Data & AI Academy
Welcome to the Data & AI Academy for staff at the University of Southampton.

Partnership overview
Why does this partnership make sense for you?
At Multiverse, we are experts in the delivery of training and skills that develop careers as well as enable transformation across organisations. We are very pleased to be supporting you with your university-wide programme to increase digital, data and AI capability, a key goal for your Digital Strategic Plan.
Studying one of our apprenticeships will equip you with essential data and AI skills, enabling you to excel in your role, regardless of your current experience level. Our focus is on building practical skills and confidence that will enable you to thrive in an increasing digital, data and AI driven future.
We are supporting other leading universities like Cambridge and Manchester, as well as global companies such as Microsoft and Google, in the delivery of a range of apprenticeship programmes.
Why are these programmes important for you and for the University of Southampton?
Empowering Your People
Learn and grow with the most in-demand skills to future-proof your career and unlock new opportunities.
Building Digital, Data & AI Excellence
Help boost your organisation-wide digital, data, and AI capabilities so the University can operate at its highest potential.
Enhancing the University Experience
Drive greater efficiency and effectiveness to improve how students and staff experience every part of university life.

Jayesh Hirani describes his learning experience
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Find the right programme for you
What's in it for you?
Maximise your potential
- Maximise data’s power to drive change in your role. You’ll hone your skills in executing data-driven initiatives, enhancing data storytelling and making data-informed decisions.
- Future-proof your career by acquiring the business skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s job market.
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification that will boost your professional profile and credentials.
- Free up your bandwidth by using your new skills to save time and increase productivity by 50% - Learners are saving 4.5/hours a week on average
Our results
98%
of learners achieved a pass or above in their programs
£1bn+
in validated ROI
4.5 hours
average time saved by learners on our data programmes
Lee Chisman
Data Literacy Apprentice
The Multiverse solution

Technology and AI has radically transformed how the world works, creating the need for a new set of skills in the workplace. But, the current transition from education to work is both economically inefficient and socially unfair. We want to change that.
Multiverse is a new tech-first institution that combines work and learning to unlock economic opportunity for everyone. We deliver a new kind of apprenticeship by harnessing the best of human-centred coaching, technology and AI. It’s a new approach to learning that’s measured, applied, guided and equitable.
We find, train and support talented individuals, wherever they are in their career journey. We equip them with the in-demand AI, tech, software engineering and data skills to transform their careers, helping our customers close their most critical skill gaps.
Next steps

How it works
- If, based on the information provided above, you know which programme you’d like to apply for, please do so via this link(opens new window) (use company code 552633)
- If you’d like to attend a live session that’ll go into more detail on the programme, please register your interest here (opens new window)and we’ll be in touch!
University of Southampton Stakeholders
- Andrew Atherton, Vice-President International and Engagement
- Kieron Broadhead, Deputy Vice-President (Operations)
- Kelly Weber, Director - Digital Strategy Mobilisation
- Anne-Marie Millard, Senior Project Manager
Find out more
For more information about taking a skills-first approach to upskilling with Multiverse, reach out to Bertie (University of Southampton Account Director at Multiverse) albert.cherry@multiverse.io
You're in good hands
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22,000
Multiverse learners & alumni community
200
expert human Multiverse Coaches
Frequently asked questions
The dates you need to know:
- Applications Open: Monday, 28th July
- Application Deadline: Friday, 5th September
- Programme Start: October




