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A Celebration of Innovation and Community, TechNExt 2025: A Week of Innovation, Inclusion, and Inspiration

TechNExt 2025 brought the region alive with energy, insight, and innovation this June, and once again showcased why the North East is a force to be reckoned with in the tech and digital sectors.

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CyberFirst Ambassadors

Don’t forget to log your activities using our simple online tracking sheet - every contribution counts!

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CyberFirst Ambassadors: Leading the Charge at Horizons!

 A huge Shoutout to Our Amazing CyberFirst Ambassadors!

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CyberFirst at the Heart of STEMFest Bradford 2025

From 24–26 June, over 3,000 students attended STEMFest Bradford, stepping into a world of exploration across four themed zones: Space & Travel, Technology & Cyber, Sustainability & Well-being, and Manufacturing.

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CyberNorth to Surge Forward with Sage Backing to Position the North East as a Vibrant Global Innovation Hub

North East Cyber Security Cluster organisation, CyberNorth, and Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have today announced a pivotal partnership to spearhead and leverage the capabilities of the North East cyber security community.

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INDUSTRY NEWS FROM CYBERNORTH

This month saw the inaugural CyberNorth Summer Social, we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did!

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STEM Awards - Nominations are open for the CyberFirst Ambassador Award!

 The STEMHUB is thrilled to announce the STEM Awards on 14th Nov 2025.

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Ambassador of the Month: Beckie McAnespie, Accenture

We’re thrilled to announce Beckie McAnespie from Accenture as this month’s Ambassador of the Month!

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Calling All Cyber Ambassadors!

We have several exciting opportunities coming up where your support can make a huge impact.

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Cyber Ambassadors Social: Pizza, Pints & Prosecco Catch-Up!

We’re cordially inviting you to our very first Cyber Ambassadors Social Night - an evening of pizza, pints, prosecco, and great company!

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CyberFirst Awards 2025 – A Night to Remember!

We kicked off CYBERUK25 in style with a fantastic evening at the CyberFirst Awards 2025, held this year in Manchester.

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CyberNorth Takes Flight to Dubai

CyberNorth joined over 25,000 cyber security professionals from more than 160 countries for GISEC Global this month, one of the largest and most important cyber security events in the world.

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CyberSips Gateshead College– An Inspiring Look at the Future of Skills, AI & Society

We were very grateful to have joined a powerful morning of insight and reflection as we explored how AI, apprenticeships, and education are reshaping the future of work.

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New Ambassador Monthly Drop-In Session – Come Say Hello!

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The Cyber Ambassador Mission Continues

This month, our incredible Cyber Ambassadors have been out in full force - inspiring students, sharing insights, and helping shape the future of cyber talent.

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Cyber Career Pathways: Your Future Starts Here

CyberFirst and Sheffield Hallam University have joined forces to host a “Cyber Career Pathways” event for Yorkshire and Humber schools and colleges.

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Industry News

CyberNorth’s popular podcast ‘It’s Cyber Up North’ has returned with a host of industry experts. With funding from Innovate UK, CyberNorth's 'Influencing the Influencer' portal is now live and gaining huge attention throughout the North East.

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Ambassador of the Month: David Grey of Sunderland University

We’re incredibly proud to announce David Grey as our Ambassador of the Month - a truly well-deserved recognition!

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Calling All Cyber Ambassadors: Support Needed for Girls in Computing Event at Kings Priory School – June

Ben McIvor is seeking support from industry professionals for his annual Girls in Computing event at Kings Priory School this June (exact date tbc).

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Cyber Ambassadors Social: Pizza, Pints & Prosecco Catch-Up!

We’re cordially inviting you to our very first Cyber Ambassadors Social Night — an evening of pizza, pints, prosecco, and great company!

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CyberFirst Horizons: Almost Full!

With applications flooding in, only a handful of spots remain for this year’s CyberFirst Horizons programme!

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CyberFirst North East Conference – Early Bird tickets now available!

Tickets to our annual conference are now available!

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CYBERUK: The CyberFirst Awards Dinner 2025

The team is excited to be heading to Manchester for an evening of celebration at the CyberFirst Awards Dinner 2025, taking place during CYBERUK.

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New Ambassador Monthly Drop-In Session – Come Say Hello!

Curious about becoming a CyberFirst Ambassador? We’ve set up a brand-new monthly drop-in session where you can find out what it’s all about!

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School Engagement: Continuing to Inspire the Next Generation

This month, our incredible Cyber Ambassadors have been out in full force, inspiring students and sharing insights into the world of cyber.

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7 New CyberFirst Accredited Schools/ Colleges

We are proud to announce that we have recently accredited 7 new schools / colleges in the North East!

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CyberFirst Girls Competition Celebration Event: Inspiring the Next Generation

The CyberFirst Girls Competition Celebration Event on 11th March was a resounding success, showcasing the talent and enthusiasm of young women exploring careers in Cyber Security.

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CyberFirst Horizons – A Summer to Remember!

CyberFirst Horizons is taking shape, with an exciting lineup of contributors now confirmed. It’s set to be an unforgettable summer for our successful Year 12 applicants, offering them hands-on experience and valuable insights into the world of Cyber Security. 

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CyberWomen Durham – Celebrating Women in Cyber

We were thrilled to attend CyberWomen@Durham’s very first event – the Speaker Series, which showcased an inspiring lineup of women in Cyber Security!

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GUTS Event: The CyberFirst North East Team Engages Students in Sheffield

The CyberFirst North East team participated in the Get Up To Speed with STEM (GUTS) Event in Sheffield, delivering our interactive activities Cyber Heist and Search the Bin.   

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Industry News March 2025

Influencing the Influencer portal is live

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NCSC DSIT Eco Conference – A Huge Success!

A massive thank you to NCSC and DSIT for an incredible Eco Conference!

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Cyber Ambassadors spotlight (Feb 2025)

Sarah Hibbert, Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager at ITPS is our Cyber Ambassador of the month!
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CyberFirst North East Team will be attending the 2025 Cyber Security Education Ecosystem Conference!

A two day conference (4th-5th March) uniting experts and practitioners from government, universities, schools and industry to explore the pressing challenges in cybersecurity. 

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Gateshead College Casual teacher opportunity, Digital

Gateshead College are looking for a passionate, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join their growing Digital Technologies team.

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Industry News - influence the Influencer (Feb 2025)

Influence the Influencer: CyberNorth to Power Pathways for Girls to Access Cyber Security Careers

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Trailblazers Day Kings Priory School

Last week, we hosted a CyberFirst Adventurers session at Kings Priory School!

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Cyber Ambassador of the Month (Jan): Ian from PA Consulting

We’re thrilled to recognize Ian from PA Consulting as our Cyber Ambassador of the Month!

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CyberFirst Girls Competition Celebration Event

The CyberFirst Girls Competition in the North East has concluded, and we’re excited to celebrate the achievements of our talented teams!

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Industry News

Building on their first successful pilot, CyberNorth will be running the Innovation Centre programme throughout February and March in Newcastle. 

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Kickstart Your Career with Sage!

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career with one of the most exciting companies in the North East.

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CyberFirst Horizons: A Ground Breaking Initiative for the North East

This summer, CyberFirst Horizons is launching - an exclusive industrial placement programme for Year 12 students in the North East.

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Merry Cyber Christmas & Happy New Year!

A very Merry Cyber Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at CyberFirst North East!

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CyberNorth Industry News

All the latest news from our partners at CyberNorth

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Celebrating Excellence: North East STEM Awards 2024

The prestigious North East STEM Awards celebrated the outstanding contributions of STEM Ambassadors, organizations, and teachers who inspired countless young people and educators over the past year.

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Cyber Ambassador Update

Don’t forget to log your activities on the STEM Ambassadors platform

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Cyber Ambassadors: Spotlight of the Month

Our Cyber Ambassadors shone brightly at Sage’s Empower event!

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Cyber Success: Reflecting on Connections, Innovation, and Impact

What a Year It’s Been!  As 2024 comes to a close, we’re thrilled to reflect on an incredible year of achievements, collaborations, and milestones.

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CyberFirst Regional Conference: A Huge Success

On 18th November, we hosted the CyberFirst Regional Conference at The Catalyst, Newcastle, bringing together 107 educators, industry professionals, and thought leaders for a day of expert insights, workshops, and networking.

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STEMFest 2024: Inspiring the Next Generation

STEMFest is our vibrant, cost-free event coordinated by the STEM Hub and delivered by RTC North.

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Bradford Trailblazers with our new Yorkshire & Humber CyberFirst Schools

e will be debuting our CyberFirst Trailblazers event with our newly incorporated CyberFirst School in Bradford.

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A Busy Month of Events

The team have been out and about this month, spreading the word far and wide about the wonderful CyberFirst program, networking and recruiting Cyber Ambassadors.

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CyberNorth News: A report from the Annual Cyber Intelligence Alliance and CyberWhite Event

CyberNorth News: A report from the annual Cyber Intelligence Alliance and CyberWhite event by Andrew Pounder

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The National Cyber Awards 2024

We're thrilled to announce that Kings Priory School, one of our CyberFirst Gold Schools, were presented with the Cyber School of the Year award at the National Cyber Awards 2024!

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August Newsletter

Catch up on all our latest news for August

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NCSC’s CyberFirst University Bursary

We’re really proud partners of the CyberFirst University Bursary, that’s helping break down barriers to get more women into tech.

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CyberFirst at STEMFest

July was very busy for everyone at CyberFirst North East, supporting STEMFest Yorkshire.

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The Cyber Zone at STEMFest Yorkshire & Humber

STEMFest launched successfully in the Yorkshire & Humber region at The Life Centre, Bradford, engaging over 2,000 schoolchildren with hands-on STEM activities

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Hold The Dates

Find out about all our up and coming events.

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Cyber Ambassador of the Month July - Alexander Scotney.

Alex is a Security Operations Analyst at Atom Bank. He has been a Cyber Ambassador for 11 months.

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CyberFirst Awards presented to our latest Schools

On Friday 19th July Claire Willis & Josh Minto visted three of our recently approved CyberFirst schools. 

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CyberEPQ

Calling all forward thinking outward facing schools and colleges. Do you have a clear ambition to provide all your younger people with the relevant skills for the ever-changing complex world?

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CyberNorth News - July

CyberNorth participated in an event held by Net-Defence.  It was a Cyber Security social event in Sunderland.

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CyberUK And The Annual CyberFirst Awards

In May we supported CYBERUK at Birmingham ICC.  CYBERUK is the UK government's flagship cyber security event, hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre.

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North East CyberFirst Assessment Panel

In May we were hosted by Sage and joined by a lineup of esteemed professionals from the Cyber Industry and 10 new schools are now awaiting approval for admission into our CyberFirst Schools programme.

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