We operate in Further Education (FE) Colleges and Institutes of Technology (IoTs). Each has a specific specialism and our CyberHubs are those with a focus on DigiTech & Cyber.
We now operate in, Barking & Dagenham College in London, Hugh Baird College in Liverpool, the Birmingham Metropolitan College, Coleg Gwent in Risca, Wales, City College Plymouth, and Milton Keynes College.
We also work with the Activate Learning Group (Oxford, Reading, etc.), and most recently, Tameside College in Manchester and Kingston College (South Thames College Group).
If your college/IoT is interested in becoming a CyberHub, please contact Julia von Klonowski
Kingston College – South Thames College Group
Set in south-west London adjacent to the River Thames, Kingston is an amazing location for students with its vibrant town centre and excellent transport links. The College offers courses in a friendly, stimulating environment for study. They also have a separate 'Creative Industries Centre' campus providing state of the art facilities for creative arts students.
Watch a video about the college here.
Tameside College – Greater Manchester IoT
Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside College is a Further Education college that provides the next steps from school to university and employment. They also offer a range of Apprenticeships as well as adult and university level courses.
The college aims to support the individual aspirations of each learner by providing first class learning environments and resources. Rated by Ofsted as `good’, they have invested significantly in their campus, developing state-of-the-art facilities for students.
Tameside College is a core FE partner in the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology, which brings together several colleges & employers and specialises in construction, engineering, and Digital Skills.
Watch a video about the college here.
Milton Keynes College – South Central IoT
MK College provides a wide variety of qualifications, from vocational courses & apprenticeships, to higher education & professional certificates, along with employability skills and community training. Operating from two campuses in Milton Keynes and Bletchley, they focus on meeting individual needs and welcoming those who want to learn and improve.
Their sole aim is to be the best general FE College in the country, delivering the highest quality education to all learners. They build and nurture strong partnerships with the wider community and local businesses, aiming to make the college a safe, innovative, and inspiring place to learn & work.
As part of a project led by the college and working with a consortium of world-leading brands including Microsoft, KPMG, Activate Learning, and Cranfield University, Milton Keynes College is home to the South Central Institute of Technology, offering a hub of innovation and world-leading technological advancements with relentless dedication to future-proof the lives and skills of learners.
Watch a video about the college here.
City College Plymouth
As the city’s anchor organisation for skills, the college strives to improve the lives of people and businesses within its community; whether preparing students for the world of work, equipping them for successful, long-lasting careers, or driving skills development to power business growth.
The college now boasts a CyberHub, with Cybersecurity and Analysis Rooms – and hosted one of the Film & Gaming events in 2023.
The college also hosts CyberHub Experience Events, with among others, the SW-RCCU and several CyberHub partners. In addition, they have a relationship with BIT Training, who work closely with the DigiTech & Cyber teams & students.
Watch a video about a recent event at the college here.
Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys Campus, Wales
Coleg Gwent is Wales' largest Further Education college, based at several locations in the former county of Gwent, South Wales. It has 24,000 students ranging from secondary school leavers to mature students and offers a wide range of part-time & full-time academic, as well as vocational courses.
The college operates from five campuses: City of Newport, Crosskeys, Pontypool, Usk and Blaenau Gwent. Our CyberHub is located at the Crosskeys campus and is developing a DigiTech/Cyber specialism.
Their CyberHub is a wonderful example of how we utilise branding & signage, incorporating actual college students, across the college's Digital Suite. This generates enthusiasm and passion, from students & staff alike, and has a demonstrable impact on applications/registrations for DigiTech & Cyber courses. The college also hosted one of the Film & Gaming events in 2023.
Watch a video about a recent event at the college here.
Hugh Baird College, Liverpool
With more than 5,000 students, over 300 courses and an extensive range of subject areas & qualifications, Hugh Baird College is one of the largest and leading providers of education & training in Liverpool & Merseyside. It delivers courses across an extensive range of provisions, from apprenticeships, to T-levels, A-levels, university level courses and adult learning, with dedicated campuses and employment-focused results..
The Hugh Baird CyberHub is situated in the Port Academy Building, and we regularly host Experience Events, training programmes and Challenges/Projects at the college. The college also hosted the Film & Gaming Event in 2023 and the Cyber, Security & Safety Event in 2024.
Watch a video about a recent event at the college here.
Birmingham Metropolitan College
BMET boasts over 20,000 students per year and the Matthew Boulton Campus, which houses the college CyberHub, is an impressive eight-floor building in the heart of Birmingham’s Learning Quarter.
The college offers courses designed by employers for employment – and is home to the Professional Services and Creative & Digital Academies, and the college's Digital Suite, with unique links to the business and creative industries.
The Trust assisted BMET with the design & installation of the Digital Suite signage, which has proven to be very successful in channeling students into further education and careers in DigiTech & Cyber. The college regularly hosts Experience Days and Events, including training programmes, Challenges and Projects, and they also hosted the Film & Gaming Event in 2023 and the Cyber, Security & Safety Event in 2024.
Watch a video about a recent event at the college here.
Barking & Dagenham College – East London IoT
BDC offers an innovative place to learn for students of all ages – with more than 12,500 students per year. It works closely with employers – to give students all the skills they need to succeed and to develop a career.
They do this through study Programmes, work opportunities, masterclasses, competitions, interaction with companies, opportunities for trips & travel, and more.
The college CyberHub operates from the East London 'Institute of Technology’, in a building is designed to deliver advanced, specialist training in emerging occupations, including DigiTech & Cyber.
The college regularly hosts Experience Days and Events, including training programmes, Challenges and Projects, and they also hosted the Film & Gaming Event in 2023 and the
Watch a video about a recent event at the college here.
Activate Learning – Oxford/Reading/Banbury
Activate Learning is an education group that aims for far-reaching, progressive change and impact through learning. It combines its expertise in delivering technical, vocational and academic education, with a high level of industry engagement and connections to some of the best-known companies – to provide a complete educational experience. Activate operates across ten campuses, over three counties.
The CyberHub Trust has worked with Activate Learning for several years, at their colleges/IoTs in Reading, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, and Banbury.
Watch a video of the SCIoT here.
