Computing has a vibrant and rapidly growing research community with expertise in such diverse areas as visualisation, information and systems engineering and intelligent systems.
Our facilities are state-of-the-art, incorporating a dedicated computer networking, mobile and forensic computing laboratory, as well as creative studio environments and industry standard software.
Our aim is to research and develop new methods and technology in computer science that will have a real impact on global grand challenges in areas such as transport, health, security and energy.
Our departments draw on the expertise of staff with national and international reputations for their research, teaching and professional engagement.
We offer courses at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level. Teaching at Huddersfield is officially rated Gold under the UK government’s Teaching Excellence Framework.
The Centre for Cyber Security (CCS) at Huddersfield aims to develop and demonstrate advanced knowledge beneficial to understanding and mitigating cyber threats.
The Centre for Industrial Analytics (CFIA) is at the forefront of applied research into the visualisation and comprehension of complex data.
The Centre for Mathematics and Data Science, will focus on the applications of Mathematics and Data Science to problems of industrial and societal relevance.
The Centre for Planning, Autonomy and Representation of Knowledge covers research in Automated Planning, Knowledge Engineering, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, and Ontological Engineering.
The Centre for Visual and Immersive Computing (CVIC) focuses on regional and international dimensions of knowledge/technology innovation, application and practice development, academic networking, and social service innovation.