Institutions & Organisations
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recognises Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Education, known as ACE-CSE institutions, as the UK’s leading bodies for cyber security teaching. CSE Connect Regional Hubs convene cyber education practitioners alongside them across every UK region, together with NCSC Cyber Skills organisations.
Abertay ACE-CSE
Abertay University
Managed by Natalie Coull, Sean Sturley, Leon Chan, Sanaz Kavianpour
USW ACE-CSE
University of South Wales
The University of South Wales’ designation as a Gold Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE‑CSE) represents the highest level of recognition within the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)-backed programme. It reflects sustained excellence across teaching, student outcomes, industry collaboration, outreach, and research and brings wide-ranging benefits to learners, employers, and the wider Welsh and UK community. As an Academic Centre of Excellence, we demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the wider cyber security community. This includes delivering impactful outreach to schools and colleges, building collaborative partnerships with other higher education institutions, and actively contributing to the development of wider cyber security policies and strategic action plans.
Managed by Laura Ferguson, Rhys Driscoll
UWE ACE-CSE
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
UWEcyber is a collective of academics at the University of the West of England (Bristol, UK) with a passion for cyber security. UWEcyber are active in teaching, research, outreach, and external industry engagement. We collaborate and share with the community, and we strive to improve cyber security for our region and beyond. We are recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE). We offer 3 taught programmes that are all NCSC-certified: BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, MSc Cyber Security, and BSc Cyber Security Technical Professional (Degree Apprenticeship).
Managed by Phil Legg, Jonathan White