Digital/AI
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough’s digital sector is a significant contributor to the region’s economy with specific expertise in the development and commercial exploitation of Artificial Intelligence technology.
21,184 people employed in IT & Telecoms
source: 2020, Emsi
£486m invested in AI (between 2015-2019)
source: Tech Nation Report 2020
23% of employment in Cambridge is in IT & Telecoms
source: Tech Nation Report 2020
The opportunities for digital collaboration across sectors and applications is almost endless.
Cambridge Wireless produced a Digital Sector Strategy for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough in 2019. This explores the interrelation between technologies and their applications across multiple sectors.
"Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is well-positioned to be a global powerhouse in technology development and adoption. The region’s unique portfolio of assets includes world-class academic institutions, a highly qualified pool of talent, a hub of multinational R&D centres and excellent facilities and support for networking. The opportunities for collaborating with Fenland’s agricultural firms and Peterborough’s manufacturing businesses are substantial."
Digital Sector Strategy Cambridge WirelessCambridgeshire & Peterborough are home to tech multinationals such as:
Local job vacancies
Are you interested in digital and AI careers?
Looking to work in life sciences? Here are a few of the pathways you can follow to start a career in life sciences:
JOB ROLES
Look into some of the job roles in Digital and AI.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Find out more information about how to become an apprentice and start your journey into a career in Digital and AI.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Start your career path in Digital and AI by embarking on a higher education course through one of the providers located in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to develop your knowledge and practical skills in this field.
ARU:
Computer Science: Learn in ARU's coding and Cisco labs and computer suites, building a portfolio of projects based on real-life scenarios.
Data Science: Study in state-of-the-art facilities and gain the theory, practical skills and work experience needed for a rewarding career.
University of Cambridge:
Undergraduate study: Computer Science
Postgraduate study: Computer Science and Technology; MSt in AI Ethics and Society; MPhil in Advanced Computer Science
University of Peterborough:
Local apprenticeships
Courses in Digital and AI
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