Cyber Security: I’m not angry I’m just disappointed, Frazer Lewis
On Wednesday the 20th of April we had an interesting presentation on Cyber Security and the challenges faced in this area. Frazer Lewis, who works with WMG’s Cyber Security Team, gave a talk titled “I’m not angry I’m just disappointed“. His entertaining rant highlighted how cyber security affects all of…
Fortran alive and well at 59!
On Wednesday 23rd of March, Peter Crouch from BCS Birmingham is coming to talk about Fortran its history and its current uses. The talk takes place at Coventry University in the EC Building at 7pm, room EC1-22. More information is available here.
CU Computer Club Hackathon
Tonight (19th of March) saw the successful conclusion of the first CU Computer Club Hackathon. The CU Computer Club is a student Chapter of BCS. Major sponsors of the hackathon were Major League Hacking, BCS and IET, and Erik Barrow put the event together on behalf of the CU Computer…
Challenge IT Final
Today is the BCS Coventry Challenge IT Final event. This afternoon we’ll meet all the teams that have made it through to the final. We’re celebrating their teamwork and creativity, along with British Science Week 2016. Its going to be a lot of fun. Thank you to all the organisations…
Coventry City of Culture 2021
Coventry is bidding to become UK City of Culture 2021. On the 23rd of February come along to hear Dr Geoff Willcocks, Coventry University’s Director of Arts and Culture and Michael Mogan (Fundraising Director) talk about the bid, and find out how local organisations can be part of the this…
February planning meeting
Come along on the 17th February, 7pm to take part in the branch planning meeting, hosted by Coventry University. If there are specific events you would like to happen in the coming year, let us know. If you are interested in organising an event, come and share your thoughts at…
VC John Latham awarded honorary BCS Fellowship
On 25th January Coventry University’s Vice-Chancellor and CEO Professor John Latham was officially recognised by BCS the Chartered Institute for IT for his career-long services to IT, that have had lasting impact locally in Coventry and Warwickshire, but also nationally and internationally. The award was presented at Coventry University in…
Come and join us in 2016
Come along on the 20th January 2016 to find out about the benefits of a BCS membership; Refereshments from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start – ECG-01 Ground Floor – Engineering and Computing Block – Coventry University People are concerned about IT because it’s so prevalent in society – they want to keep…
Coventry Christmas Lecture 2015
For the 2015 Christmas Lecture, Abbie Hutty gave a presentation about the challenges around developing the next Mars Rover. Abbie Hutty is the 2013 IET Young Woman of the Year. She won the Royal Academy of Engineering Rising Star Award in 2014 and also won the IMechE Young Member Visionary…
Challenge IT November Newsletter now available
The latest newsletter is now available for the 2016 competition. Get your copy here