Digital Futures Institute

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The Digital Futures Institute, based at Adastral Park, is a premier regional digital centre for applied research, development, consultancy, and training with a robust technology focus. It collaborates with regional partners and researchers from the University of Suffolk, encouraging students and entrepreneurs to harness digital technologies to address tangible world issues. By amalgamating the research and development (R&D) efforts of BT plc and university experts, the institute fosters digital transformation and open innovation in the East of England.

The high-tech facility at Adastral Park in Martlesham offers a dynamic research and development (R&D) environment for researchers, students, and entrepreneurs. The DigiTech Centre provides training, consultancy, postgraduate study opportunities, and leading-edge technology support and development.

To explore how digital technologies can craft new digital environments and tools for work, study, and leisure. It aims to enhance the delivery and security of regional commercial and public services through technology. To emerge as a world-leading research institute in the application of digital technologies, backed by cross-sectoral and multidisciplinary ICT partnerships. It aspires to deliver applied research, knowledge exchange, and innovation in digital futures, focusing on public services, policy, development, and an open education platform.

The Digital Futures Institute merges top-tier researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to envision the future of digital technology. The institute's community aims to improve services, focusing on three primary Technology Themes: Immersive Technologies, Connected Data Technologies, and Networking and Security Technologies.

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University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building
19 Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ