- The work of the Centre for Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) has resulted in Aston University being shortlisted for Cyber University of the Year
- The National Cyber Awards celebrate excellence in cyber security
- Cyber University of the Year is awarded for high quality research, industry engagement and policy influence.
Aston University has been shortlisted for the title of Cyber University of the Year in the 2024 National Cyber Awards.
The CSI Centre provides expertise and leadership in cyber security, as well as offering innovative educational programmes to train the next generation of cyber security specialists, such as the MSc in Cyber Security Management and the MBA specialism with cyber security pathway.
It has been marked as a pivotal investment into delivering research and teaching excellence for the region.
The National Cyber Awards celebrate excellence in cyber security, honouring individuals and organisations for their innovation, leadership, and commitment to securing digital environments.
Now in their sixth year, the awards recognise achievements across various sectors, highlighting the importance of cyber security in safeguarding national and global interests.
The Cyber University of the Year is awarded for high quality research, national and international portfolio of research projects, industry engagement and policy influence.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the London Novotel West on Monday 23 September 2024 hosted by Gordon Corera, the BBC’s security correspondent.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, said:
“This accolade demonstrates our commitment to supporting and advancing cyber security education, research and practice at Aston University. Recent investments in cyber security reflect our ambitious vision outlined in our 2030 Strategy to become a global higher education leader in digital innovation.
“A cornerstone of our strategy is the establishment and growth of the Aston University Cyber Security Innovation Centre (CSI). This centre serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts from diverse fields to tackle complex cyber security challenges.
“Our investments in the CSI have enabled us to expand our research capabilities, attract top talent and foster partnerships with industry and government stakeholders. Through the CSI, we are driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of cyber security knowledge and practice.”
Professor Vladlena Benson, director of the Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Research Centre, said:
“As digital threats continue to grow, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. Cyber attacks pose a significant risk to businesses, governments and individuals.
“Our research activities ensure the protection of the global economy’s critical infrastructure and the security of the connected supply chain and we continue to develop new cyber security solutions to make UK the safest place for digital business.
“We are delighted that our work has been recognised by being shortlisted for Cyber University of the Year in the National Cyber Awards.”
Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy, deputy director of the centre, said:
“We are proud to be honoured for the provision of topical and relevant educational programmes, ranging from West Midlands Combined Authority bootcamps to executive courses in cyber, answering the objectives of the National Cyber Strategy 2022.”
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About Aston University
For over a century, Aston University’s enduring purpose has been to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation, by enabling our students to succeed in work and life, and by supporting our communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.
Aston University’s history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage dating back to our formation as the School of Metallurgy in 1875, the first UK College of Technology in 1951, gaining university status by Royal Charter in 1966, and becoming The Guardian University of the Year in 2020.
Building on our outstanding past, we are now defining our place and role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
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