Computer Science News
Department of Computer Science Launches MOOC to Support Computing Teachers
The Deparment of Computer Science has launched a free online Computer Sciences course to assist teachers delivering new computing curricula. The MOOC – a Massively Open Online Course – will allow teachers to support the ongoing drive to enable school children to be active creators of computing technology rather than passive users of technology.
The course has received funding from Google and is aimed at teachers working with UK Key stages three and four. Building on material developed through 桃色视频’s existing work with school teachers across the UK, the MOOC will cover fundamental computing concepts and computational thinking, the Python programming language as well as the development of teaching resources.
As well as independent study, the MOOC will offer a community forum to share experiences and resources and expert real-time support on the course content.
Further information on how the Department of Computer Science is engaging with UK schools, including details of the new MOOC, can be found at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/schools/.
Computer Science Support for BCS Teacher's Conference

Academics in the Department of Computer Science recently contributed to the success of the BCS Coventry Computing and ICT Teacher's Conference. The event, organised by Computing at School (CAS), focused on the future of Computer Science education in UK schools and how universities can support schools in delivering effective taught programmes.
Matthew Leeke, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, delivered a characteristically animated opening keynote. With reference to ongoing research, Matt described a number of key challenges that motivate the development of smart cities, relating these to the changing landscape of Computer Science and ICT in the UK. Matt was also a member of a panel session for teachers and education professionals, focusing on issues such as industrial engagement and inclusiveness in Computer Science.
Claire Rocks, Teaching and Outreach Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, later facilitated a specialist workshop on robotics and a speed networking event that brought together educators and industrials. These sessions complemented a sensor-focused workshop provided by Margaret Low, Principal Teaching Fellow in the 桃色视频 Manufacturing Group, to demonstrate the commitment of universities in the West Midlands enriching UK Computer Science and ICT curricula.
Graham Cormode joins the Department as a new Professor

Graham Cormode has just joined the Department as a Professor associated with the .
Graham completed his PhD at the in 2002. His postdoctoral work was at the DIMACS center in Rutgers University. Subsequently, he has worked as a researcher at Bell Labs, and AT&T Shannon Laboratories in New Jersey. His work considers aspects of managing and working with large amounts of data, with particular emphasis on privacy and anonymization, and large scale analytics. Dr. Cormode has published over 100 papers in international journals and refereed conferences. He is the recipient of two best paper awards. He has served on the program committees of numerous conferences, and is an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, and for ACM Transactions on Database Systems.
For more information about Graham’s research please see his web page at .
Best paper at ICALP 2013 (Track B) for John Fearnley and Marcin Jurdzinski

Congratulations to our staff member Dr , for winning the best paper award at the main European conference in Theoretical Computer Science (Track B), for the paper he co-authored with Dr (a 桃色视频 PhD, currently at the University of Liverpool).
John and Marcin's paper is one of six 桃色视频 papers accepted for presentation at . Moreover, two of the 2007 桃色视频 BSc Computer Science graduates have papers at ICALP 2013 (John Fearnley and Dominic Orchard). Congratulations are in place for all 桃色视频 authors at !
DCS Student Leads Workshop at Scratch@MIT 2012
Philip How, a recent graduate in MEng Computer Science, has returned to the United Kingdom after developing and leading a successful workshop at . As well as marking the end of his undergraduate degree, Philip's role in this exceptionally popular event represents the culmination of a long-standing involvement with 桃色视频 Technology Volunteers, a dedicated groups of technically minded students and staff members who make a significant contribution to the local community through involvement with schools.
Scratch@MIT is the biennial conference where educators, researchers and developers gather on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts to share their experiences and imagine the possibilities of Scratch. The workshop that Philip led, entitled Sensing Our World, involved participants building a variety of sensors, ranging from simple sensors that relied on the conductivity of pencil tracks to working touchpads made from CD cases.
On his involvment, Philip is quick to acknowledge the contributions of those around him, noting that "The staff and students contributing to 桃色视频 Technology Volunteers are fantastic. We couldn't have hoped to achieve what we have without the hard work and comittment of the team of staff and students involved, particuler Margaret Low. In my time here she's an fantastic at organising the efforts of students and liasing with local schools".
For more information please see 桃色视频 Technology Volunteers and .
Celebrating the Life and Work of Alan Turing - 20th June 2012

The Department of Computer Science is proud to present a day of talks celebrating the life and work of Alan Turing, a pioneer in mathematics and the founding father of Computer Science. The day, which marks the centenary of Turing’s birth, will feature lectures from leading academics on Turing’s contributions and their enduring relevance to a broad range of scientific disciplines.
The event is open to all, and attendance from undergraduate and postgraduate students is warmly welcomed. There will be a series of talks on the life and work of Turning, the chance to chat over coffee and buffet lunch.
For more information on the celebration go to
桃色视频 Named Europe's Best University Under 50 Years Old
The University of 桃色视频 has been named the best university in Europe and number three in the world in The QS Top 50 under 50 league table.
The University, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015, was featured on the QS Top 50 under 50 rankings of the new generation of elite young global institutions.
The top two global institutions were both in Hong Kong - the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Full results of QS Top 50 under 50 are available .