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Sheffield Hallam University proudly hosted the Next Generation Cyber event for the second year as part of the 2025 Festival of Computing. Bringing together students, academics, alumni, and industry experts, the event showcased innovative cybersecurity projects from final-year undergraduates and fostered vital conversations about the future of the sector.

Second-year Software Engineering students have been working with Kerridge to optimize truck packing.

We celebrated a year of hard work from students at the games@hallam Game Over 25 showcase and competition, with categories spanning all aspects of game development. The event was attended by friends, family and over 30 judges, not only from the games industry but research, recruitment, software engineering and more.

The Cyber Innovation Showcase 2024 at Sheffield Hallam University united professionals, academics, and students to explore cybersecurity advancements. Highlights included MSc Cyber Security students’ innovative research presentations and expert talks from industry leaders. The event emphasized collaboration, future trends, and the university’s pivotal role in shaping next-generation cybersecurity professionals.

Sheffield Hallam University’s Women in Tech Skills Exchange Event, in partnership with BCS South Yorkshire and the Home Office, promoted inclusivity, innovation, and growth in tech. The program featured icebreaking sessions, networking, lightning presentations, and interactive sessions led by industry leaders, empowering attendees with new skills, connections, and insights. The event celebrated women’s leadership in a diverse tech community.

The CyberWomen@SHU initiative hosted the Mystery Manor Event, engaging 86 girls from seven schools in hands-on cybersecurity activities like solving ciphers and digital forensics. With 86% rating activities "Very Good," the event sparked career interest, inspiring diversity and future talent in cybersecurity while highlighting its growing importance in the digital age.

Hallam Hackz proudly competed in the 2025 UK Cyber Leaders Challenge - Virtual Regional Qualifiers, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise. MSc Cyber Security students Tabitha Oldfield, Arafat Lawal, Bhoomika Devaraj, and Amina Moallim secured a spot in the 6th-10th group. Their resilience in tackling real-world cybersecurity challenges is commendable.

Software developers from SYMCA, Local Authorities across South Yorkshire and South Yorkshire Police gathered together for the first South Yorkshire Digital Alliance hackathon.

The MSc Advanced Computer Networks programme has expanded its collaboration with CloudMyLab, introducing the Best Student Award and the Excellence Scholarship for top-performing students on the course.

The BCS Lovelace Colloquium took place at the University of Glasgow. This annual event is an opportunity for women and non-binary students in Computing to present a research poster. Across the UK 180 submissions were accepted with ten successful applicants from the School of Computing and Digital Technologies.