The CDT FORT recently welcomed its second cohort to a pair of online Thematic Overview sessions designed to introduce Year 1 researchers to the Centre’s four core research themes. As the cohort has not yet transitioned into their individual research phase, the sessions provided an essential foundation—offering clarity on current research activity, identifying gaps, and helping researchers begin shaping their future project directions.

CDT Fort is delighted to welcome Cohort 2 who commenced the programme in October and have just completed their first block module, Foundations of Cyber Security, at the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), Queen’s University Belfast. Delivered by Dr. Tuan Hoang, the module provided a comprehensive introduction to the cyber security landscape.

We are delighted to share that Cohort 1 of CDT Fort has officially selected their PhD titles as they move into the research phase of their journey. The breadth of topics chosen—ranging from runtime monitoring in NTN RICs and explainability of foundation models, to cryptographic algorithms for integrated systems and blockchain-governed cybersecurity—showcases the rich diversity and innovation at the heart of CDT Fort

The CDT Fort is proud to announce that the first cohort of students has successfully completed all compulsory block modules, culminating in the recent completion of the Data Privacy and Law module at Queen's University Belfast (QUB). This milestone marks a significant achievement in their academic journey and sets a strong foundation for their upcoming group research projects in May and PhD projects starting in October.

The CDT Fort is proud to announce that the first cohort of students has successfully completed all compulsory block modules, culminating in the recent completion of the Data Privacy and Law module at Queen's University Belfast (QUB). This milestone marks a significant achievement in their academic journey and sets a strong foundation for their upcoming group research projects in May and PhD projects starting in October.

The CDT Fort cohort recently gathered at Queen’s University Belfast for their first block module, marking a significant milestone for the cohort including the three University of Surrey students as it was their inaugural visit to the QUB campus. The students participated in the Foundations of Cyber Security module, led by Dr Tuan Hoang from CSIT, hosted at the University’s Graduate School.