Amazon's UK Education Impact by Numbers

£64bn

Invested Since 2014

14,000+

Educational Institutions Served

100,000

Students Reached Through Programs

£2M+

Education Grants Awarded

5,000+

Teachers Trained in Cloud Skills

50+

University Research Partnerships

Creating Value Across Education Sectors

Amazon's commitment to the UK extends deeply into education, creating lasting positive impact through skills development, research acceleration, digital learning innovation, and supporting educational institutions nationwide in their digital transformation journey.

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Skills Development & Training

Workforce Development

Amazon invests heavily in education and skills development across the UK, providing cloud computing training, digital skills programs, and career development opportunities for students, educators, and professionals transitioning into technology careers.

  • 5,000+ teachers trained in cloud computing skills
  • Over 100,000 students reached through AWS Academy
  • 3,000+ apprentices supported since 2019
  • £12m invested in education programmes since 2020
  • Career Choice programme funding 95% of education costs

100,000+

Students Reached Through AWS Programs

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Educational Institution Support

Digital Transformation

Over 14,000 educational institutions worldwide use AWS services, with significant growth in the UK. From primary schools to world-leading universities, institutions leverage AWS to modernize IT infrastructure, support online learning, and accelerate research outcomes.

  • 14,000+ educational institutions using AWS globally
  • Over 500 UK universities and colleges supported
  • Primary and secondary schools digital transformation
  • AWS Academy curriculum in 150+ UK institutions
  • Research computing grants and credits provided

500+

UK Educational Institutions Supported

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Research & Innovation

Academic Excellence

Amazon supports cutting-edge research across UK universities with cloud computing resources, research grants, and collaboration opportunities that accelerate scientific discovery and technological innovation in fields from medicine to artificial intelligence.

  • 50+ university research partnerships established
  • High-performance computing resources for research
  • AI and machine learning research collaboration
  • Climate science and sustainability research support
  • Medical research and genomics initiatives

50+

Research Partnerships Active

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Digital Learning Innovation

EdTech Development

Amazon supports the development of innovative educational technology solutions, from learning management systems to AI-powered educational tools that enhance teaching effectiveness and improve student learning outcomes.

  • EdTech startup incubation and support programs
  • Learning analytics and student success platforms
  • Accessibility technology development
  • Virtual and augmented reality learning tools
  • Adaptive learning algorithm research

£2M+

Education Technology Grants Awarded

Regional Education Impact Across the UK

Amazon's educational investments create ripple effects throughout the UK, supporting local institutions and communities from London's leading universities to regional colleges and schools across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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London

Amazon's largest UK education investment hub with partnerships across leading universities and colleges.

25+

University Partners

15,000+

Students Trained

100+

Research Projects

£500k

Research Grants 2023

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Scotland

Strong partnerships with Scottish universities driving innovation in research computing and digital skills.

8+

University Partners

5,000+

Students Trained

25+

Research Projects

£150k

Research Grants 2023

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Wales

Supporting Welsh educational institutions with cloud computing resources and digital skills training.

5+

University Partners

2,500+

Students Trained

15+

Research Projects

£100k

Research Grants 2023

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Northern Ireland

Investing in Northern Ireland's educational future through university partnerships and skills development.

3+

University Partners

1,500+

Students Trained

8+

Research Projects

£75k

Research Grants 2023

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Midlands & North

Supporting regional universities and colleges with cloud computing resources and research partnerships.

15+

University Partners

8,000+

Students Trained

40+

Research Projects

£300k

Research Grants 2023

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South & South West

Major education technology hub with significant university partnerships and student training programs.

20+

University Partners

12,000+

Students Trained

60+

Research Projects

£400k

Research Grants 2023

Education & Community Initiatives

Amazon's education programmes address society's biggest challenges through innovative partnerships and leveraging our scale for good across digital skills, STEM education, and educational accessibility.

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Amazon Future Engineer

Comprehensive STEM education programme supporting students and teachers with resources, training, and opportunities to inspire the next generation of computer scientists and engineers across the UK.

50,000+

Students Reached Through Future Engineer

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AWS Academy Program

Free curriculum designed to provide students with the skills needed to pursue industry-recognized certifications and in-demand cloud computing jobs, available in over 150 UK educational institutions.

150+

UK Institutions with AWS Academy

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Digital Skills Training

Comprehensive digital skills training programmes for educators, administrators, and students, building cloud computing literacy and preparing the workforce for digital economy careers.

25,000+

Individuals Trained in Digital Skills

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Research Computing Grants

Supporting groundbreaking research across UK universities with cloud computing credits and resources, enabling discoveries in fields from climate science to medical research.

£1M+

Research Computing Credits Awarded

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