DTP Training Programme
The CSIT DTP includes bespoke training elements over and above the PHD research to prepare an excellent cohort of innovative researchers with the core skills to become future leaders and innovators. You will find a summary of our training below.
The Cyber AI DTP recently hosted a session titled "Innovate to Impact," aimed at equipping students with essential insights into innovation, translation, and impact within the research landscape.
Led by Louise Cushnahan, Head of Innovation at ECIT, the session provided a comprehensive overview of key concepts and practical strategies to maximize the value and application possibilities of research outputs.
Students were introduced to the core concepts of innovation, translation, and impact and gained valuable insights into the significance of these elements in driving research towards tangible outcomes and societal benefits.
A pivotal aspect of the session was the exploration of an innovation process aimed at establishing a common language of innovation.
Louise provided an overview of ECIT's internal innovation programme, "Innovate to Impact." Students received valuable insights into the program's objectives, methodologies, and available support mechanisms aimed at maximising the value and application possibilities of research outputs.
Rebekah Tougher Commercial Development Manager – EEECS IP and Commercialisation Team, shared insights into the IP protocols at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the process involved in safeguarding intellectual property. Students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of IP protection in research and innovation endeavors alongside the value of licensing technology.
CSIT Post Doctoral researcher Jack Miskelly showcased the impact of his own PHD research, providing the students with tangible examples of how research outcomes can translate into real-world applications and societal benefits.
An interactive session allowed students to provide feedback to ARC PhD student Gyan, who presented his research using the NABC framework. This interactive exchange facilitated constructive discussions and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
This session marks the beginning of a series of innovation sessions that students will have access to throughout their academic journey, promising continued growth and enlightenment in the realm of research and innovation.
A comprehensive and tailor-made training program has been designed for this program. This includes inductions and/or team-building activity each year to ensure cohort cohesion, access to up to 3 relevant modules from Queen’s NCSC-accredited MSc in Applied Cyber Security, the opportunity to undertake 3 to 6-month internships with our industry partners, a Spring School in Year 2 comprising a programme of intensive advanced-level master classes on technical topics and policy/regulatory issues with lectures given by international experts in the field, a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge (group-work) in our Cyber Range and many other activities
The CSIT Doctoral Training Programme also provides an exciting and unique opportunity to:
- Advance research in exciting and emerging areas of cyber security research
- Focus on enterprise and leadership skills
- Co-design the Research Program with Industry
- Effective cohort interaction and experience with a comprehensive training programme
- Extensive industrial collaborative opportunities with CSIT’s many industry partners, e.g. Thales, Qualcomm, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and many others
- Use world-class facilities including our Cyber Range, industry standard Wireless labs, and extensive hardware development and measurement infrastructure
- Access to modules in our NCSC-certified MSc Advanced Cyber Security and MSc AI
Doctoral Training Programmes are prestigious programmes which aim to enable cutting-edge doctoral study within a dynamic research culture that encourages innovative, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a cohort student experience. The cohort nature of the programme fosters collaborative learning, creativity, and confidence in a unique way, where students benefit from mutual academic, emotional, and logistical support, helping to improve research outputs and timely PhD completion.
A comprehensive and tailor-made training program has been designed for this program. This includes inductions and/or team-building activity each year to ensure cohort cohesion, access to up to 3 relevant modules from Queen’s NCSC-accredited MSc in Applied Cyber Security, the opportunity to undertake 3 to 6-month internships with our industry partners, a Spring School in Year 2 comprising a programme of intensive advanced-level master classes on technical topics and policy/regulatory issues with lectures given by international experts in the field, a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge (group-work) in our Cyber Range and many other activities (QUB’s Master your Leadership programme, a public engagement training course, responsible innovation training and a wide range of personal development and transferrable skills training courses run by QUB’s Graduate School, such as Academic Writing Skills, Project Management, Stress Management, Ethics, GDPR, Presentation Skills, Communication Strategies and Applying Research to Policy.