This week we had our first tutorials. For me this meant an introductory video conference with my assigned tutor and 18 other students, who had turned up (apparently twice that many had signed up to this specific session but didn’t show). Us students are a crazy mix of different degree pathways. Not everybody in my study group has chosen R60 BSc Cyber Security. Some are aiming to become engineers, mathematicians, analysts, software developers, economists, even psychologists –

After graduating in Horticulture (MSc) in Germany, then moving to the UK and working as a Horticulturist for the past 20 years, I knew all along my body would not withstand the substantial demand forever. The physicality of my job was always part of why I loved my work. Plus I’ve always been pushing myself harder. Initially it was a fun game and competitive challenge to keep up with men. It would make me proud that I worked just as fast or could lift just as heavy as my male

Since deciding my new career path takes me into Cybersecurity, I started to look into different podcasts which would give me news and updates about the developments and challenges in the Cyberworld. It is a vital view into the digital realm of practicing Security Researchers, Hackers, Threat Hunters and Penetration Testers. For me it opened a whole new and vast universe, which immediately got me hooked and fascinated - a great feeling, as it's confirming I had chosen the rig

Yesterday the module website for TM111 was unlocked, so we could all have a little nose around and familiarise ourselves with the environment. The WhatsApp group had already been quite busy with people who checked it out. Me being at work all day meant I had to patiently wait until the evening. Upon arrival I was given a little tour explaining where to find things on the website and key features of the module website. My eyes fell onto two upcoming tasks. The first assignme

Today I finished reading the first chapter of my module book. It’s labelled as TM111 Book 1, part 1 of block 1 or equivalent to week 1 according to the module guide. Elaine Thomas, the author, writes in a very easy to read and relatable style. Of course, being the very first chapter, the content is fairly brief and generic, serving as a good introduction to the computer world and its digital universe. For example, she skimmed over some general terminology and how much the

Well, here I am. I never thought I would go to University twice. The first time round I lived in Germany. Growing up there and navigating the German education system, I ended up finding school to be a chore. Now I know, it vastly matters who your teachers (and peers) are. Because initially I loved it. So then being able to go to University was not only a proud achievement for me personally, but also for my family since nobody else had ever been an academic. I cherish my time