UWTSD Applied Computing Blog

We are so proud of two of our computing students, Luke Redmore, a Digital Degree Apprenticeship student in Software Engineering, and Rehan Joseph, a BSc Computer Networks and Cyber Security student, who recently competed in the prestigious WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025. Well done both, for all your hard work, on reaching the Finals of the competition. 👏🎉

Many Congratulations to year 2 BSc (Hons) Networks & CyberSecurity student Rehan Joseph on Winning the Bronze Medal 🥉at the WorldSkills 2025 Network Infrastructure Technician competition (pictured below)

“Proud moment for us! After over six months of intense training, dedication, and unwavering commitment, our talented students Luke Redmore (Software Engineering) and Rehan Joseph (Networks and Cybersecurity) not only qualified but shone at the National Finals of the WorldSkills UK Network Infrastructure Technician Competition in 2025. Huge congratulations to Rehan for bringing home the bronze medal. Well done to both for representing us so brilliantly.” – Nitheesh Kaliyamurthy (Senior Lecturer)

Congratulations and well done also to our in-house academic experts Nitheesh Murugan Kaliyamurthy Munyaradzi murira for training and supporting Rehan and Luke and our other students who also competed.

WorldSkills UK runs nationwide skills competitions designed to develop and showcase excellence in technical and vocational training. These competitions help young people upskill to world‑class standards. Cymru / Wales hosted the finals for the first time, with more than 400 competitors from across the UK taking part, demonstrating high‑level skills across sectors such as digital technologies, engineering, aircraft maintenance, health and social care, and more.

The World Skills Finals represent the culmination of months of training, showcasing the UK’s top emerging talent. To watch an overview of the World Skills Finals, please click the video below:

Winners go on to represent the UK at global events such as the WorldSkills international competition in Shanghai and future ‘Skills Olympics.‘