Inclusive teaching of mathematical proofs to computer science students
By Dr Mun See Chang Mathematics often provides the theoretical underpinning for computing, which is one of the fundamental requirements of a computing degree (QAA, 2022). Mathematical proofs, in turn, are central in establishing mathematical truths, and so are important in computing to, for example, establishing the correctness of an algorithm. Therefore, learning to write … Read more
Reflecting on the SICSA Research Away Day
By Dr Yashar Moshfeghi On Monday, 19 May 2025, SICSA hosted a vibrant and forward-looking Research Away Day at the Stirling Court Hotel. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of central Scotland, the venue provided the perfect setting for a day of strategic reflection, collaboration, and future planning for the Scottish computer science research community. The … Read more
Relaunching the SICSA Education Champions: Driving EDI in Computing Science
By Dr Debbie Meharg As the newly appointed SICSA Education Director, I am excited to announce the relaunch of the SICSA Education Champions initiative, with a renewed and dedicated focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Computing Science across Scotland. Our aim is to foster collaboration, share best practices, and drive meaningful change within … Read more
Registration is open for our SICSA PhD Conference 2025!
By Dr Khristin Fabien and Dr Rachel Salzano, Edinburgh Napier University As Joint Local Chairs for the SICSA PhD Conference 2025, we are delighted to announce that registration is now open! This year it will be held at Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh Napier University on 25 and 26 June. Our theme for the conference this year … Read more
Microbits on the Move
By Prof Judy Robertson, University of Edinburgh Overview Microbits on the Move is a volunteering scheme in which Computer Science university students visit rural Scottish primary schools to teach children about computing using low-cost Micro:bit hardware. The aim of the scheme is to enable university students to share their expertise and love of computing, and … Read more
