyasha's average day looks like....

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/student-experience/stories/search/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-computer-science-student-at-birmingham-1

Happy International Women's Day!

Hear what some of our computer science students would share as advice they wish they’d heard on day one - inspiring the next generation to take their first step into STEM!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVioBUGCG47/

✨ Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, our students share the advice they wish they’d heard on day one - inspiring the next generation to take their first step into STEM 🚀 #womeninstem #universitylife #ucas #computersciencestudent

Exciting opportunity to studying the Joint MSc in Data Science & AI (IIT Madras and University of Birmingham) - applications are open until 28 February 2026!

🚨 Deadline Extended!

Applications for the Joint MSc in Data Science & AI (IIT Madras × University of Birmingham) are now open until 28 February 2026.

Study across India & the UK.
Build global expertise in AI, Data Science & industry-led innovation.
Don’t miss this opportunity.

Apply now - admissions.ge.iitm.ac.in/iitm-birmingham-dsai

Happy New Year of the Horse 2026!

We'd like to send best wishes to all of our students, staff and community during this time, and to share a snapshot of some of the festivities (credit to our Digital Student Ambassador, Chiao Ting Lai (Jaslyn) for creating this video)!