We’re excited to announce that student engagement will be a key focus of our activities in the skills area in the forthcoming academic year. Our aim is simple: to inspire, connect, and develop the next generation of cyber professionals through meaningful opportunities that combine learning, collaboration, and innovation. So, what’s on the horizon?
Student Ambassadors
From September to May, we’ll have one cyber security student ambassador in each of our five North East universities (Durham, Teesside, Northumbria, Newcastle and Sunderland). The ambassadors will act as a bridge between CyberNorth, the student community and industry. The Ambassadors will:
- Promote CyberNorth activities, student-focused events and industry opportunities through social media and campus networks.
- Represent their university at the CyberNorth Universities Student Round Table, a monthly forum to share feedback, ideas and insights.
- Help us improve our engagement with students while gaining experience in the heart of the cyber community.
Student portal for all NE students
To facilitate the work of the ambassadors, we are creating an online student portal which will be a gateway to career pathways information, case studies, learning opportunities and insights.
Networking & Mentoring
We’ll be creating spaces and opportunities for students to meet potential employers, mentors, and peers, building relationships that can shape future careers.
Why It Matters
The demand for skilled cyber professionals continues to grow, and engaging students early is essential. Through these initiatives, we’re helping to close the skills gap while supporting students on their journey to becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
Stay tuned for updates, event announcements and ways to get involved. Whether you’re a student, educator, or industry partner, there will be opportunities for you to participate and make a difference.
If you have any queries with regards to the student ambassadors, please email our Delivery Manager – Skills, Helen Matthews, on helen@cybernorth.biz