Partner with the National Edge AI Hub
Drive innovation, solve industry challenges
Sponsoring a PhD studentship at the National Edge AI Hub is your gateway to shaping the future of edge computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Collaborate with the UK’s premier research centre dedicated to overcoming the challenges of deploying AI across the Cloud-Edge-IoT continuum. By sponsoring a PhD candidate, your organisation can drive innovation in areas critical to industry, ensuring your technologies and solutions stay at the cutting edge. Our PhD programme pairs talented researchers with your organisation, creating a direct pathway for impactful innovation and the development of expertise tailored to your specific needs. By supporting a studentship, you invest not only in ground-breaking research but also in cultivating the next generation of experts equipped to address your industry’s most pressing challenges.
What makes the National Edge AI Hub unique?
The National Edge AI Hub is a beacon of excellence in AI and distributed systems research, funded by the UK government and globally recognised for its contributions to the Cloud-Edge-IoT continuum. As a sponsor, your organisation will benefit from the Hub’s extensive resources, pioneering research, and a thriving ecosystem of interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Access Top Talent: Collaborate with world-class researchers and PhD candidates mentored by leading experts in edge computing and AI.
- Customised Research Impact: Guide research that aligns with your strategic goals, ensuring relevance to your industry.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Leverage advanced infrastructure, including high-performance computing systems and real-world testbeds like the Newcastle Urban Observatory.
- Global Networking Opportunities: Connect with a vast network of industry partners, government bodies, and academic institutions to expand your influence.
Why sponsor a PhD Studentship?
- Advance Your R&D: Partner with top-tier researchers to tackle complex industry problems, from AI safety and resilience to optimising resource-constrained devices.
- Exclusive Knowledge Transfer: Gain early access to cutting-edge research and insights, positioning your organisation at the forefront of technological advancements.
- Boost Industry-Academic Collaboration: Strengthen your ties with academia while creating solutions with real-world applications.
- Enhance Your Talent Pipeline: Support and shape the development of future leaders in AI and edge computing, ensuring a steady stream of highly skilled professionals.
Research areas of high impact
Your sponsorship will empower research in transformative areas, such as:
- Distributed AI training in hybrid Cloud-Edge-IoT infrastructures
- Cybersecurity in the Cloud-Edge-IoT continuum
- AI model optimisation for resource-constrained devices
- Renewable energy-aware cloud datacentre management
- Fault management and secure federated learning at the edge
- Digital twins and zero-trust systems for enhanced reliability
Shape the future with us
The National Edge AI Hub is committed to delivering research with tangible societal and industrial impact. By sponsoring a PhD studentship, your organisation becomes a key partner in shaping innovations that define the future of AI and edge computing. Together, we can drive progress, build resilience, and create solutions that matter.
Contact us to explore how your organisation can benefit from sponsoring a PhD studentship at the National Edge AI Hub. Invest in research, inspire innovation, and lead the charge in edge AI advancements.