School of Computing and Digital Technology Blog

Five tips on how to boost your employability as a student

The creative job market is extremely competitive with an ever-increasing number of university graduates competing for career opportunities within the web development and UX design industries. That’s why you need to take proactive steps to enhance your prospects and make yourself stand out from the crowd. 

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From the Classroom to the Big Screen: Navigating Life After University as a Visual Effects and Film Technology Graduate

After recently graduating in 2022 with a first-class degree in Visual Effects and Film Technology, Gabriel Trinc was ki...

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How ChatGPT & other AI tools are affecting the digital marketing landscape

Alem Al-Khamiri, Mentor of the STEAMhouse Hatchery Program and Digital Director of Fuel Communications, writes about ...

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What is ethical hacking?

Are you curious about the world of hacking and cyber security? Ever wondered how hacking could ever be legal? As techno...

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School of Computing and Digital Technology recognised for progress on gender equality

The School of Computing and Digital Technology has been awarded an Athena Swan Charter Institutional Bronze award for ...

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Web development 101: how to create the best portfolio

EDGE Creative is a local digital marketing agency that supports our graduates in developing their skills to break into...

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What Is Smart Manufacturing?

Interested in learning more about smart manufacturing? Course leader Waldo Cervantes shares an insight into smart manu...

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Kainos Digital Bursary winners announced

Thirteen students have been successful in applying for the Kainos Digital Bursary, which offers female BCU students on...

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Get to know our Women in Computing society

Our Women in Computing society provides a safe space and network for female students in typically male-dominated compu...

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My first year experience in computing and digital technology

Mohammad Idrees Sulaiman shares his experiences during his first year at BCU, the importance of immersing yourself in t...

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Six things you need to know about STEAMhouse

Our new ultramodern facility, STEAMhouse, has now launced! We’ve listed six things you need to know about our state-of-...

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Is it worth studying a degree in Music Technology or Sound Engineering?

If you love technology and have a passion for music, then a degree in Music Technology or Sound Engineering could be pe...

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Computer Games Technology student wins the Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year award

Computer Games Technology graduate, Daniel Hind, has been awarded the Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year!

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The role of Digital Forensics in the Sarah Everard investigation

Following the tragic case of Sarah Everard, our Digital Forensics Lecturer, Richard Hale shares his analysis of the dig...

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Top tips for writing your personal statement from our Head of School

Deputy Dean, Andy Aftelak,  helps you put pen to paper with his top tips and advice for writing a successful personal ...

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Five ways to prepare for your Computing degree

Not sure on what to do between now and starting university? Want some guidance on how to prepare for your starting your...

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Advice from a first-year student

Starting university and not sure what to expect? Hear from our first-year student.

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The future with a computing degree

Find out about the range of careers available with a computing degree.

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Innovation festival winning AI project “huge step forward” in field

Marius Matulis, won 1st place at Innovation Fest for his project; the build, programming and 3D printing of a robot arm...

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Should I study Cyber Security or Digital Forensics?

Still not sure what makes Cyber Security different from Digital Forensics? Read our blog and explore our infographic to...

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Student support during your computing or digital technology degree

Find out about the support we offer you during your degree

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What is Digital Forensics?

Our Digital Forensics lecturer Richard Hale who has years of experience as a Senior Digital Forensics Investigator give...

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Meet our technician, Bruno Junior

You might not know it yet, but technicians are a huge part of student life - especially on practical-based courses like...

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Live music and events after the Covid-19 pandemic

Birmingham City University hosted a discussion 'Delivering major live events safely in the Covid-age', in which a panel...

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Creative degrees in STEM

Looking to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) and have a flair for creativity or the ...

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The future of gaming: Xbox vs PlayStation

Our computing student shares the differences between the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

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Why web development and UI is crucial to SEO

Guest blog post written by digital marketing agency, EDGE Creative. The local Birmingham agency supports our graduates ...

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Free courses to boost your IT career

Learn the basics of Python coding, Cyber Security and IoT (Internet of Things) by signing up to one of the free courses...

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What can I do with a Computing and Digital Technology degree?

Thinking about studying a Computing and Digital Technology degree ? If so, you’ve picked an exciting industry, with a...

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Why study Artificial Intelligence?

We caught up with industry experts from Microsoft, NHS England and BCU Research to uncover the future of AI and find ou...

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8 reasons to study with us

Choosing where to study is a big decision and you’ll want to make sure you choose the right fit for you. Here’s some of...

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What you can do with a Computer Games Technology degree

We find out what careers you can get out of a degree in Computer Games Technology.  

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Conversion courses

Whether you’re looking to change career, explore a new subject area or upskill in a new field of study, we offer a rang...

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Computing then and now

If you’re thinking of studying a degree in Computing, there has never been a more exciting time to start. Advancements ...

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Students win £1,000 for the Game Federation Society

Students from the Game Creation Federation Society earned an impressive grand prize after pitching their initiative. Th...

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Which is the perfect Computing or Digital Technology course for you?

Are you considering a career in Computing or Digital Technology, but you’re still unsure which course to study?  There...

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Five skills you will gain from your degree

Are you intrigued to know what skills your Computing degree will give you? Excited to unravel your potential? Then look...

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Get your hands on our computing kit

One of the highlights of going to university is being able to access industry-standard facilities. Find out exactly wha...

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How to get a Computing Placement

Learn how to get a computing placement with help from the Careers + Team in 4 simple steps.

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Head of Computing

Professor Adel Aneiba has been appointed permanent Head of Computing. Professor Aneiba joined BCU in November 2016 aft...

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Meet a Tech Entrepreneur

BCU graduate Harry Jawanda is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wambiz, an app-based staff engagement technology company which...

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Why Study a Computing Degree?

Local Sixth-Form student, Simran Kaur, completed a work experience at our School of Computing and Digital Technology. W...

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What is it like to study a Master's in Computing?

Deciding to study a postgraduate degree has many benefits such as increasing your employment prospects and helping you...

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How to stay safe online

As our individual online presence continues to increase, it is important to protect ourselves against cyber criminals ...

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Cyber Security Summit and Expo 2017

Cyber security is a significant subject in today’s society, and it has a powerful impact on businesses and citizens of...

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HackTheMidlands at Birmingham City University

Last month I attended HackTheMidlands here in the heart of Birmingham City University at Millennium Point. HackTheMidl...

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Insomnia 61: The UK’s Biggest Gaming Festival

For almost 20 years now Multiplay has been hosting what they claim to be “the UK’s biggest gaming festival”. From its ...

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Looking back on Innovation Fest 2017

This year our Innovation Festival was on Friday 26 May, but it was such an amazing day we’re still celebrating! We’ve ...

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What can we learn from the NHS cyber-attack?

The news over the last two or three days has been full of information and some speculation about the attack on the NHS...

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Big Success in Big Data

Birmingham’s Thinktank Science Museum hosted a “Meet the Experts” event on Big Data during the half term. “Big data” i...

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A day in the life of a Software Developer

When people ask me what I do, and I say I’m a “Software Developer”, they seem fairly impressed yet not entirely sure w...

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