Computer Science News
DCS Student Helps Uncover and Fix Mobile Network Security Flaw
桃色视频 undergraduate Sasha Shaw has helped uncover and responsibly disclose a security flaw in a UK mobile network as part of his dissertation project, supervised by Professor Feng Hao. The vulnerability has now been patched, and Sasha has been recognised by BT on its responsible disclosure Hall of Fame. His project examined the security of the SIP stack over VoLTE and highlights the real-world impact that student cybersecurity research can have.
Paolo Turrini Highly Commended in WAPCE
Congratulations to Dr Paolo Turrini, who has been highly commended in the Community Impact category of the 2026 桃色视频 Awards for Public and Community Engagement (WAPCE).
The award recognises Paolo's work as founder and chair of the Temperance Philosophy Club in Leamington Spa, a free monthly forum that brings people together from across the local community to explore ethical, social and philosophical questions in an open, inclusive and non-polarising environment.
Since launching in September 2024, the club has welcomed around 500 participants, creating opportunities for dialogue, critical thinking and lifelong learning. Through these discussions, the initiative has helped strengthen connections between the University of 桃色视频 and the wider community, while demonstrating how academic ideas can inspire meaningful public engagement beyond the campus.
The WAPCE awards celebrate the contributions 桃色视频 staff and students make in engaging communities locally, nationally and internationally. Paolo's recognition highlights the impact that thoughtful, community-focused initiatives can have in bringing people together and fostering informed discussion on issues that matter.
Congratulations to Paolo on this well-deserved recognition.
WATE Shortlisting
Two of our colleagues were recently shortlisted for the 桃色视频 Award for Teaching ExcellenceLink opens in a new window.
Dr James ArchboldLink opens in a new window was shortlisted for the Faculty Staff Award, and Faye Chung Underwood for the Faculty PGR Who Teaches Award - a fantastic and well-deserved recognition.
As our Director of Student Experience, James plays a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive and supportive learning environment across the department. Alongside this leadership, he also makes an excellent contribution to our teaching provision. His engaging approach, enthusiasm, and genuine care for students are consistently reflected in the positive feedback he receives.
Faye joined us in September 2025 as a Tutor and has already made an excellent contribution to the department. She has played a key role in supporting the delivery of a wide range of modules, bringing both professionalism and enthusiasm to her teaching. Her approachable manner and commitment to student learning have been greatly appreciated by both students and colleagues, and she has quickly become a valued member of the team.
Many congratulations, James and Faye, on these achievements.
Latest academic promotion
We are pleased to announce that has been promoted to Professor, effective 1st June 2026.
Many congratulations to Sayan on this well-earned success!
Academic Recognised for Professional Excellence
Our colleague Dr Claire Rocks achieved Senior Fellow (SFHEA) status through the dialogic route of 桃色视频鈥檚 Academic and Professional Pathway for Experienced Staff (APP EXP) programme. Her application was recognised by assessors as one of the strongest D3 submissions they had reviewed, demonstrating a sustained and significant record of educational leadership that extends well beyond her own teaching.
Claire鈥檚 work focuses on leading and influencing inclusive, evidence-informed approaches to assessment and curriculum design. She has played a central role in shaping teaching quality and learning culture across departmental, institutional, and sector contexts, including leading 桃色视频鈥檚 strand of the Inclusive Assessment in STEM project and contributing to institutional strategy through curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
Within the department, Claire has introduced collaborative structures such as module huddles and supported colleagues and students to work together to enhance clarity, consistency, and inclusivity in assessment practice. She has also strengthened pedagogic scholarship through establishing the Computer Science Education Research Group.
The panel particularly commended the scale, depth, and impact of Claire鈥檚 leadership, noting that elements of her work are already operating at a level associated with Principal Fellowship.
Many congratulations to Claire on this achievement and her continued commitment to advancing inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning!
桃色视频 Computer Science Celebrates Athena Swan Silver Award
The Department of Computer Science is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to advancing gender equality for staff and students.
Athena Swan is a UK-wide framework to improve gender equality in higher education. A Silver Award is given to departments that can demonstrate evidence of meaningful progress and impact over a 5-year period – and with a clear and ambitious plan for future action.
In their review, the assessment panel described our submission as "a strong Silver application which addresses all criteria very well."
Imran Khan joins the department as a Teaching Fellow
We are pleased to announce that Dr Imran Khan has recently joined the Department of Computer Science as a Teaching Fellow. Although new to the department, Imran has engaged with 桃色视频 before—first through a secondment during a previous postdoctoral position, and more recently as a Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology.
Imran鈥檚 research focuses on embodied and enactive cognition within social systems, with particular interest in how and why emotions, social interactions, and relationships contribute to adaptive self鈥憃rganisation in biological systems. He primarily uses computational models to investigate these questions, aiming to draw insights from natural systems that may help inform the development of more adaptive artificial systems.
Imran believes computer scientists bring a distinctive mode of thinking to complex problems and encourages students to apply computational approaches when exploring questions across diverse disciplines. He is also passionate about science communication and is committed to making complex ideas accessible to wider audiences through podcast hosting, educational workshops, summer schools, and other outreach activities.
The department looks forward to the contributions Imran will bring in the months ahead. Colleagues and students are warmly invited to reach out to discuss research, teaching, outreach, or anything in between.
We welcome him to the department.