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Cymru TechFusion 2024
Welsh Cyber Camp | Networking Academy Instructor Conference | Girls into IT | Capture the Flag
Date: 20th March 2024 – University of Wales Trinity Saint David, IQ Building, Swansea, Wales
Collaboration with: Cisco Networking Academy, Open University, Cisco ASC – UWTSD, Girls into STEM – UWTSD, UK Electronics Skills Foundation
“The Cymru Tech Fusion Conference, spearheaded by Kapilan, myself (Nitheesh), Munyaradzi Murira, Ewa Kazimierska and Samantha Bowen from the School of Applied Computing at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, showcased an array of engaging initiatives aimed at schools and colleges throughout Wales, United Kingdom. Notably, 31 students from Coleg Sir Gar enthusiastically participated in a Capture the Flag event, skillfully organized by MSc students under the guidance of THOMAS ELLIS BENNETT and his team including John Hughes, Sneha Sinde, Daniel James, Ethan Hopkins, Laetitia Badaro. The Top 3 teams were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for the Event.
Moreover, 70 young women from three local schools (Ystalyfera, Cefn Saeson, and Coedcoe) actively engaged in a series of workshops and discussions designed to broaden their understanding of STEM opportunities. The event also featured a thought-provoking panel discussion with 8 accomplished women in STEM fields, comprising industry professionals, academics, and outreach specialists, offering invaluable insights into their experiences and pathways within STEM.
Additionally, the conference saw the active participation of Cisco Networking Academy instructors, as well as school and further education lecturers, focusing on discussions encompassing Cisco Networking Academy Platform migration, optimal teaching methodologies, and the launch of the Welsh Cyber Camp initiative.”