Activities

We hold various activities throughout the year. Read about them here.

Oxford Brookes Student Prizes 2012

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From left to right:
Mr Frampton, Peter Marshall, Undergraduate Programme Lead for the under-graduate programmes of the Department of Computing and Communication Technologies, Paul Oliver, Sheila Lloyd Lyons, Ian Peter Frampton,
Nigel Crook, Head of Department, Department of Computing and Communication Technologies, and Mrs Frampton.

Each year the British Computer Society recognises the efforts of students at Oxford Brookes through the presentation of prizes in the area of computing. The 2012 winners are Paul Oliver and Ian Peter Frampton.

PaulOliverThe British Computer Society (BCS) Prize

(awarded for the best results by a first year student in a computing subject)

BSc Mobile Computing

Prize Awarded: student membership plus certificate

Student: Paul Oliver

From left to right:
Paul Oliver, Sheila Lloyd Lyons and Nigel Crook

"It was a great surprise to hear that I had won this award. I feel honoured and proud to have received it. I am determined to achieve the best results I can on my degree course in Mobile Computing and this award gives me even greater motivation to succeed. I am enjoying my studies at Oxford Brookes where there is a great mix of young and mature students."

— Paul Oliver

 

IanFramptonThe British Computer Society (BCS) Project Prize

(awarded for the best final year project in a computing subject)

BSc Computer Science

Prize Awarded: £150 plus certificate

Student: Ian Peter Frampton

From left to right:
Ian Frampton, Sheila Lloyd Lyons and Nigel Crook 

"To be recognised by such an established institution as the BCS is an honour of the highest accord. I was able to use everything I had learnt in my previous 3 years both at Brookes and also whilst on placement to produce this project and for me this is the culmination of 3 years of effort to produce the final outcome. I owe a great amount of gratitude to both the staff (both teaching staff and support staff) and also the BCS in recognising my work and also the effort put in to produce it. This is an accolade which I will talk proudly of for many years to come and it has made the late evenings and early mornings very much worthwhile.

I am now starting the next stage in my career as a Graduate Developer for Golfbreaks.com and I am very much looking forward to making the next steps in my career. Oxford Brookes have provided me with an ideal toolkit filled with skills and ideas, which is testament to the fantastic staff and services which have proven invaluable to me. Thank-you again for the gift and award and I will talk proudly about my achievements for many years to come."

— Ian Peter Frampton

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Published: June 19, 2012 – 3:36 pm | By grohling | Also posted in BCS Oxfordshire, General Interest, Student Awards | Tagged | Comments Off

BCS Prize 2011–Best Results by a First Year Student

On 18 October, 2011, Sheila Lloyd Lyons of the Oxfordshire Branch of BCS had the great pleasure of presenting Joshua Kilburn with the award of Best Results by a First Year Student. The presentation of the award was done at Oxford Brookes with Nigel Crook, Head of the Department of Computing and Communications Technologies, in attendance.

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From left to right: Sheila Lloyd Lyons, Joshua Kilburn, Nigel Crook

"Receiving this prize from the BCS was a great honour and something that was totally unexpected.  During my first year I was determined to do as well as I could and with the high standards of teaching at Oxford Brookes I was able to achieve the grades I did."

– Joshua Kilburn

After the presentation Nigel hosted Sheila and Joshua to a gorgeous lunch at the Brookes University restaurant. The restaurant, run by the students, is open to the public. Sheila found the menu to be imaginative and the food absolutely delicious.

Published: October 20, 2011 – 4:29 pm | By grohling | Also posted in BCS Oxfordshire, Student Awards | Comments Off

BCS Prize 2011 – Best Final Year Project Awarded to Stephen Drain

It was with great pleasure that we were able to present to Stephen Drain the BCS Prize for Best Final Year Project at the Oxford Brookes University School of Technology graduation ceremonies. Stephen graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Network Computing and was presented the award by Sheila Lloyd Lyons of the Oxfordshire branch of BCS.

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"It is a privilege to receive this award from an organisation such as the BCS and I am grateful for the recognition of my academic achievement during my time at Oxford Brookes which this brings. An achievement that I would not have accomplished without the excellent teaching and support network in place at Oxford Brookes." – Stephen Drain

Published: July 27, 2011 – 4:07 pm | By grohling | Also posted in BCS Oxfordshire, Student Awards | Comments Off

BCS Prize for Best Dissertation Awarded to Squadron Leader Jayne Lindley

Jayne Lindley BCS Prizewinner Squadron Leader Jayne Lindley was awarded the BCS Prize for Best Dissertation after recently graduating with an MSc in Information Management and Technology from Cranfield University, Faculty of Defence & Security at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.

Jayne, a Royal Air Force logistics officer stationed at Headquarters Air Command in Buckinghamshire, was delighted to receive the award in recognition of her research into how strategic information systems can help small companies align resources and capabilities to better meet customer needs.

"The fact that a prestigious organisation such as the BCS supports academic achievement within the Defence Academy is testimony to a positive partnership. I am thrilled with the award and I would like to convey my sincere thanks to BCS and Cranfield University staff, particularly Annie Maddison."

Published: September 7, 2010 – 7:58 pm | By grohling | Also posted in BCS Oxfordshire, General Interest, Student Awards | Tagged , | Comments Off

Student Awards

Our Committee applies for, and receives, funding from BCS HQ to award prizes to students of the three Oxfordshire universities: Oxford Brookes, Cranfield and Oxford. The prizes are awarded to a first year student of computing with the winner chosen by the student’s school/university. The winners receive a cheque for £150 and BCS student membership for the duration of their course. As Cranfield is a postgraduate university the membership, AMBCS/MBCS is for a year.

Published: October 4, 2009 – 1:29 pm | By grohling | Also posted in Student Awards | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off

BCS Oxfordshire Schools 2009 Web Competition: winners announced

link to Webcomp website in a new windowCongratulations to all who entered and especially the winning schools who received their prizes at the grand prize giving ceremony on 24 June. See the BCS Press Release for more details.

 

 

 

Silver Challenge Cup

Trinity School receiving the Challenge CupThe team from Trinity C of E Primary in Henley receiving the silver Challenge Cup from BCS President Alan Pollard

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Winners’ Shield

Oxford High School with the Senior Shield

The Student Pod team from Oxford High School with the Senior Winners’ Shield.

 

 

Feedback from schools

One teacher wrote: I would like to thank all of you for such a fantastic and well organised evening. The children were so excited that they did not stop talking about it until this week. All the parents thanked us for giving them such a wonderful opportunity and I would like to forward this thank you to you.
The prizes were exceptionally generous and we are still totally speechless. You made us feel very welcome and special and for that we are very grateful.

Published: July 19, 2009 – 2:35 pm | By grohling | Also posted in BCS Oxfordshire, Web Competition | Tagged | Comments Off