{"id":234245,"date":"2015-12-08T04:13:18","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T12:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/?post_type=msr-event&#038;p=234245"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T19:01:11","slug":"think-computer-science-2015","status":"publish","type":"msr-event","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/event\/think-computer-science-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Think Computer Science 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div>\u00a0Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/stemstudentchallenge\/\">Microsoft STEM Student Challenge<\/a> an exciting challenge for UK students in years 8-10!<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Welcome to Think Computer Science 2015<\/h1>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who attended the 2015 event \u2013 you can see photos in our gallery, and event videos on our <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqLi4kbNOVgi_D7bOMyKIxw\">youtube page<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrapper margin-bottom-sp1\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Think Computer Science 2015\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/grg7YGqE7DA?feature=oembed&rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Think Computer Science was an annual student event hosted by Microsoft Research Cambridge, an educational, inspirational day that showcased the field of computer science. Through a programme of exciting talks, demonstrations and workshops, we hoped to inspire students to consider the fantastic opportunities available to them in becoming part of the next generation of computer scientists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<p><ul id='gallery-17' class='gallery galleryid-0 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium stripped ms-row fixed-small'><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7809.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7809.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7809-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7953.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7953.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7953-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7972.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7972.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7972-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting in front of a crowd\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7991.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7991.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7991-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a man standing in a room\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8007.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8007.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8007-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a man 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src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8078-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6555.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6555.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6555-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing in front of a computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6565.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6565.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6565-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing in front of a crowd\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6569.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6569.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6569-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6577.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6577.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6577-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6579.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6579.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6579-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6594.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6594.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6594-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6597.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6597.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6597-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6626.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6626.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6626-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing in a room\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6621.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6621.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6621-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing in front of a crowd\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br 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alt=\"a group of people standing around a table\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6591.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6591.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6591-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6600.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6600.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6600-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6614.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6614.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6614-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6634.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6634.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6634-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"River Phoenix et al. standing in front of a crowd\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6654.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6654.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6654-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle Dax et al. sitting at a table using a laptop computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6669.jpg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6685.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6685.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6685-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a man sitting at a desk in front of a computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6687.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6687.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing in a room\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6698.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6698.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_6698-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting at a table\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8145.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8145.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8145-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8162.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8162.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8162-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8230.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8230.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8230-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8248.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8248.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8248-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8268.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8268.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8268-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8346.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8346.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8346-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8355.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8355.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8355-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8357.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8357.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8357-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting at a table in front of a laptop computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8367.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8367.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8367-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting at a desk in front of a laptop computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8369.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8369.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8369-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8408.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8408.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8408-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8425.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8425.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8425-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people posing for the camera\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8433.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8433.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8433-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8456.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8456.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8456-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8474.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8474.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8474-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8560.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8560.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8560-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8563.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8563.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8563-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8566.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8566.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8566-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting at a table using a laptop computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8580.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8580.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8580-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8614.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8614.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8614-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8636.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8636.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8636-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8641.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8641.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8641-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t<div data-wp-context='{\"items\":[]}' data-wp-interactive=\"msr\/accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn-group align-items-center mb-g float-sm-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bi-aN=\"accordion-collapse-controls\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-link m-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bi-cN=\"Expand all\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"state.ariaControls\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.ariaExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--disabled=\"state.isAllExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--inactive=\"state.isAllExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onExpandAll\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand all\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> | <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-link m-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bi-cN=\"Collapse all\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"state.ariaControls\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.ariaExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--disabled=\"state.isAllCollapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--inactive=\"state.isAllCollapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onCollapseAll\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCollapse all\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"msr-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5470\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5470\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5469\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHow do I register to attend the event?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5469\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5470\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Registration is by invitation only.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5472\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5472\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5471\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWho is eligible to attend the event?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5471\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5472\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The event is open to students in key stage 4, but you are welcome to bring younger students (no younger than 11 years) who you feel could comfortably consume content aimed at an older age range. Registration is by invitation only.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5474\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5474\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5473\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWhere is the event held? \t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5473\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5474\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>TCS is held at the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/visits\/iwm-duxford\">Imperial War Museum Duxford<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR, just off junction 10 on the M11.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5476\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5476\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5475\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost to attend?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5475\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5476\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The event is free for registered attendees.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5478\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5478\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5477\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWill there be a place to store my bag\/coat on event day?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5477\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5478\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>There will be no facilities for storing bags or coats. We advise that Microsoft Research Cambridge and the Imperial War Museum Duxford cannot accept responsibility for any lost or stolen personal possessions and ask that no valuables are left unattended at any time.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5480\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5480\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5479\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the parking arrangements at the venue?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5479\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5480\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>There is plenty of parking for cars and coaches at the venue. Signs will direct you to the appropriate parking area.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5482\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5482\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5481\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWhat should I wear to the event?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5481\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5482\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Casual clothing is fine, however, students should wear what their school requires them to. The venue can get cold in winter months as it\u2019s such a large space to heat. We advise that you bring a coat.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5484\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5484\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5483\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDo I need to bring food and drink or is that provided?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5483\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5484\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Free lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5486\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5486\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5485\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCan you send me a risk assessment form?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5485\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5486\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>We cannot provide you with a risk assessment, however, information to assist you with completing your own risk assessment can be found <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/learning\/iwm-duxford\/visits\/risk-identification\">here<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234347 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges.jpg\" alt=\"Steve_Hodges\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Engineering the Future<\/h2>\n<h3>Steve Hodges<br \/>\nResearch Manager\/Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research<\/h3>\n<p>Steve Hodges leads the Sensors and Devices group at Microsoft Research Cambridge, where his research has three goals; to create compelling interactive experiences for users based on new and emerging technologies, to introduce new devices and types of interaction into the market and ultimately to change people&#8217;s perceptions of technology and how it can be used.<\/p>\n<p>Since receiving a BBC Micro as a child, Steve has been hooked on how computer science can shape our future. He has recently played an integral part in the development of the new BBC Micro:bit, which will be the focus of his opening talk at the 12th annual Think Computer Science event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234351 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex.jpg\" alt=\"Philip_Bielby_Jagex\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Computer Games: The Evolution of Fun<\/h2>\n<h3>Philip Bielby<br \/>\nTechnical Director, RuneScape<\/h3>\n<p>Gaming has come a long way over the past couple of decades. The increasing bandwidth and availability of the internet have changed how we deliver games to players, and devices such as mobile phones and tablets have changed the very nature of the games that people spend their time playing. How are new technologies going to change the way we play games in the future? Philip Bielby, Technical Director on RuneScape at Jagex will discuss where gaming has come from, as well as looking forward to some of the exciting new possibilities that are emerging for computer gaming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234349 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja.jpg\" alt=\"mark_calleja\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Hacker is Not a Dirty Word<\/h2>\n<h3>Mark Calleja<br \/>\nCo-founder of HackLab<\/h3>\n<p>HackLab is a Cambridge \u2018tech-ed\u2019 startup, created to deliver exciting and engaging holiday camps, workshops and in-school events teaching students how to harness the power of technology by understanding how it works from the inside; enabling them to create, rather than merely consume the technology around us. During his talk, Mark will explain why hacking is a good thing, and why we should all be encouraged to embrace our inner hacker \u2013 by taking charge of the different technologies we use every day\u00a0to create solutions and overcome obstacles.<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Congratulations to Fakenham Academy and The King\u2019s Academy who both made it into our Xbox Competition final at the 2015 event<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234353 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza.jpg\" alt=\"forza\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>This year\u2019s Think Computer Science will once again feature our Xbox competition\u2026but this year\u2019s comes with a twist.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be putting Forza Motorsport 6, the hottest racing game for Microsoft\u2019s Xbox One, through its paces during the event, and would like to invite one student to represent each school in an exciting winner takes all challenge.<\/p>\n<h3>How can your school take part?<\/h3>\n<p>1. Nominate one student to represent your school in this gaming challenge. This must be a student already registered to attend the event. You do not need to let us know who this is until you arrive at the event.<\/p>\n<p>2. On arrival, you will be asked to give the details of the student who will be playing for your school. The TCS team will let you know when your selected student should arrive at the Xbox zone to play.<\/p>\n<p>3. Visit the Xbox zone and complete a timed lap. The fastest two laps of the day will go on to compete in a final race live on stage at the end of the day!<\/p>\n<p>4. Ensure that you attend the closing session of the event, as this is when we will announce the schools who have made it into the final.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>*Please note: if your school makes it into the final, but you do not attend the closing session, you will be disqualified and replaced by the next fastest school. <\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Follow us&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>If you and your students aren\u2019t following us on Facebook and Twitter yet, then you\u2019re missing out on the latest news about the event, as well as some great competitions and giveaways! But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not too late\u2026find us at <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Think-Computer-Science\/1541728412729748?fref=ts\">facebook.com\/thinkcompsci<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> and <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThinkCompSci\">@ThinkCompSci<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact us via email at <a>thinkcs@microsoft.com<\/a>, message us on Facebook or tweet us!<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234365 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sanitarium-2\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Project: Sanitarium<\/h2>\n<p>Become part of a simulated drug trial and help fight Tuberculosis, play as a doctor and help raise awareness and money. At the core of this game is a predictive mathematical model, created by the Infection Group from St Andrews University and used in their most recent drug trial.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Abertay University<\/em><br \/>\nFor further information please visit the following links:<br \/>\n<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/sanitarium.radicationgames.com\/\">radicationgames.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-scotland-34070135\">bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-scotland-34070135<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft IT Academy and Certification<\/h2>\n<p>The Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) programme provides academic institutions, students and staff with digital curriculum and certification for fundamental technology skills \u2013 as well as courses critical for students to be successful in today\u2019s technologically evolving world. Microsoft certification helps students to add a distinct edge in today\u2019s competitive job market.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Prodigy Learning<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prodigylearning.com\/\">prodigylearning.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234359 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking.jpg\" alt=\"hand-tracking\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Fully Articulated Hand Tracking<\/h2>\n<p>We present a new real-time articulated hand tracker which can enable new possibilities for human-computer interaction (HCI). Our system accurately reconstructs complex hand poses across a variety of subjects using only a single depth camera. It also allows for a high-degree of robustness, continually recovering from tracking failures.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research <\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/projects\/handpose\/\">research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/projects\/handpose\/<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234363 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Program-a-Biological-Computer\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>What if you could program a biological computer?<\/h2>\n<p>The cells in your body have to process information in order to make the decisions that keep your heart pumping, your stomach churning, and your legs moving. Biology has to perform computation! Come and see how Microsoft Research are uncovering biological programs, and investigating how to program cells ourselves in the pursuit of new technologies and medical treatments.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/groups\/biology\/default.aspx\">research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/groups\/biology\/default.aspx<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Magic of Computer Science<\/h2>\n<p>See how computer scientists really are wizards. The cs4fn team will do magic tricks, teach you how to do them yourself and at the same time you will learn some linked computer science.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by cs4fn<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cs4fn.org\/magic\/\">cs4fn.org\/magic<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Robots, Cannonballs and Other Essential Gismos<\/h2>\n<p>The Cambridge Science Centre and partner MathWorks will be showcasing fun hands-on MATLAB based education activities. From building predictive models with the new &#8216;Go Ballistic!&#8217; workshop to robotics activities including a vertical robotic plotter. Come along to see it sketch faces live during the day.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by the Cambridge Science Centre and partner MathWorks<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgesciencecentre.org\/\">cambridgesciencecentre.org\/<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234357 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation.jpg\" alt=\"Games-Creation\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Games Creation using visual coding tools<\/h2>\n<p>Kodu and Project Spark provide a quick and powerful way of creating Xbox Games. Find out here how you can build your own games, where you focus on the game creation and not learning boring code.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kodugamelab.com\/\">kodugamelab.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Computing at School<\/h2>\n<p>Computing at School (CAS) is an organisation that promotes and supports the teaching of Computer Science in UK schools. Our representatives will be on hand to answer questions from teachers and discuss the support CAS can provide.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Computing at School<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.computingatschool.org.uk\/\">computingatschool.org.uk<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234371 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began.jpg\" alt=\"Where-it-all-began\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Where it All Began<\/h2>\n<p>Our display gives you the opportunity to experience the machines that started the home computing revolution way back in the seventies! Play Space Invaders and Pacman or try your hand at programming the computers of yesteryear\u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by the Centre for Computing History<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.computinghistory.org.uk\/\">computinghistory.org.uk<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234369 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR.jpg\" alt=\"VISR\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>VISR Virtual Reality<\/h2>\n<p>Come and try out virtual reality experiences with the VISR team. The VISR is a virtual reality headset that can be used in conjunction with your smart phone. You may even be able to take one home!<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visr-vr.com\/\">visr-vr.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Disruptive Displays<\/h2>\n<p>Taking inspiration from old chemical photographic processes, we are creating novel displays which are both analogue and digital in nature. Certain display driving architectures have become virtually universal, however their construction limits the potential usage for designers. Here we aspire to treat displays as a material rather than unyielding and fragile devices. We can now imagine displays which are resilient, of low power, complexity and cost and apply them to previously unimagined forms and situations.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hxd.research.microsoft.com\/work\/disruptive-displays.php\">hxd.research.microsoft.com\/work\/disruptive-displays.php<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Building New Worlds<\/h2>\n<p>Interact with technology in its most creative form with our latest games. You won\u2019t find a more engaging and immersive application of computer science than that found within the games industry. Experience how games work behind the graphics; we\u2019ll be bringing our free-to-play, team-based \u2018build and shooter\u2019, Block N Load, and we will also be taking you through the process of making a game in rapid time, from concept to playable demo.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Jagex<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jagex.com\/\">jagex.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>You think you know what Microsoft Office is?<\/h2>\n<p>Office is more than just Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Come and find out for yourself how it can help you work smarter now and also prepare you to be more employable in the future as part of tomorrow&#8217;s workforce.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-GB\/student\/office-in-education?ms.officeurl=getoffice365\">office.com\/getoffice365<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think Computer Science, an annual student event hosted by Microsoft Research Cambridge, is an educational, inspirational day that showcases the field of computer science. Through a programme of exciting talks, demonstrations and workshops, we hope to inspire students to consider the fantastic opportunities available to them in becoming part of the next generation of computer scientists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":234377,"template":"","meta":{"msr-url-field":"","msr-podcast-episode":"","msrModifiedDate":"","msrModifiedDateEnabled":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_classifai_error":"","msr_startdate":"2015-12-08","msr_enddate":"2015-12-08","msr_location":"Imperial War Museum Duxford","msr_expirationdate":"2015-12-08","msr_event_recording_link":"","msr_event_link":"","msr_event_link_redirect":false,"msr_event_time":"","msr_hide_region":false,"msr_private_event":false,"msr_hide_image_in_river":0,"footnotes":""},"research-area":[13562],"msr-region":[239178],"msr-event-type":[197944],"msr-video-type":[],"msr-locale":[268875],"msr-program-audience":[],"msr-post-option":[],"msr-impact-theme":[],"class_list":["post-234245","msr-event","type-msr-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","msr-research-area-computer-vision","msr-region-europe","msr-event-type-hosted-by-microsoft","msr-locale-en_us"],"msr_about":"<!-- wp:msr\/event-details {\"title\":\"Think Computer Science 2015\",\"backgroundColor\":\"grey\",\"image\":{\"id\":234377,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TCS_header_15.jpg\",\"alt\":\"\"}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:msr\/content-tabs --><!-- wp:msr\/content-tab {\"title\":\"About\"} --><!-- wp:freeform --><div>\u00a0Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/stemstudentchallenge\/\">Microsoft STEM Student Challenge<\/a> an exciting challenge for UK students in years 8-10!<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Welcome to Think Computer Science 2015<\/h1>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who attended the 2015 event \u2013 you can see photos in our gallery, and event videos on our <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqLi4kbNOVgi_D7bOMyKIxw\">youtube page<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrapper margin-bottom-sp1\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Think Computer Science 2015\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/grg7YGqE7DA?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Think Computer Science was an annual student event hosted by Microsoft Research Cambridge, an educational, inspirational day that showcased the field of computer science. Through a programme of exciting talks, demonstrations and workshops, we hoped to inspire students to consider the fantastic opportunities available to them in becoming part of the next generation of computer scientists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:freeform --><!-- \/wp:msr\/content-tab --><!-- wp:msr\/content-tab {\"title\":\"Gallery\"} --><!-- wp:freeform --><p><ul id='gallery-17' class='gallery galleryid-0 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium stripped ms-row fixed-small'><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7809.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_7809.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8230.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8230.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8230-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8248.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8248.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8248-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8268.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8268.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8268-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8346.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8346.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8346-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8355.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8355.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8355-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8357.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8357.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8357-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting at a table in front of a laptop computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8367.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8367.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8367-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting at a desk in front of a laptop computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8369.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8369.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8369-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8408.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8408.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8408-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8425.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8425.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8425-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people posing for the camera\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8433.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8433.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8433-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8456.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8456.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8456-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people standing around a plane\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8474.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8474.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8474-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8560.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8560.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8560-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8563.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8563.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8563-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people looking at a laptop\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8566.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8566.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8566-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting at a table using a laptop computer\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8580.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8580.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8580-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8614.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8614.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8614-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8636.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8636.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8636-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class='s-col-6-24 xs-margin-bottom-sp1 s-margin-bottom-sp2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8641.jpg\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8641.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"gallery-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_8641-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"db full-width\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:freeform --><!-- \/wp:msr\/content-tab --><!-- wp:msr\/content-tab {\"title\":\"Info\"} --><!-- wp:freeform --><p>\t<div data-wp-context='{\"items\":[]}' data-wp-interactive=\"msr\/accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn-group align-items-center mb-g float-sm-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bi-aN=\"accordion-collapse-controls\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-link m-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bi-cN=\"Expand all\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"state.ariaControls\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.ariaExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--disabled=\"state.isAllExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--inactive=\"state.isAllExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onExpandAll\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand all\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> | <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-link m-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bi-cN=\"Collapse all\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"state.ariaControls\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.ariaExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--disabled=\"state.isAllCollapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--inactive=\"state.isAllCollapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onCollapseAll\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCollapse all\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"msr-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5470\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5470\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5469\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHow do I register to attend the event?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5469\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5470\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Registration is by invitation only.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5472\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5472\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5471\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWho is eligible to attend the event?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5471\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5472\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The event is open to students in key stage 4, but you are welcome to bring younger students (no younger than 11 years) who you feel could comfortably consume content aimed at an older age range. Registration is by invitation only.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5474\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5474\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5473\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWhere is the event held? \t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5473\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5474\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>TCS is held at the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/visits\/iwm-duxford\">Imperial War Museum Duxford<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR, just off junction 10 on the M11.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5476\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5476\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5475\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost to attend?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5475\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5476\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The event is free for registered attendees.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5478\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5478\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5477\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWill there be a place to store my bag\/coat on event day?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5477\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5478\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>There will be no facilities for storing bags or coats. We advise that Microsoft Research Cambridge and the Imperial War Museum Duxford cannot accept responsibility for any lost or stolen personal possessions and ask that no valuables are left unattended at any time.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5480\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5480\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5479\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the parking arrangements at the venue?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5479\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5480\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>There is plenty of parking for cars and coaches at the venue. Signs will direct you to the appropriate parking area.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5482\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5482\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5481\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWhat should I wear to the event?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5481\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5482\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Casual clothing is fine, however, students should wear what their school requires them to. The venue can get cold in winter months as it\u2019s such a large space to heat. We advise that you bring a coat.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5484\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5484\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5483\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDo I need to bring food and drink or is that provided?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5483\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5484\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Free lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"m-0\" data-wp-context='{\"id\":\"accordion-content-5486\"}' data-wp-init=\"callbacks.init\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-5486\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-collapse\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-button-5485\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCan you send me a risk assessment form?\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5485\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"msr-accordion__content\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-run=\"callbacks.run\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-5486\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"msr-accordion__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>We cannot provide you with a risk assessment, however, information to assist you with completing your own risk assessment can be found <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/learning\/iwm-duxford\/visits\/risk-identification\">here<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:freeform --><!-- \/wp:msr\/content-tab --><!-- wp:msr\/content-tab {\"title\":\"Talks\"} --><!-- wp:freeform --><h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234347 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges.jpg\" alt=\"Steve_Hodges\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Engineering the Future<\/h2>\n<h3>Steve Hodges<br \/>\nResearch Manager\/Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research<\/h3>\n<p>Steve Hodges leads the Sensors and Devices group at Microsoft Research Cambridge, where his research has three goals; to create compelling interactive experiences for users based on new and emerging technologies, to introduce new devices and types of interaction into the market and ultimately to change people&#8217;s perceptions of technology and how it can be used.<\/p>\n<p>Since receiving a BBC Micro as a child, Steve has been hooked on how computer science can shape our future. He has recently played an integral part in the development of the new BBC Micro:bit, which will be the focus of his opening talk at the 12th annual Think Computer Science event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234351 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex.jpg\" alt=\"Philip_Bielby_Jagex\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Computer Games: The Evolution of Fun<\/h2>\n<h3>Philip Bielby<br \/>\nTechnical Director, RuneScape<\/h3>\n<p>Gaming has come a long way over the past couple of decades. The increasing bandwidth and availability of the internet have changed how we deliver games to players, and devices such as mobile phones and tablets have changed the very nature of the games that people spend their time playing. How are new technologies going to change the way we play games in the future? Philip Bielby, Technical Director on RuneScape at Jagex will discuss where gaming has come from, as well as looking forward to some of the exciting new possibilities that are emerging for computer gaming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234349 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja.jpg\" alt=\"mark_calleja\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Hacker is Not a Dirty Word<\/h2>\n<h3>Mark Calleja<br \/>\nCo-founder of HackLab<\/h3>\n<p>HackLab is a Cambridge \u2018tech-ed\u2019 startup, created to deliver exciting and engaging holiday camps, workshops and in-school events teaching students how to harness the power of technology by understanding how it works from the inside; enabling them to create, rather than merely consume the technology around us. During his talk, Mark will explain why hacking is a good thing, and why we should all be encouraged to embrace our inner hacker \u2013 by taking charge of the different technologies we use every day\u00a0to create solutions and overcome obstacles.<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:freeform --><!-- \/wp:msr\/content-tab --><!-- wp:msr\/content-tab {\"title\":\"Competition\"} --><!-- wp:freeform --><h2>Congratulations to Fakenham Academy and The King\u2019s Academy who both made it into our Xbox Competition final at the 2015 event<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234353 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza.jpg\" alt=\"forza\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>This year\u2019s Think Computer Science will once again feature our Xbox competition\u2026but this year\u2019s comes with a twist.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be putting Forza Motorsport 6, the hottest racing game for Microsoft\u2019s Xbox One, through its paces during the event, and would like to invite one student to represent each school in an exciting winner takes all challenge.<\/p>\n<h3>How can your school take part?<\/h3>\n<p>1. Nominate one student to represent your school in this gaming challenge. This must be a student already registered to attend the event. You do not need to let us know who this is until you arrive at the event.<\/p>\n<p>2. On arrival, you will be asked to give the details of the student who will be playing for your school. The TCS team will let you know when your selected student should arrive at the Xbox zone to play.<\/p>\n<p>3. Visit the Xbox zone and complete a timed lap. The fastest two laps of the day will go on to compete in a final race live on stage at the end of the day!<\/p>\n<p>4. Ensure that you attend the closing session of the event, as this is when we will announce the schools who have made it into the final.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>*Please note: if your school makes it into the final, but you do not attend the closing session, you will be disqualified and replaced by the next fastest school. <\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Follow us&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>If you and your students aren\u2019t following us on Facebook and Twitter yet, then you\u2019re missing out on the latest news about the event, as well as some great competitions and giveaways! But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not too late\u2026find us at <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Think-Computer-Science\/1541728412729748?fref=ts\">facebook.com\/thinkcompsci<\/a> and <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThinkCompSci\">@ThinkCompSci<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact us via email at <a>thinkcs@microsoft.com<\/a>, message us on Facebook or tweet us!<span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:freeform --><!-- \/wp:msr\/content-tab --><!-- wp:msr\/content-tab {\"title\":\"Science Fair\"} --><!-- wp:freeform --><h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234365 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sanitarium-2\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Project: Sanitarium<\/h2>\n<p>Become part of a simulated drug trial and help fight Tuberculosis, play as a doctor and help raise awareness and money. At the core of this game is a predictive mathematical model, created by the Infection Group from St Andrews University and used in their most recent drug trial.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Abertay University<\/em><br \/>\nFor further information please visit the following links:<br \/>\n<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/sanitarium.radicationgames.com\/\">radicationgames.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-scotland-34070135\">bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-scotland-34070135<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft IT Academy and Certification<\/h2>\n<p>The Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) programme provides academic institutions, students and staff with digital curriculum and certification for fundamental technology skills \u2013 as well as courses critical for students to be successful in today\u2019s technologically evolving world. Microsoft certification helps students to add a distinct edge in today\u2019s competitive job market.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Prodigy Learning<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prodigylearning.com\/\">prodigylearning.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234359 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking.jpg\" alt=\"hand-tracking\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Fully Articulated Hand Tracking<\/h2>\n<p>We present a new real-time articulated hand tracker which can enable new possibilities for human-computer interaction (HCI). Our system accurately reconstructs complex hand poses across a variety of subjects using only a single depth camera. It also allows for a high-degree of robustness, continually recovering from tracking failures.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research <\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/projects\/handpose\/\">research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/projects\/handpose\/<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234363 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Program-a-Biological-Computer\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>What if you could program a biological computer?<\/h2>\n<p>The cells in your body have to process information in order to make the decisions that keep your heart pumping, your stomach churning, and your legs moving. Biology has to perform computation! Come and see how Microsoft Research are uncovering biological programs, and investigating how to program cells ourselves in the pursuit of new technologies and medical treatments.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/groups\/biology\/default.aspx\">research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/groups\/biology\/default.aspx<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Magic of Computer Science<\/h2>\n<p>See how computer scientists really are wizards. The cs4fn team will do magic tricks, teach you how to do them yourself and at the same time you will learn some linked computer science.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by cs4fn<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cs4fn.org\/magic\/\">cs4fn.org\/magic<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Robots, Cannonballs and Other Essential Gismos<\/h2>\n<p>The Cambridge Science Centre and partner MathWorks will be showcasing fun hands-on MATLAB based education activities. From building predictive models with the new &#8216;Go Ballistic!&#8217; workshop to robotics activities including a vertical robotic plotter. Come along to see it sketch faces live during the day.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by the Cambridge Science Centre and partner MathWorks<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgesciencecentre.org\/\">cambridgesciencecentre.org\/<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234357 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation.jpg\" alt=\"Games-Creation\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Games Creation using visual coding tools<\/h2>\n<p>Kodu and Project Spark provide a quick and powerful way of creating Xbox Games. Find out here how you can build your own games, where you focus on the game creation and not learning boring code.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kodugamelab.com\/\">kodugamelab.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Computing at School<\/h2>\n<p>Computing at School (CAS) is an organisation that promotes and supports the teaching of Computer Science in UK schools. Our representatives will be on hand to answer questions from teachers and discuss the support CAS can provide.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Computing at School<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.computingatschool.org.uk\/\">computingatschool.org.uk<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234371 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began.jpg\" alt=\"Where-it-all-began\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Where it All Began<\/h2>\n<p>Our display gives you the opportunity to experience the machines that started the home computing revolution way back in the seventies! Play Space Invaders and Pacman or try your hand at programming the computers of yesteryear\u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by the Centre for Computing History<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.computinghistory.org.uk\/\">computinghistory.org.uk<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234369 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR.jpg\" alt=\"VISR\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>VISR Virtual Reality<\/h2>\n<p>Come and try out virtual reality experiences with the VISR team. The VISR is a virtual reality headset that can be used in conjunction with your smart phone. You may even be able to take one home!<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visr-vr.com\/\">visr-vr.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Disruptive Displays<\/h2>\n<p>Taking inspiration from old chemical photographic processes, we are creating novel displays which are both analogue and digital in nature. Certain display driving architectures have become virtually universal, however their construction limits the potential usage for designers. Here we aspire to treat displays as a material rather than unyielding and fragile devices. We can now imagine displays which are resilient, of low power, complexity and cost and apply them to previously unimagined forms and situations.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hxd.research.microsoft.com\/work\/disruptive-displays.php\">hxd.research.microsoft.com\/work\/disruptive-displays.php<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Building New Worlds<\/h2>\n<p>Interact with technology in its most creative form with our latest games. You won\u2019t find a more engaging and immersive application of computer science than that found within the games industry. Experience how games work behind the graphics; we\u2019ll be bringing our free-to-play, team-based \u2018build and shooter\u2019, Block N Load, and we will also be taking you through the process of making a game in rapid time, from concept to playable demo.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Jagex<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jagex.com\/\">jagex.com<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>You think you know what Microsoft Office is?<\/h2>\n<p>Office is more than just Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Come and find out for yourself how it can help you work smarter now and also prepare you to be more employable in the future as part of tomorrow&#8217;s workforce.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented by Microsoft<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-GB\/student\/office-in-education?ms.officeurl=getoffice365\">office.com\/getoffice365<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><span id=\"label-external-link\" class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Opens in a new tab<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:freeform --><!-- \/wp:msr\/content-tab --><!-- \/wp:msr\/content-tabs -->","tab-content":[{"id":0,"name":"About","content":"<h1>Welcome to Think Computer Science 2015<\/h1>\r\nThank you to everyone who attended the 2015 event \u2013 you can see photos in our gallery, and event videos on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqLi4kbNOVgi_D7bOMyKIxw\">youtube page<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/grg7YGqE7DA[\/embed]\r\n\r\nThink Computer Science was an annual student event hosted by Microsoft Research Cambridge, an educational, inspirational day that showcased the field of computer science. Through a programme of exciting talks, demonstrations and workshops, we hoped to inspire students to consider the fantastic opportunities available to them in becoming part of the next generation of computer scientists.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"id":1,"name":"Gallery","content":"[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"234287,234289,234291,234293,234295,234297,234299,234247,234249,234251,234253,234255,234259,234261,234269,234267,234273,234305,234257,234263,234265,234271,234275,234277,234279,234281,234283,234285,234301,234303,234307,234309,234311,234313,234315,234317,234319,234321,234323,234325,234327,234329,234331,234333,234335,234337,234339,234341,234343,234345\"]"},{"id":2,"name":"Info","content":"[accordion]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"How do I register to attend the event?\"]\r\n\r\nRegistration is by invitation only.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"Who is eligible to attend the event?\"]\r\n\r\nThe event is open to students in key stage 4, but you are welcome to bring younger students (no younger than 11 years) who you feel could comfortably consume content aimed at an older age range. Registration is by invitation only.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"Where is the event held? \"]\r\n\r\nTCS is held at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/visits\/iwm-duxford\">Imperial War Museum Duxford<\/a>, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR, just off junction 10 on the M11.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"How much does it cost to attend?\"]\r\n\r\nThe event is free for registered attendees.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"Will there be a place to store my bag\/coat on event day?\"]\r\n\r\nThere will be no facilities for storing bags or coats. We advise that Microsoft Research Cambridge and the Imperial War Museum Duxford cannot accept responsibility for any lost or stolen personal possessions and ask that no valuables are left unattended at any time.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"What are the parking arrangements at the venue?\"]\r\n\r\nThere is plenty of parking for cars and coaches at the venue. Signs will direct you to the appropriate parking area.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"What should I wear to the event?\"]\r\n\r\nCasual clothing is fine, however, students should wear what their school requires them to. The venue can get cold in winter months as it\u2019s such a large space to heat. We advise that you bring a coat.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"Do I need to bring food and drink or is that provided?\"]\r\n\r\nFree lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.\r\n\r\n[\/panel][panel header=\"Can you send me a risk assessment form?\"]\r\n\r\nWe cannot provide you with a risk assessment, however, information to assist you with completing your own risk assessment can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/learning\/iwm-duxford\/visits\/risk-identification\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]"},{"id":3,"name":"Talks","content":"<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234347 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Steve_Hodges.jpg\" alt=\"Steve_Hodges\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>Engineering the Future<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Steve Hodges\r\nResearch Manager\/Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research<\/h3>\r\nSteve Hodges leads the Sensors and Devices group at Microsoft Research Cambridge, where his research has three goals; to create compelling interactive experiences for users based on new and emerging technologies, to introduce new devices and types of interaction into the market and ultimately to change people's perceptions of technology and how it can be used.\r\n\r\nSince receiving a BBC Micro as a child, Steve has been hooked on how computer science can shape our future. He has recently played an integral part in the development of the new BBC Micro:bit, which will be the focus of his opening talk at the 12th annual Think Computer Science event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234351 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Philip_Bielby_Jagex.jpg\" alt=\"Philip_Bielby_Jagex\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>Computer Games: The Evolution of Fun<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Philip Bielby\r\nTechnical Director, RuneScape<\/h3>\r\nGaming has come a long way over the past couple of decades. The increasing bandwidth and availability of the internet have changed how we deliver games to players, and devices such as mobile phones and tablets have changed the very nature of the games that people spend their time playing. How are new technologies going to change the way we play games in the future? Philip Bielby, Technical Director on RuneScape at Jagex will discuss where gaming has come from, as well as looking forward to some of the exciting new possibilities that are emerging for computer gaming.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234349 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mark_calleja.jpg\" alt=\"mark_calleja\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>Hacker is Not a Dirty Word<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Mark Calleja\r\nCo-founder of HackLab<\/h3>\r\nHackLab is a Cambridge \u2018tech-ed\u2019 startup, created to deliver exciting and engaging holiday camps, workshops and in-school events teaching students how to harness the power of technology by understanding how it works from the inside; enabling them to create, rather than merely consume the technology around us. During his talk, Mark will explain why hacking is a good thing, and why we should all be encouraged to embrace our inner hacker \u2013 by taking charge of the different technologies we use every day\u00a0to create solutions and overcome obstacles."},{"id":4,"name":"Competition","content":"<h2>Congratulations to Fakenham Academy and The King\u2019s Academy who both made it into our Xbox Competition final at the 2015 event<\/h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-234353 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/forza.jpg\" alt=\"forza\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>This year\u2019s Think Computer Science will once again feature our Xbox competition\u2026but this year\u2019s comes with a twist.\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ll be putting Forza Motorsport 6, the hottest racing game for Microsoft\u2019s Xbox One, through its paces during the event, and would like to invite one student to represent each school in an exciting winner takes all challenge.\r\n<h3>How can your school take part?<\/h3>\r\n1. Nominate one student to represent your school in this gaming challenge. This must be a student already registered to attend the event. You do not need to let us know who this is until you arrive at the event.\r\n\r\n2. On arrival, you will be asked to give the details of the student who will be playing for your school. The TCS team will let you know when your selected student should arrive at the Xbox zone to play.\r\n\r\n3. Visit the Xbox zone and complete a timed lap. The fastest two laps of the day will go on to compete in a final race live on stage at the end of the day!\r\n\r\n4. Ensure that you attend the closing session of the event, as this is when we will announce the schools who have made it into the final.\r\n<h6><strong>*Please note: if your school makes it into the final, but you do not attend the closing session, you will be disqualified and replaced by the next fastest school. <\/strong><\/h6>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Follow us...<\/h2>\r\nIf you and your students aren\u2019t following us on Facebook and Twitter yet, then you\u2019re missing out on the latest news about the event, as well as some great competitions and giveaways! But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not too late\u2026find us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Think-Computer-Science\/1541728412729748?fref=ts\">facebook.com\/thinkcompsci<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThinkCompSci\">@ThinkCompSci<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions, please contact us via email at <a>thinkcs@microsoft.com<\/a>, message us on Facebook or tweet us!"},{"id":5,"name":"Science Fair","content":"<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234365 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sanitarium-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sanitarium-2\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>Project: Sanitarium<\/h2>\r\nBecome part of a simulated drug trial and help fight Tuberculosis, play as a doctor and help raise awareness and money. At the core of this game is a predictive mathematical model, created by the Infection Group from St Andrews University and used in their most recent drug trial.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Abertay University<\/em>\r\nFor further information please visit the following links:\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/sanitarium.radicationgames.com\/\">radicationgames.com<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-scotland-34070135\">bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-scotland-34070135<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Microsoft IT Academy and Certification<\/h2>\r\nThe Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) programme provides academic institutions, students and staff with digital curriculum and certification for fundamental technology skills \u2013 as well as courses critical for students to be successful in today\u2019s technologically evolving world. Microsoft certification helps students to add a distinct edge in today\u2019s competitive job market.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Prodigy Learning<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prodigylearning.com\/\">prodigylearning.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234359 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hand-tracking.jpg\" alt=\"hand-tracking\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>Fully Articulated Hand Tracking<\/h2>\r\nWe present a new real-time articulated hand tracker which can enable new possibilities for human-computer interaction (HCI). Our system accurately reconstructs complex hand poses across a variety of subjects using only a single depth camera. It also allows for a high-degree of robustness, continually recovering from tracking failures.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Microsoft Research <\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/projects\/handpose\/\">research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/projects\/handpose\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234363 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Program-a-Biological-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Program-a-Biological-Computer\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>What if you could program a biological computer?<\/h2>\r\nThe cells in your body have to process information in order to make the decisions that keep your heart pumping, your stomach churning, and your legs moving. Biology has to perform computation! Come and see how Microsoft Research are uncovering biological programs, and investigating how to program cells ourselves in the pursuit of new technologies and medical treatments.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/groups\/biology\/default.aspx\">research.microsoft.com\/en-us\/groups\/biology\/default.aspx<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>The Magic of Computer Science<\/h2>\r\nSee how computer scientists really are wizards. The cs4fn team will do magic tricks, teach you how to do them yourself and at the same time you will learn some linked computer science.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by cs4fn<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cs4fn.org\/magic\/\">cs4fn.org\/magic<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Robots, Cannonballs and Other Essential Gismos<\/h2>\r\nThe Cambridge Science Centre and partner MathWorks will be showcasing fun hands-on MATLAB based education activities. From building predictive models with the new 'Go Ballistic!' workshop to robotics activities including a vertical robotic plotter. Come along to see it sketch faces live during the day.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by the Cambridge Science Centre and partner MathWorks<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgesciencecentre.org\/\">cambridgesciencecentre.org\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234357 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Games-Creation.jpg\" alt=\"Games-Creation\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>Games Creation using visual coding tools<\/h2>\r\nKodu and Project Spark provide a quick and powerful way of creating Xbox Games. Find out here how you can build your own games, where you focus on the game creation and not learning boring code.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Microsoft<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kodugamelab.com\/\">kodugamelab.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Computing at School<\/h2>\r\nComputing at School (CAS) is an organisation that promotes and supports the teaching of Computer Science in UK schools. Our representatives will be on hand to answer questions from teachers and discuss the support CAS can provide.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Computing at School<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.computingatschool.org.uk\/\">computingatschool.org.uk<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234371 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Where-it-all-began.jpg\" alt=\"Where-it-all-began\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>Where it All Began<\/h2>\r\nOur display gives you the opportunity to experience the machines that started the home computing revolution way back in the seventies! Play Space Invaders and Pacman or try your hand at programming the computers of yesteryear\u2026\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by the Centre for Computing History<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.computinghistory.org.uk\/\">computinghistory.org.uk<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-234369 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/VISR.jpg\" alt=\"VISR\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/>VISR Virtual Reality<\/h2>\r\nCome and try out virtual reality experiences with the VISR team. The VISR is a virtual reality headset that can be used in conjunction with your smart phone. You may even be able to take one home!\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visr-vr.com\/\">visr-vr.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Disruptive Displays<\/h2>\r\nTaking inspiration from old chemical photographic processes, we are creating novel displays which are both analogue and digital in nature. Certain display driving architectures have become virtually universal, however their construction limits the potential usage for designers. Here we aspire to treat displays as a material rather than unyielding and fragile devices. We can now imagine displays which are resilient, of low power, complexity and cost and apply them to previously unimagined forms and situations.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Microsoft Research<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hxd.research.microsoft.com\/work\/disruptive-displays.php\">hxd.research.microsoft.com\/work\/disruptive-displays.php<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Building New Worlds<\/h2>\r\nInteract with technology in its most creative form with our latest games. You won\u2019t find a more engaging and immersive application of computer science than that found within the games industry. Experience how games work behind the graphics; we\u2019ll be bringing our free-to-play, team-based \u2018build and shooter\u2019, Block N Load, and we will also be taking you through the process of making a game in rapid time, from concept to playable demo.\r\n\r\n<em>Presented by Jagex<\/em>\r\n\r\nFor further information please visit:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jagex.com\/\">jagex.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>You think you know what Microsoft Office is?<\/h2>\r\nOffice is more than just Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 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