Students consider impact of AI on future careers at Business Industry Day

More than 120 students across Suffolk came together with industry professionals for a special Business Industry Day at the University of Suffolk this week to consider AI in their future careers.

The annual Business Industry Day aims to help local Further Education and Higher Education students gain insights from the world of work, to help them connect their learning in the classroom with current industries, and utilise expertise from representatives in international, national and local firms.

This year, students from the University’s own undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were joined by students from seven FE providers from across Suffolk and Essex to hear from Tom Cole, HSBC Non-Human Identity Control Framework Owner whose work helps protect the bank and its customers from cyber risks. 

In addition, Accenture Managing Director, Shelby Flora. Dummett Copp’s UK and European Patent Attorney, Derek Holmes, and C-J Green, co-founder of CleverGoose also joined the students to share their expertise.

This year’s theme centred on AI in the workplace, exploring how the rapid expansion of AI is shaping jobs and career opportunities across a multitude of sectors, as well as how AI is being used day-to-day in the workplace, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and what AI means for graduates entering the workforce.

Claire Culley, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Management at the University of Suffolk, who organised the day, said: “The Business Industry Day is a fantastic opportunity for students across the county and region to gain real-world insights, ask questions and network with industry professionals who can help shape their future careers.

“The growth of AI presents a wealth of opportunities and challenges to students when they transition from education into the workplace, and a dedicated event to help them explore this with experts in their industries is just one of the ways we work to ensure our students and graduates can use AI responsibly.

“Our thanks go out to the speakers at today’s event and for all the schools, colleges and sixth forms who have taken part.”

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