Human-Centred Computing News

The Complete University Guide has once again placed Warwick Computer Science in the country's Top 10 departments.

"We are pleased that the Department continues to be recognised as one of the best in the UK" said Professor Stephen Jarvis, Deputy Head of the Department. "There are more than 100 departments that teach Computer Science in the UK, so to be in the Top 10 is recognition of our excellent teaching and the strength of the research initiatives that we have launched in the past few years. The Department is growing, but we retain a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with first rate facilities and an excellent employment record."

For more information on The Complete University Guide please see http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

The Department is very pleased that four current first year students will benefit from each receiving a £10,000 scholarship towards their studies. The scholarships are open only to UK 1st year students studying CS or CMS.

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The deadline for applications is the 7th December 2012

More details about the Blue Oval Scholarships

The Department of Computer Science at Warwick University has been successful in applying for a BCS Education Bursary to provide support for ICT and Computing teachers. The department is 1 of only 31 institutions to receive the funding from over 200 applications.

The teaching of Computer Science in schools is undergoing major change. In response to teaching of ICT described as "demotivating and dull", Education Secretary Michael Gove announced the scrapping of the existing ICT curriculum in January and, more recently, plans to axe ICT teacher training courses next year.

‘Introduction to Computer Programming and Concepts’ is designed to provide much needed support for teachers, helping them get to grips with key Computer Science concepts and develop programming skills. We will be providing a supportive environment, teachers will have the opportunity to learn skills and learn from each other

The course will consist of six 3-hour events spread between November 2012 and April 2013.

The course is also supported by Computing At School and The Network of Excellence.