Student Stories

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Sri Lanka to South Wales: Building a future in data science

Sahani Witharana

Data Science graduate

Computing student stood in front of computer servers
Earning a degree while writing real-world code

Kieron Pritchard

Computing student

Unrecognisable hands typing code in to a Raspberry Pi device
Finding my voice through code

Kirija Visvalingam

Computing student

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How USW has helped turn passion to purpose

Jordan Foreman

Computer Science student

Building a future in AI at USW

Rob Whittey

Artificial Intelligence student

Computing graduate, Hamed, poses for a photo in his workplace
From refugee to digital leader: Hamed’s remarkable journey

Hamed Amiri

Computer Science graduate

Computing alumni, Niamh, leaning on the back of a chair in front of a red backdrop
Overcoming imposter syndrome and achieving professional certification in computing

Niamh

Computer Science graduate

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Turning a passion for cyber security into a career

Ross Wills

Cyber Security student

Graduate Savva smiles slightly off camera during a case study photoshoot
Preparing for success in Cyber Security

Savva

Cyber Security graduate

The National Cyber Security Academy based at Newport campus
Finding the perfect fit in Digital Forensics at USW

Jessica Jones

Digital Forensics student