Last week, students from across Yorkshire came together for the final of the YHROCU Cyber Switch Up competition 2024.
Following an online qualifier against nearly 5000 of others, the top 20 in each age group were invited to Sheffield Hallam University for the final, which involved a series of online challenges set by IBM and Rayethon, the Civil Aviation Authority, the British Army and BAE Systems. The Cyber Switch Up aims to showcase the digital and cyber skills talent of students, educating and promoting educational and career pathways for young people using those skills.
Alex Craig, Daniil Kosian and Reuben McCarron were in the final. Alex Craig, Upper Sixth Computer Science A-level student came first in the Key Stage 5 competition. He won a trophy and a host of other tech prizes, as well as a 3D printer for the college, which has been given to the Art department.
Richard Wallis, Detective Inspector of the YHROCU's Cyber Crime team said 'It's a challenging and fun environment which aims to promote healthy cyber behaviours while also showing a range of interesting career and educational routes'. Assistant Chief Constable Carl Galvin said 'The talented young people who attended this year’s Cyber Switch-Up final represent the top one per cent of all those who took part. They are the best in the region and to see them putting their skills into action has been immensely impressive. They really have demonstrated their potential to be top cyber talents'.
Huge well done to all our students who represented Notre Dame, and congratulations to Alex!
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