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  1. Clever - Student MFA: A Realistic Path Forward

    UK schools face a unique challenge: MFA mandates from CyberEssentials and NCSC amidst mobile bans and younger learners who struggle to type their password. But securing student identities doesn't have to mean choosing between safety and learning. You'll get clarity on what IASME, the NCSC, and the DfE 2030 standards mean for your classrooms — and a real-world picture of deviceless student MFA in action, across Google, Microsoft, and every age group. Join this session to learn how one school implemented deviceless MFA for students and how you can chart a realistic path to secure authentication.
     
    WATCH TUESDAY 26th May @ 2PM
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    If you have any questions you'd like to ask Clever, and may not be able to post live, then please feel free to post them below and we'll ask them for you at the end of the talk.
     
    Learn more about Clever at https://www.clever.com/
     
     

  2. Google - Getting Geeky with Google Automations: Gemini, Workspace Studio and Apps Script

    While many see AI as a simple chatbot, for the "EduGeek," it is a sophisticated engine for automation and system integration. This session moves past basic prompts and dives into the technical architecture of Google Gemini, focusing on how to transform it into a specialised tool for educational IT and administration.
    We will explore how to leverage Gemini’s deep reasoning and coding capabilities to solve "impossible" tasks in minutes. This technical walkthrough will cover:

    Bespoke Apps Script & Automation: Learn how to use Gemini to write, debug, and deploy Google Apps Script code that bridges the gap between Workspace apps—automating everything from complex sheet reporting to custom Gmail workflows.

    Gemini Workspace Studio: A look at integrating AI directly into your production environment to streamline document processing and data synthesis.

    Building Custom Gems: How to architect specialised "Gems" (custom versions of Gemini) with specific system instructions and knowledge bases to act as 24/7 technical assistants or curriculum specialists.

    Deep Research & Multimodal Analysis: Using Gemini’s massive context window to perform "needle-in-a-haystack" searches across entire technical libraries, long-form video logs, or massive datasets without losing nuance.

    We will focus on the logic, the code, and the "geeky" workflows that allow you to automate the mundane and focus on the innovative.
     
    WATCH TUESDAY 2nd June @ 2PM
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    If you have any questions you'd like to ask Google Education and may not be able to post live, then please feel free to post them below and we'll ask them for you at the end of the talk.
     
     
    Google Edu: https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_uk/
     
     
     
     

  3. Smoothwall: Proof of Work - Tom's Insights from the Frontlines of Digital Safety

    Over the past twelve months, Tom Newton has been very active (and not just on EduGeek - around 250 posts since the last EDIT, for those counting). For some reason he’s been allowed in the room for some of the most important conversations happening in UK online safety:
     
     
    Working alongside the DfE as it clarified new filtering standards Attending the IWF's annual report launch Collaborating with the UK Safer Internet Centre And helping ADAMnetworks to uncover a DNS vulnerability that the wider security community is only just starting to talk about…
    Consider this session your debrief. Tom will walk through the four most significant things he's learned this year and what they mean for the IT professionals responsible for implementing everything that gets decided in those rooms.

    What’s on the agenda:

    Department for Education: Two new clarifications on filtering and how they may impact your future choices
    IWF:  The latest annual report — including the sobering story of one of the victims behind the data, and a valuable service Tom thinks all schools should know about. 
    UK Safer Internet Centre: Its latest research on how young people are using AI and what it suggests about what schools are — and aren't — seeing on their networks. 
    Underminr: A major DNS blind spot recently uncovered by ADAMnetworks that Tom predicts will generate the most interesting conversation of the session.

    Turns out he does do some actual work - who knew?
    Be sure to attend so we can confirm to his employer he’s not just having them on. 
     
     
    WATCH TUESDAY 09th June @ 2PM
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    If you have any questions you'd like to ask Smoothwall, and may not be able to post live, then please feel free to post them below and we'll ask them for you at the end of the talk.
     
    Learn more about Smoothwall at https://smoothwall.com/
     
     

  4. We Trade Tech - Roll Into Greener IT Recycling

    In this session, We Trade Tech will explain how we make IT and electrical recycling easier, greener and more convenient. We already support over 2,000 customers nationwide, including schools, colleges, IT providers and businesses, with a free recycling service designed to remove the hassle from managing redundant equipment.
     
    We’ll also demonstrate how our free IT recycling cages help keep unwanted equipment safely stored on-site, including items that require careful handling such as batteries, toners and cabling. We’ll explain how this supports WEEE and health & safety compliance, while also providing free collections for larger, bulkier items such as smart boards, TVs and MFPs — helping organisations free up valuable storage space.
    Attendees will be given a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to e-waste after collection — from secure data handling and equipment assessment through to refurbishment, reuse, recycling and ethical disposal through approved channels.
     
    We’ll also introduce our multi-site management portal, where customers can book and track collections, manage multiple locations and delegates, and access digital compliance documentation after each collection.
    We Trade Tech helps organisations take a smarter, greener approach to IT recycling — making it easier to clear space, stay compliant and recycle responsibly.
     
    WATCH THURSDAY 28th May @ 2PM
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    If you have any questions you'd like to ask We Trade Tech and may not be able to post live, then please feel free to post them below and we'll ask them for you at the end of the talk.
     
    https://www.wetradetech.com/

  5. National Cyber Security Centre: Cyber Threats and Cyber Tools

    DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES AS NCSC WE HAVE HAD TO POSTPONE THIS WEBINAR.
    WE HOPE TO HAVE A NEW DATE SOON.
     

     
    THIS WEBINAR IS LIVE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED
     
     
    In this session the National Cyber Security Centre will provide an overview of the current cyber threat landscape and practical steps organisations can take to strengthen their resilience. It will highlight key trends, and introduce a range of free and accessible tools and frameworks designed to help organisations improve their cyber security posture.
     
     
    POSTPONED
     
    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
     
     
    If you have any questions you'd like to ask the National Cyber Security Centre and may not be able to post live, then please feel free to post them below and we'll ask them for you at the end of the talk.
     
    Find out more about the NCSC at: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/all-topics/education
     
     
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