<p>👉 Discover how Cambridge Spark helps organisations build the data and AI capabilities needed to turn strategy into measurable impact: <a href="https://cambridgespark.com/" target="_blank">cambridgespark.com</a></p> <p>On this week's episode of Data &amp; AI Mastery, Mark Bramwell, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Oxford Said Business School, joins Dr Raoul-Gabriel Urma to share how one of the world's oldest universities is navigating one of its biggest challenges: deploying AI across a complex, multi-persona institution while simultaneously preparing students for an AI-driven workforce.</p> <p>Mark unpacks Oxford's deliberate portfolio approach to AI tools, why they moved from per-user licensing to consumption-based models, and how they are measuring real business outcomes rather than treating AI as something categorically different from the rest of the tech stack.</p> <p>From a faculty-led AI digital avatar teaching courses in any language, 24/7, to an AI assistant enhancing the MBA student experience, this conversation is grounded in genuine implementation rather than theory.</p> <p>If you lead a complex organisation grappling with AI adoption, governance, and change management at scale, this episode is essential listening.</p> <p>Follow Data and AI Mastery on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube so you never miss an episode.</p> <p><b>Chapter Markers</b></p> <p>(00:00) - Opening Insight: Treating AI Like Any Other Tool</p> <p>(04:02) - Driving Innovation in a Centuries-Old Institution</p> <p>(05:24) - Oxford's AI Strategy: The Portfolio Approach</p> <p>(09:52) - Risks and Lessons Learned from the Consumption Model</p> <p>(12:03) - Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce</p> <p>(17:44) - Governing AI Adoption at Scale</p> <p>(22:58) - Change Adoption and Getting Everyone on the Journey</p> <p>(25:51) - The Future of AI in Higher Education</p> <p>(27:44) - Rapid-Fire Personal Questions</p> <p>(30:06) - Raoul's Key Takeaways</p> <p><b>Useful Links</b></p> <p>Connect with Mark Bramwell on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bramwell-fbcs-308b4913/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bramwell-fbcs-308b4913/</a></p> <p>Follow Raoul for more AI insights on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoulurma/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoulurma/</a></p> <p>Explore Cambridge Spark’s AI upskilling programmes at <a href="https://www.cambridgespark.com" target="_blank">https://www.cambridgespark.com</a></p>