Oxford to lead major new project to help establish trust in artificial intelligence
The Department of Computer Science will lead the EPSRC-funded project entitled ‘ReEnTrust: Rebuilding and Enhancing Trust in Algorithms’, while researchers from the Faculty of Law will play a key role in a related project to make future artificial intelligence systems more transparent and accountable.
Read moreDr Holly Reeve appointed MPLS BSA Media Fellow
Read moreWinners announced at inaugural Vice-Chancellor's Diversity Awards
The first ever Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity Awards were held at Oxford University on 8 May.
Read moreProfessor Nicole Grobert appointed to European Commission's Group of Chief Scientific Advisors
Read moreAwards and grants for MPLS researchers
Two MPLS academics have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, with a number of other academics receiving awards and significant grants.
Read moreSpin-out company SugaROx to produce and market novel crop stimulant
Researchers in the Department of Chemistry have developed a crop stimulant that increases yields by 20%.
Read moreSuccess for MPLS staff in Oxford University Student Union teaching awards
Read moreMPLS Division to collaborate on new Internet of Things project
MPLS is leading Oxford University’s input into the PITCH-In project, which is being led by the University of Sheffield in partnership with the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Newcastle, and industrial and health sector partners. The aim is to drive forward collaboration concerned with the Internet of Things.
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What's new
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SCIENCE BLOG: ‘Simplicity bias’ in science
15 May 2018
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Dr Holly Reeve appointed MPLS BSA Media Fellow
15 May 2018
The Inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Innovation Awards: Nominations Open! Deadline 2pm Tuesday 29 May
There are four award categories: Team Work; Building Capacity; Inspiring Leadership; and Early Career. Winners of each category will have a short video made about their project. The overall winner, chosen by the Vice-Chancellor, will receive £2,000.
Find out more here
Upcoming events
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Medical device innovation: The precarious line between success and failure
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 9am to 12pm
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