Abstract
By connecting the University of Cambridge’s world-leading research with real-world challenges ranging from local government to global sustainable development, ai@cam is demonstrating how universities can drive a new wave of AI innovation that delivers public benefit.
In its second year, the programme engaged over 3,000 people across all six Schools, brought together researchers from 58 departments and established Cambridge as a trusted voice in national AI policy.
Executive Summary
ai@cam is the University of Cambridge’s mission to ensure AI serves science, citizens, and society. In its second year, the initiative has expanded its reach across the University and beyond, advancing interdisciplinary research, training over 1,500 researchers, shaping national policy, and building global partnerships that translate AI innovation into real-world benefit.
Key Achievements 2024–25
- Engaged over 3,000 people across six Schools of the University
- Launched seven interdisciplinary projects through the AI-deas incubator
- Trained more than 1,500 researchers in AI methods
- Supported 45 projects on the Dawn supercomputer
- Published five policy briefs and engaged nine government departments
- Expanded global impact via the International Computation and AI Network and the European ELIAS Alliance
Looking forward
Our priorities for the coming year will include:
- Scaling our challenge-led research incubator to create a sprint-based innovation programme
- Bridging research and real-world implementation with the launch of our AI Observatory
- Shaping the national AI agenda with our new policy briefing series and Local Government AI Innovation Programme
- Creating a broader conversation about AI with a structured public dialogue programme
- Supporting the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs in AI for science
- Progressing a long-term vision for AI at Cambridge
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