Liverpool John Moores University partners with Multiverse on AI Academy drive
New program enrolls 134 staff as the UK university targets administrative efficiencies and a more consistent approach to responsible AI.
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has launched an AI Academy for 134 staff in partnership with upskilling platform Multiverse, as it seeks to reduce administrative workload and redirect time toward teaching, research, and student support.
The program brings together academics and professional services staff from across the institution. LJMU says the initiative is designed to build AI capability at scale, strengthen data handling, improve financial resilience, and create a consistent, university-wide approach to responsible AI use.
Institution-wide AI training
Staff enrolled in the academy will undertake a series of Multiverse programs, starting with Level 3 AI-Powered Productivity. The course focuses on the practical use of generative AI tools in daily workflows, including platforms such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Gemini.
Further training includes AI for Business Value and AI and Machine Learning Fellowship programs, which aim to support process redesign and data-driven decision-making. A Level 5 AI Strategy and Leadership pathway is intended to help teams guide AI implementation across the organization.
By embedding AI tools into routine tasks, LJMU projects that staff could save an average of 4.5 hours per week. The time savings are expected to come from automating reporting, streamlining document preparation, improving triage processes, and reducing manual note-taking.
The university states that the recovered time can be redirected toward higher-value activities, including student engagement, research, teaching delivery, and academic writing.
Refocusing time on students
Professor Mark Power, Vice-Chancellor at LJMU, says the partnership is central to the university’s wider AI strategy: “Our partnership with Multiverse is the key to building confidence in our staff and refocusing time and resources on what matters most – our students.
“Our priority is delivering outstanding teaching and learning to support our students in achieving their ambitions and aspirations. Every one of our staff is crucial to that aim and it’s important that we can realise the benefits of AI across the institution. I look forward to seeing how our AI pioneers progress and apply their knowledge during the course of this programme.”
Gary Eimerman, Chief Learning Officer at Multiverse, says the collaboration reflects a focus on workforce readiness: “We’re proud to be partnering with an institution that is placing people and resources at the centre of its approach to AI. Liverpool John Moores University plays a crucial role in supporting students, staff and communities across the city and we’re excited to help teams to develop the skills and confidence that enable them to work more efficiently.”
AI capability as operational strategy
Multiverse delivers on-the-job training in AI, data, and digital skills, and reports that it has trained more than 20,000 apprentices since 2016. The company works with organizations across sectors to embed technology skills at scale.
For universities, the focus is shifting from experimentation with AI tools to structured, institution-wide implementation. LJMU’s decision to train staff across academic and professional services roles signals that AI adoption is no longer confined to innovation teams. Instead, it is being positioned as core operational infrastructure.
As institutions face financial pressure, rising student expectations, and increasing administrative complexity, reclaiming staff time through automation is becoming part of broader resilience strategies. The scale of LJMU’s academy suggests a move toward coordinated AI deployment rather than isolated pilots.
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