Equality and diversity
The School of Computer Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports equality and diversity. The school aims to achieve fair and equal representation for all, enabling all members of staff and students to contribute and reach their full potential. All staff operate under the University’s equality, diversity and inclusion policy.
School statistics
- In the 2024-2025 academic year, female students accounted for 30% of all students, with ratios of 27% among undergraduates, 37% in postgraduate taught (PGT), and 36% in postgraduate research (PGR).
- In the 2024-2025 academic year, the ratios of UK-domiciled ethnic minority students were 31%, with ratios of 32% among undergraduates, 38% in PGT, and 8% in PGR.
Recent Successes
Athena Swan Silver Award
The School of Computer Science received exciting news: it has been granted the Athena Swan Silver award!
This achievement stands as a testament to the substantial dedication and effort invested by the School's members. This accomplishment is truly significant for the School, marking a commendable milestone in its journey.
Stefano Rodotà award - 2023
Janis Wong, one of our recent graduating PhD students, attended the 44th plenary meeting of the Committee of Convention 108, where she received the Council of Europe’s Stefano Rodotà award for the best PhD thesis in data protection.
Janis was supervised by Professor Kirstie Ball in the Department of Management at the University of St Andrews Business School and Dr Tristan Henderson in the School of Computer Science, who are both very proud of their graduating student. Well done, Janis!
UK Young Academy membership - 2023
Congratulations to Rosa Filgueira who has been awarded with the UK Young Academy (UKYA) membership.
The first cohort of the UK Young Academy brings together members from across academia, charity organisations and the private sector, to galvanise their skills, knowledge and experience to find innovative solutions to the present and future challenges that societies face.
