Events & Webinars
CPD events, workshops, and conferences for UK technology educators.
Cyber Awareness Day
Kingston University London is organising an excellent programme of presentations lined up for this year's Cyber Awareness Day, delivered by industry experts from organisations including KHIPU Networks, Palo Alto Networks and TrendMicro, Softcat and Mimecast. With this year's focus on AI, the sessions will explore how AI is changing the cyber threat landscape, from AI-generated phishing and deepfakes to the opportunities AI offers in defending against attacks. They're a fantastic chance to hear first-hand from people working at the forefront of the industry. The sessions are open to all students and staff, and no booking is required; simply come along. Whether you're studying cyber security, working with AI, or just want to stay safer online, there will be something valuable for everyone.
Cyber Security Enrichment Week
Cyber Enrichment Week gives University students hands-on experience across a range of cyber security fields. Partners from public and private organisations, along with individual practitioners, will deliver talks, practical sessions and workshops designed to build students' knowledge and skills. Our students choose and sign up for the activities that interest them, giving them the chance to explore different areas of cyber security and connect directly with people working in the field. If you would like to participate, please contact us and we can share our programme and you can sign up to attend activities that interest you.
Cyberscape 2026
This was the first and largest cyber security event held at Kingston University since the institution achieved Gold status in the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE). The discussion was broad and covered a range of topics, from AI security and the evolving threat landscape to the role of women in the cyber security industry. In the context of recent cyber attack incidents, for example, the compromise of freezer software by cyber attackers, which resulted in significant food wastage, cyber security is now more important than ever, particularly for food security, global warming and sustainable development. One of the main objectives of the Kingston ACE-CSE-Gold is to encourage emerging cyber leaders to collaborate with industry, the local community and researchers. Accordingly, we encouraged students and the Kingston Tech Society to lead the event, with support from cyber academics, professionals, and the ACE-CSE team. The event was well organised and achieved its objectives, and we will continue to hold such events in the future.
ACE Cyber Security Competition 2026-27
14-18 year old pan UK competition in Cyber Security
Integrity First AI Trust Cybersecurity
Speaker: Chiru Bhavansikar, Chief AI Officer@Arhasi, USA Artificial intelligence systems increasingly make decisions in cybersecurity, finance, hiring, and healthcare but most are deployed without adequate governance, auditability, or accountability.This 2-hour hands-on bootcamp introduces students to Integrity-First AI, a practical approach to securing and building trusted AI systems using cybersecurity principles.Students will learn how AI systems fail in real-world scenarios (bias, prompt injection, hallucinations, data leakage), and how to apply governance controls aligned with modern frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and emerging regulations like the EU AI Act.
Integrity-First AI Trust & Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence systems increasingly make decisions in cybersecurity, finance, hiring, and healthcare but most are deployed without adequate governance, auditability, or accountability. This 2-hour hands-on bootcamp introduces students to Integrity-First AI, a practical approach to securing and building trusted AI systems using cybersecurity principles. Students will learn how AI systems fail in real-world scenarios (bias, prompt injection, hallucinations, data leakage), and how to apply governance controls aligned with modern frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and emerging regulations like the EU AI Act. By the end of the session, students will have: Broken a real AI system using attack techniques Identified governance and compliance gaps Implemented basic integrity controls (logging, filtering, traceability) Understood how AI systems can be made auditable and trustworthy This bootcamp introduces the future certification pathway in AI governance and integrity engineering. Why will this be interesting? 70% hands-on (not lecture-heavy) Cybersecurity framing (familiar to students) Immediate “break and fix” learning loop Aligns with real regulatory direction (EU AI Act / NIST AI RMF) Learning Outcome Students understand how to attack and secure AI systems using governance, compliance, and cybersecurity principles.
Cyber Innovation Showcase 2026: A Day of Insight, Inspiration, and Collaboration
The Cyber Innovation Showcase 2026, hosted at Sheffield Hallam University in collaboration with CSE-CONNECT, YCSC, BCS SY. This will be the fourth year running, attracting a diverse audience of professionals, academics, and students eager to learn about the latest developments in cybersecurity. Throughout the day, participants will enjoy a series of engaging keynote speeches and discussions on various topics, including cyber skills, navigating the job market, and addressing challenges related to diversity in the industry.
CyberFirst Advanced Course
Aimed at 16 to 17 year olds, this course is designed to expand the knowledge of students already studying computer science or who have an interest and aptitude for computers. It will have you working up close and personal with digital forensics, understanding encryption technologies and investigating using open-source intelligence techniques. You will learn the pen testing methodology, utilising professional tools and techniques to test System Security. It will help you embark on a strong path into Cyber Security. You’ll gain Advanced skills in some of the key areas of cyber security, notably: • Implementing digital forensics • Understanding encryption technologies • Using open source intelligence techniques • Penetration testing
Dundee Data Meetup
Welcome to the monthly recurring Dundee Data Meetup, a vibrant community-driven event that brings together curious learners, data enthusiasts and professionals to explore the captivating world of data and its applications. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive community where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together to share knowledge, spark ideas, ignite curiosity, foster collaboration, and promote responsible data practices. Each month, we'll be featuring different themes, so check out our updates on our socials
ARU CDA Debrief workshop
Join us to see the final results of the CDA projects!
Helios Cyber City CTF
Step into Helios Cyber City CTF, hosted at Sheffield Hallam University, where things get real fast. This isn’t a lecture, and it’s definitely not something you can just sit through. It’s a live, interactive digital city where you can explore, learn, and apply your skills in a realistic environment. You’ll take on challenges across cybersecurity, coding, maths, and problem-solving in a competitive CTF format used by real tech teams. Expect time pressure, leaderboard climbs, and moments where you either figure it out or get left behind. This is your chance to test what you know, learn what you don’t, and prove what you can do. No theory, just real skills, real scenarios, and real outcomes. There are prizes, but more importantly, there’s the opportunity to stand out, build experience, and connect with people already in the industry.
Next Generation Cyber - Sheffield Hallam Festival of Computing 2026
Next Generation Cyber is an annual cyber security showcase held as part of the Festival of Computing 2026 at Sheffield Hallam University. Proudly sponsored by BCS South Yorkshire and delivered in partnership with the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster, the event celebrates innovation, collaboration, and emerging talent within the cyber security community. Bringing together students, academics, industry professionals, and employers, the event provides a platform to showcase outstanding student projects in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Networking, while fostering knowledge exchange between academia and industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, explore cutting-edge research and innovations, network with professionals, and gain insights into the latest developments, career pathways, and collaboration opportunities within the cyber sector. Whether you are a student aspiring to build your professional network, an academic interested in emerging research, or an employer looking to engage with the next generation of cyber talent, Next Generation Cyber offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of cyber security. External visitors and industry professionals are welcome to attend all or part of the event.