Research with impact
Based on our established excellence in discovery science and ambitions for our research, we have three areas where we aim to make a significant difference. These are our research missions, full of stories of how our extraordinary research advances knowledge, breaks barriers and unlocks innovation.
Supercharging AI through innovative data partnership
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way we automate tasks and make data-driven decisions. The success of AI, however, hinges massively on the quality of the data used to train its models.
Turning 30 million old photos into digital gold
A major supercomputing project is digitising one of the world's largest collections of aerial photos. Builders, the economy and even unsolved crimes could benefit.
Unlocking the power of data
Data is vital for shaping our future and driving progress across various fields. The Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative seeks to capitalise on big data to spur economic growth. By focusing on innovation, education, and skill development, we pave the way for a future optimized by data.
Discovering Europe’s long-forgotten oyster reefs
Europe’s seas were once home to vast oyster reefs. Could these vanished reefs be restored to revive their rich ecosystems and cultural significance?
AI that mimics human problem solving big advance – but comes…
OpenAI's latest AI models, known as "Strawberry" claim a significant leap in the reasoning capabilities of large language models. Whilst its release has generated excitement, it also raised critical questions about its novelty, efficacy and potential risks.
How we designed sign language for climate science
The climate crisis affects everyone. To tackle it, everyone needs to be able to talk about it. A team of deaf scientists and sign linguists are making important conversations about the future of the planet more accessible to the deaf community.
Astronomers can’t agree on how fast the universe is expanding
New approaches are aiming to break the mystery surrounding the expansion of the universe.
Creative approach aids progress in tackling bird flu
Experts are seeking to understand deadly viral infection through proactive development of poultry resistant to disease, and rigorous scientific analysis.
Rewiring how neurodiversity is taught in the classroom
As many as one in five children in the UK are neurodivergent, with the majority attending mainstream education. A major project is improving their experience in school.
Signs help deaf people engage with ocean conservation
Sign language experts are developing 100 new signs, from jellyfish to basking shark, to help deaf people contribute to the future of the oceans.
Guiding the use of AI towards cultural benefit
A consumer backlash to widespread application of AI in the creative industries shows why we need more judicious use of the technology to enrich our lives.