Levelling Up: Computer Science

Logo reads: bcs The Chartered Institute for ITThe School of Computing at University of Buckingham is pleased to be delivering the Levelling Up: Computer Science programme, developed and endorsed by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

This programme connects universities with young people who identify as women or non-binary, aiming to unlock their potential in Computer Science and support progression to higher education and digital careers.

The programme includes:

  • Five academic sessions in Computer Science delivered online (five days)
  • Four enrichment and university engagement sessions, delivered in person at University of Buckingham (one day)
  • Opportunities to build confidence, subject knowledge, and insight into studying Computer Science at university

Levelling Up: Computer Science provides a valuable opportunity for our women undergraduates in computing to develop their teaching and leadership skills while inspiring the next generation of computing students.

“BCS is delighted to be running Levelling Up: Computer Science (LUCS) with funding from Dr Tony Hill, we are excited to have the University of Buckingham engaging with Levelling Up: Computer Science that aims to boost people who identify as women & non-binary participating in Computer Science. It is available to all Computer Science university departments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who will have the opportunity to showcase Computer Science through a programme of sustained engagement with local A level students.“