Education Champions
SICSA Education Champions represent each of our universities across Scotland, organising events and activities relevant to Computing Science Education including professional lectures, conferences, training and research studies.
We aim to:
- Scope out events and activities that can promote and complement existing efforts within individual institutions;
- Raise awareness of activities within institutions which may interest the wider SICSA Education community;
- Promote SICSA Education activities within institutions to ensure we are reaching the right audience.
“The Education Champions play a hugely important role in how SICSA Education engages with the wider Scottish Higher Education community. This year, our theme will be Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and I’m looking forward to working with our Champions to roll out a fantastic programme of events and activities.”
Theme of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
”EDI is vital for computer science in Scotland to foster innovation, creativity and inclusive solutions that reflect the needs of all communities. By empowering diverse talent, we can reduce inequalities and prepare the next generation of computing professionals to tackle society’s challenges.”
Dr Debbie Meharg
SICSA Education Director
2024-25 Education Champions
Dr Suzanne Prior
Abertay University
Dr Ana Ciocarlan
University of Aberdeen
Dr Rachel Menzies
University of Dundee
Dr Fiona Mcneill
University of Edinburgh
Dr Debbie Meharg
Edinburgh Napier University
Dr Mireilla Bikanga Ada
University of Glasgow
Fiona Fairlie
Glasgow Caledonian University
Dr Tessa Berg
Heriot Watt University
Tiffany Young
Robert Gordon University
Dr Areti Manataki
University of St Andrews
Dr Mario Kolberg
University of Stirling
Tony Gurney
University of the West of Scotland