Computer Science Education Forum (ICSEF 2026)

Programme

The forum takes place on 7th May 2026 in the Canada Room + Council Chamber (LAN/01/002).

Registration and Breakfast

Arrival, name badges, breakfast, and informal networking in the Canada Room + Council Chamber.

Professor Andrew McDowell headshot

Welcome

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Professor Andrew McDowell

Opening remarks for the Computer Science Education Forum and introduction to the day's programme.

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Talk 1

Talk 1

Joanne McGovern

20-minute talk followed by 10 minutes for questions and discussion.

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Talk 2

Talk 2

Peter Hutchinson (DE) and Averil Morrow, TransformED Digital Skills Lead

30-minute talk followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.

Break

Refreshments and informal discussion.

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Talk 3

Talk 3

Garth Gilmour

20-minute talk followed by 10 minutes for questions and discussion.

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Talk 4

Talk 4

Rashid Kamal (UU)

30-minute talk followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.

Lunch and Networking

Lunch and networking conversations.

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Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Chair: Dave Cutting. Panellists: Joanne McGovern, Rashid Kamal, and additional panellists TBC.

Panel discussion drawing together themes from the morning talks and wider forum questions.

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Focus Groups

Focus Groups

Facilitators TBC

Structured focus group discussions to capture priorities, ideas, and next steps.

Close

Closing remarks and final reflections.