Computing Science at Ãå±±½ûµØ ranked among the world’s best Published on: 29 September 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ has been rated among the top institutions in the world for Computing Science by an influential global survey of universities. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 by subject shows that the University is among the best for Computing Sciences, placing it 76th in the world. Ãå±±½ûµØ achieved high scores across a number of criteria, including 83.4 points out of 100 for international outlook and 88.7 for citations. , Head of the , said: “We are very proud to be listed in the top 100 in the world for Computer Science. This is a fantastic achievement, and follows the excellent UK research excellence results from 2014, in which Computing Science at Ãå±±½ûµØ was ranked first in societal and economic impact from our research. It's a testament to the excellent research we conduct in Ãå±±½ûµØ and the great environment we offer our many students. “The School is very determined to further improve our international ranking, leveraging the large scale investments Ãå±±½ûµØ makes in computer science." First for impact in the UK The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is not the only guide where Computing Science at Ãå±±½ûµØ is recognised for its teaching excellence and research impact. The Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) placed the University 1st in the UK for Computing Science research impact. The 2016-2017 Times Higher Education World University Rankings' computer science table ranks world class universities across all of their core missions – teaching (making up 30% of the score), research (30%), knowledge transfer (30%) and international outlook (10%). They use 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons. £58m state-of-the-art new home In September 2017, the School of Computing Science will re-locate to the £58m on Science Central – a 24-acre ‘living laboratory’ where innovative urban technologies are being trialled that will inform the smart city of the future. The School will sit alongside the new £30m N and the Digital Institute, housing the Cloud Innovation Centre. The School is also home to two EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training, in and in . Professor Phil Wright, PVC for the , added: “This is recognition of the world-leading research and teaching being undertaken in the School. “It also reflects our investment in Computing Science which will continue with the opening of our state-of-the art Urban Sciences Building next year and the launch of NISDI.” Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April – 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures