Cyber First Yorkshire

A fabulous group of Y9 girls had an amazing time in the Cyber Explorers Cup 2026 last week! 💻🍕 Fully engaged from start to finish, they loved every moment and even enjoyed Domino’s pizza as a well-earned treat! @CyberFirstYorks

Yorkshire & Humber Schools! 🔐 Grab a FREE spot for your Year 9-11s at our Cyber Career Pathways event! 📍 Sheffield Hallam Uni 📅 Wed 29 April, 9:30-2:30 🛠️ Hands-on workshops & expert talks ⚠️ Only 15 school slots (up to 20 pupils each) Book now: ow.ly/4qib50Yv9EL

🇬🇧 Represent the UK in international cyber competitions! The UK Cyber Team is looking for talent (18–25) for the 2026 qualifiers. 📅 Apply by 31 March 💻 Online Qualifiers: 7–12 April 🏆 Live Final: 15 May Challenge yourself & go global. Register: ukcyberteam.com/join-the-team/

#STEMFest 🚀 From the North East to Leeds in 2026 and Hull in 2027 - we're bring hands-on #STEM experiences across the region! 🎉 For full event information by region, visit our STEMFest page here 🔗 stem-hub.co.uk/stemfest/

🚀 #STEMFest 2027 is officially heading to Connexin Live in Hull! Bringing one of the region’s most dynamic and impactful STEM engagement events to an iconic venue, delivered in association with HETA & Connexin. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/EKKs50Ykjqc

Schools: A new govt media literacy campaign launches 10 Feb to help parents & children spot toxic, polarising content and misinformation online. Encourage parent-child chats & critical thinking. Read more: cyberfirstyorkshire.co.uk/onlinesafetyhub

What a fantastic week for CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber! We reviewed outstanding applications from 12 schools, then hosted an inspiring conference centred on one key message: “If pupils can’t see it, they can’t be it.” Great people, conversations, and impact.

A strong start to the day at the CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber Conference 🚀 🔐 Keynote & NCSC update 🎓 CyberFirst Ambassador lightning talks 🏥 Mike Fell OBE (NHS England) on The Health of Cyber 🤝 Collaboration & networking Onwards! #CyberFirst #CyberSecurity

📣 UK students 11–14! Join the Cyber Explorers Cup 2026 🛡️ Solve cyber challenges, save Cyber City & win tech vouchers for your school! 🏆 📅 16–20 Mar | 🕒 1‑hr online | Open to schools & home learners 🔗 Event info & sign-up #CyberExplorers #STEM #CyberSecurity

Are you a tech-tinkerer? An outside-the-box thinker? You could be exactly what we need to help keep the UK safe. Begin your #JourneyToGCHQ ⬇️ gchq-careers.co.uk

Missed a CyberFirst Spotlight Talk? 👀 Catch up anytime! All sessions are now available on-demand via the NCSC CyberFirst Resources page. 🔗 ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/res… #CyberFirst #CyberSecurity #NCSC

Ready to inspire the next gen of Cyber talent? 🚀 The CyberFirst Yorks & Humber Conference returns! A full day of workshops & networking for schools and industry. 📍 Nexus, University of Leeds 📅 5th Feb 2026 Secure your spot 👇 ow.ly/Evk050XTStN #CyberFirst @RTCNorth

Welcome back! 🎓 We are kicking off 2026 with the CyberFirst New Schools Assessment Panel early next month! Good luck to all the Yorkshire schools who submitted their applications before Christmas. Let’s grow the community! 🚀 #CyberFirst #DigitalSkills #Yorkshire

That’s a wrap for the Autumn term! ❄️ We want to wish all our partner schools and cyber ambassadors in Yorkshire and the Humber a restful break. We are already looking forward to January, starting with the New Schools Assessment Panel. See you in 2026! 👋 #CyberFirst #Education

Congratulations to all the winners and participants of this year's CyberFirst Girls Competition for a fantastic display of teamwork, focus and innovation!🏆 Full list of winners here⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/gir…

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Ruth Bourne. Ruth served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) during World War Two and worked as a Bombe operator and checker at Eastcote and Stanmore, both outstations of Bletchley Park, from 1943 to 1945. Iain Standen, CEO of Bletchley Park Trust, said: “The Trust was very sad to learn of Ruth’s death. Once the veil of secrecy had been lifted, she was passionate about sharing the story of the work that she and her colleagues had undertaken. For many years, she generously gave her time as a tour guide, helping visitors understand the human stories behind the codebreaking work. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her, and remembered with immense gratitude and affection.” Ruth’s contribution to the war effort, and to preserving Bletchley Park’s legacy, will never be forgotten.

🚨 Booking is NOW LIVE for the CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber Conference 2026! 🚨 🗓️ 5th February 2026 📍 Nexus, University of Leeds Secure your spot to join us for a day of cyber insights and networking! Don't miss out! Booking Link - ow.ly/mQ0X50XGIN9

🎄✨ The CyberFirst Yorkshire December Schools Newsletter is here! ✨🎄 As 2025 wraps up, unwrap the latest updates, news & opportunities for CyberFirst schools across Yorkshire & Humber. Your festive dose of cyber insights! 💻🎅 Read here - ow.ly/yzrC50XKOoE

Year 9 cracked codes & conquered puzzles in the GCHQ Christmas Challenge! Cyber skills + festive fun = unstoppable! 🎄🔐 @GCHQ

Who runs the cyber world? TASE CyberFirst Girls! Digital Divas, Data Dominators, Cyber Knights, WiFi Wizards & Binary Besties smashing it to the finish! 🕵️‍♀️🔒🛡️#CyberFirstYorks