University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) has launched a dedicated data academy in partnership with UK tech training provider Multiverse, designed to upskill staff in clinical, administrative, and operational roles.
The initiative is designed to strengthen the trust’s ability to use data effectively across departments and maximise returns on its digital investments. Programmes offered through the academy include Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships in data and business transformation, as well as Multiverse’s advanced data fellowship programme, which is equivalent to a degree.
Funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, the academy supports a broader drive within the NHS to build internal digital capacity and reduce reliance on external data expertise.
Multiverse has recently rolled out similar data training programmes for other public sector bodies, including Sheffield City Council, Essex County Council, and the London Borough of Hillingdon, as part of a broader trend of UK institutions investing in workforce data literacy.
The UHN project highlights growing demand for integrated, in-house data skills in healthcare environments, where frontline teams increasingly require real-time insight to support clinical decisions and improve operational efficiency.
