The British Colloquium for Theoretical Computer Science (BCTCS) is an organisation, founded in 1985, that represents the interests of Theoretical Computer Science in the UK, e.g. through representation on academic boards and providing commentary and evidence in response to consultations from public bodies.
The BCTCS operates under the direction of an Organising Committee, with an Executive consisting of a President, Secretary and Treasurer.
An emphasis on breadth, together with the inherently mathematical nature of theoretical computer science, means that BCTCS always actively solicits both computer scientists and mathematicians as participants at its annual Conference, and offers an environment within which the two communities can meet and exchange ideas.
However, to promote British theoretical computer science in the wider community, participants from outside of the UK are welcome to attend, and the programme of invited talks every year includes high-profile researchers from abroad.
2020 – BCTCS 36 – Swansea University, 6–8 April 2020 (Organisers: Ulrich Berger, Faron Moller, Markus Roggenbach, Monika Seisenberger, Olga Petrovska and Liam O’Reilly) 2021 – BCTCS 37 – University of Liverpool, 29–31 March 2021 (Organisers: Patrick Totzke and Michele Zito) 2022 – BCTCS 38 – Swansea University, 11–13 April 2022 (Organisers: Monika Seisenberger and Olga Petrovska) 2023 – BCTCS 39 – University of Glasgow, 3–4 April 2023 (Organiser: Ciaran McCreesh) 2024 – BCTCS 40 – University of Bath, 4–5 April 2024 (Organisers: James Davenport and Thomas Powell)