Student Cedra Jamal

Computing degree show 2025: Cedra Jamal, Computer Science with Cyber Security

As part of this year’s summer shows, we are chatting with some of our final-year students to hear more about the projects they are currently working on.

The computer degree show allows students from all computing courses to showcase their final poster presentations and skills to potential employers, industry professionals and the wider community.

In this blog post, Cedra Jamal, who is studying Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons), tells us how she came up with the idea for her project and shares her favourite moments while studying at Brighton.

Project inspiration and influences

“My project addresses a common, everyday issue that many people tend to overlook. When visiting websites, most users instinctively click “Allow all cookies” without really understanding what that means or the potential consequences. This usually stems from a lack of accessible information and awareness around cookies.

“To tackle this, I developed a Google Chrome extension that’s user-centric. It not only explains the risks of cookies in simple terms suitable for all technical backgrounds but also provides flexibility and reduces the annoyance of constant cookie pop-ups.

“One of my biggest influences was the team I worked with at AlMulla in Kuwait. A particularly eye-opening conversation about profiling, data selling, and how cookies play a role in that sparked my curiosity. From there, I started asking people what they’d like to see in such a tool and how I could make it approachable for everyone, regardless of age or tech experience.”

University experience and development

“One of the best aspects of my university journey has been the freedom to learn at my own pace. Coming from a background where self-study wasn’t always emphasized, I found that this independence helped me build confidence in tackling new technologies—especially when working on my final project. It allowed me to dive deeper into areas I was genuinely passionate about and build something meaningful from the ground up.”

Motivating teaching

“Professor Michalis has been one of my biggest inspirations during my three years here. His classes were always engaging, interactive, and enjoyable. He constantly encouraged us to go beyond the curriculum and explore things we hadn’t even heard of. His support and guidance played a huge role in shaping my project, and without his influence, I don’t think I would’ve had the confidence to experiment or push boundaries the way I did.”

What Brighton means to me

“Brighton will always hold a special place in my heart. The thought that these might be my last few months here makes me a bit emotional because I don’t want it to end, but also happy because it means I’ve had such a great experience.”

Looking ahead after graduation

“I’m hoping to secure a job and continue building on what I’ve learned during my degree. I’d love to work in a role where I can keep solving real-world problems and making technology more approachable and human-focused.”

Thinking of studying computing at the University of Brighton?

Our computing courses blend technical skills with creativity and problem-solving to prepare you for a career in the fast-moving tech industry. Whether you’re interested in software development, cybersecurity, AI, or UX design, you’ll gain hands-on experience through innovative projects and industry collaborations.

Discover more about our computing courses on the University of Brighton website.

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