Empowering Women in Tech
As part of The School of Computing’s mission to empower women in computing and technology, this hub showcases some of our most exciting achievements and initiatives. The School of Computing is proud to be recognised for creating exceptional opportunities to advance women in STEM.
These primarily focus on inspiring girls and young women to pursue their passions and realise their ambitions within technical industries.
Our new Levelling Up programme connects our own female undergraduates with aspiring school students, creating mentorship to support the next generation. We have also partnered with Open Bright, a UK-based charity that offers awards to support innovative research projects.
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Women in Computing: Success at Buckingham
Buckingham’s School of Computing is proud to boast a number of inspirational stories and insightful research that has stemmed from the hard work and talent within the hub of our own computer labs.
Take a look at just a snippet of some of our most recent successes!
Undergraduate Success
Nariman Tanvir
Course: BSc (Hons) Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) (2-year degree)
Graduated: 2025
From the very first day, Buckingham’s promise of valuable, one-to-one mentoring with lecturers seemed ideal, and it proved to be the cornerstone of my experience.
Chisom Ezenwune
Course: BSc (Hons) Computing (Cyber Security) (2-year degree)
Graduated: 2025
When I discovered Buckingham’s two-year accelerated programme, I knew it was the right path for me. The opportunity to complete my degree faster without compromising on quality was exactly what I was looking for.
Timilehin Adenipekun
Course: BSc Computing with Foundation
Graduated: 2025
Finishing as one of the top graduands is something I am deeply proud of. It is the result of consistency, determination, and the support of the people around me.
Research Success
Rishi Jagdev (PhD Computing, 2025)
Looking back at my journey since 2019, I’m incredibly grateful for my time at The University of Buckingham, which was made possible with a merit scholarship for my PhD provided by the School of Computing.
I always wanted to pursue a PhD, a goal that was solidified during my master’s in computer science.
Rashmi Perera – PhD Computing at Buckingham: First year experience
I am Rashmi Perera, and I am currently studying as a PhD in Computing student at the School of Computing, The University of Buckingham.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and following two years of experience in the software engineering industry, as well as in academia, I turned my interest towards pursuing a PhD for the advancement of my career in research and in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Read about Rashmi’s experience.
Madara Premawardhana – PhD Computing at Buckingham: First year experience
My name is Madara Premawardhana, I am studying for a PhD in Computing at the School of Computing, The University of Buckingham and I am currently in the second year of my research studies.
My current research focuses on using Digital Twins towards Net Zero realisation. I work on using the concept of Digital Twins and employing Machine Learning and AI techniques along with simulations to investigate efficient solutions for sustainable energy production.
Read about Madara’s experience
Diversity in Computing Bursary
Interested in studying an undergraduate Computing degree at Buckingham?
As we endeavour to achieve increasing female success at Buckingham, we are pleased to offer the Diversity in Computing Bursary. You can find out all you need to know on the bursary page, and be sure to apply once you have submitted your course application.
1-1 Mentoring
Our final year undergraduate students benefit from our valuable mentoring initiative. The Computing Industry Mentoring Network brings together diverse experts from our Industry Advisory Board, alumni community and industry partners.