News from 2021

New module for students to gain programming knowledge

Launch of new Learn module providing industry relevant skills - Computer Skills Builder

New º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research will use Artificial Intelligence to help reduce maternal harm amongst mothers from black ethnic groups

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are to develop a machine learning system capable of identifying factors that contribute to harm during pregnancy and birth for mothers from black ethnic groups.

Roger Knott

We are very sad to inform you that Dr Roger Knott, a member of staff who was based in the Department of Computer Science, has died.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to lead project aimed at enabling independent AI systems to learn from each other

A new international project seeks to create advanced AI programmes that will enable machines to learn progressively over a lifetime and share those experiences with each other.

New AI system predicts building energy rates in less than a second

Computer scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have teamed up with multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Cundall, to create an artificial intelligence system that can predict building emissions rates (BER) – an important value used to calculate building energy performance – of non-domestic buildings.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s new £1m high-performance computer will transform research

A new £1.1m high-performance computer, named after the English mathematician Ada Lovelace, has been officially unveiled at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ excels in Research England’s first Knowledge Exchange Framework

The significant contribution º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ makes to the regional economy and society has been highlighted by Research England’s first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), released today (Wednesday 31 March).

New AI tool, developed by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experts, 85% accurate for recognising and classifying wind turbine blade defects

Demand for wind power has grown, and with it the need to inspect turbine blades and identify defects that may impact operation efficiency.

Distinguished º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Alumnus to give careers Q&A

One of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s most successful graduates, Dipesh Patel, will be sharing his career insights and work in leadership, tech, AI and internet of things in this one-off online Careers Q&A which is open to all students and staff to attend on Thursday 25 February, 5.00pm-5.45pm.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ podcast

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has officially launched ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.