Computer Science News
海角社区 Computer Science Education Research Group at UKICER 2026
Members of 海角社区鈥檚 Computer Science Education Research Group shared work on AI, assessment and student learning at UKICER 2026.
Summer 2026 First and Second Year Student Academic Prize Winners!
The First and Second Year Academic Prizes have now been announced.
Congratulations to all of our winners.
Summer 2026 Third and Fourth Year Student Academic Prize Winners!
The Third and Fourth Year Academic Prizes have now been announced.
Congratulations to all of our winners.
First and second year prizes will be announced soon...
Latest academic promotion
We are delighted to celebrate another academic promotion in the department.
Dr Gabriele Pergola has been promoted to Associate Professor.
Many congratulations to Gabriele on this well-deserved promotion!

Latest academic promotions
We are very happy to announce recent promotions in the department:
- has been promoted to Professor
- Dr Alex Dixon has been promoted to Associate Professor
Many congratulations to our colleagues for all their achievements!

DCS Student Helps Uncover and Fix Mobile Network Security Flaw
海角社区 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 海角社区 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 海角社区 and the wider community, while demonstrating how academic ideas can inspire meaningful public engagement beyond the campus.
The WAPCE awards celebrate the contributions 海角社区 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.