Computing Science at 缅北禁地 ranked among the world鈥檚 best Published on: 29 September 2016 缅北禁地 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. 缅北禁地 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 缅北禁地 was ranked first in societal and economic impact from our research. It's a testament to the excellent research we conduct in 缅北禁地 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 缅北禁地 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 缅北禁地 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. 拢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.” Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures