Festival of Computing
The 2025 Festival of Computing runs from March to September and includes activities and events across the discipline:
8th March 2025: Pop Maths
Pop Maths is an exciting and highly rewarding event to coincide with science week where children from year six to year thirteen take part in fun maths quizzes across four different age groups. The basic format is that we ask 20 questions in an hour – in a pub quiz format and the group with the most correct answers wins. The quiz is followed by two talks by Max Hughes on “Pure Imagination: The Golden Ticket to Mathematical Design”, and Patrick Johnson on “Hamilton: Not the Musical”.
27th March 2025: Smart Computing Showcase
Are you ready to take control of your career and explore the world of freelance and self-employed opportunities? This event will dive into the types of roles we recruit for, with a special focus on working for yourself, a path that’s often overlooked but full of potential. Discover the benefits of freelancing, learn how to thrive as your own boss, and explore the diverse roles available in Sheffield’s dynamic digital sector. Gain valuable insights from the Sheffield Digital Skills Audit, uncovering the latest trends, skill gaps, and opportunities in the region. Learn about this transformative initiative driving collaboration and innovation across Sheffield’s tech and digital ecosystems, and how you can be a part of it.
15th April 2025: SmartPulse: Data Hack for a Healthier Future
Ready to shape the future with
cutting-edge technology? This event is an inclusive, hands-on event where
you'll look at data analysis, IoT devices, and cloud services to tackle
real-world challenges. Including talks led by industry professionals,
we’ll guide you through the fundamentals of IoT devices, like Raspberry Pi and
smartphones, and how to use cloud services like Azure to collect and store
data.
7th May 2025: Computer Science and Software Engineering Showcase
12th May 2025: IT Management and Technology Showcase
Diving into the thrilling world of Business, Technology, and IT Management and exploring how our students blend theory and practice with real-world applications to drive digital transformation, enable business solutions and leverage technology for strategic decision-making. Engaging with experts and exploring how our students engage with innovation and technologies that fuel digital transformation initiatives through real-world projects. The showcase is the perfect launchpad for a curiosity about business strategy, technology solutions, and careers in the digital world.
13th May 2025: Data Analytics and Mathematics Showcase
An exciting opportunity to dive into the dynamic fields of Mathematics and Data Analytics! Exploring how we use mathematical theory and/or cutting-edge data analysis techniques to solve real-world problems through student projects and speakers from the industry. Exploring new ideas and meet our student community engaging and thriving in dealing with challenging real-world problems.
15th May 2025: Undergraduate Cyber Security Showcase
This event is a fantastic opportunity for knowledge exchange and interaction between academia, students and industry, aiming to create an interactive environment for building fruitful partnerships. Final year cyber security undergraduate students at Sheffield Hallam University will be showcasing their final year projects as poster presentations and having open discussions about their work with participants. We have some fantastic guest speakers and panel discussion lined up for participants!
16th May 2025: Computer Games "Game Over 25"
Get ready for Game Over 2025 – Sheffield Hallam’s ultimate showcase of creativity and student innovation in all areas of Games Development. An exciting display of collaborative games projects from students in all levels of study within our games@Hallam range of courses. Experience interactive demos and discussions from a wide array of talented students. Whether you're a gamer, developer, or just curious, come experience the next generation of game-makers in action.
20th May 2025: Artificial Intelligence Festival
18th September 2025: Postgraduate Cyber Security and Advanced Computer Networks Showcase
MSc Cyber Security and Advanced Computer Networks students have the opportunity to present their dissertation projects, along with inspirational talks from prominent figures within the cyber security and Networks industry. This event is a unique opportunity to explore the latest research and innovations in the field of cyber security and computer networks, directly from the next generation of experts. The event will commence with some inspiring keynote speaker.
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