Advancement of women in technology and engineering recognised in honours.
The University of Buckingham School of Computing has won three honours at the MK STEM Awards 2025, held this month to celebrate outstanding achievements within STEM in the Milton Keynes area.
The school was recognised for creating exceptional opportunities to advance women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) as well as being declared the ‘Overall STEM Champion’.
The three awards included: PhD Computing student Madara Premawardhana, who won the ‘Tomorrow’s Leader’ award, the School of Computing was recognised for ‘Advancing Women in STEM’, and it was also named ‘Overall STEM Champion’.
“Congratulations to Professor Harin Sellahewa (Faculty Dean), Madara, and the team in the School of Computing for this achievement,” said Professor James Tooley, Vice-Chancellor, University of Buckingham.
“It is fantastic to see our guiding principles of academic excellence and innovation highlighted by these achievements in the MK STEM Awards. Well done to all involved.”
