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Oxford researchers awarded ARIA funding to develop safety-first AI

Researchers from the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering Science are leading two major projects as part of the UK Government’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Safeguarded AI programme.

Schmidt Faculty Fellowship Programme opens for applications

The inaugural Schmidt Faculty Fellowship Programme has officially launched and is now accepting applications.

New AI-powered tool could enhance forensic investigations of traumatic brain injuries

A study led by researchers from the Department of Engineering Science has developed an advanced physics-based AI-driven tool to aid traumatic brain injury (TBI) investigations in forensics and law enforcement.

New study shows how AI can help prepare the world for the next pandemic

In a perspective paper published in Nature, scientists across Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe outline for the first time how Artificial Intelligence can transform the landscape of infectious disease research and improve pandemic preparedness.

Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt appointed to the UK Government’s Council for Science and Technology

Professor Shadbolt from the Department of Computer Science will join seven other new members who will advise on strategic science and technology policy issues that cut across the responsibilities of individual government departments.

Oxford University expands AI fellowship programme to support researchers in Africa and India

The University of Oxford is set to broaden its AI in Science Fellowship Programme through a new initiative supporting early career faculty at African and Indian universities.

Oxford University to lead AI security research through new national laboratory partnership

The University of Oxford, in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute and UK Government, will play a lead role in the newly announced Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR). The £8.22 million government-funded initiative marks a significant step forward in strengthening Britain's cyber resilience.

EPSRC announces £22 million investment for seven projects to kick start economic growth and address regional needs

Nuclear robotics and artificial intelligence cluster will link Cumbria and Oxfordshire to accelerate the decommissioning of the country’s nuclear legacy and remove people from harm.

Oxford Establishes Ashall Professorship in Artificial Intelligence Following Ashall Donation

Leading AI researcher Professor Michael Wooldridge appointed as first Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence at Oxford, following an endowment to secure the pioneering role.

New UKRI-funded network to bolster UK’s cyber security research ecosystem

A new network led by the Department of Computer Science aims to protect cyber security in the UK and beyond, realise the benefits of emerging technologies, and better prepare society against future cyber threats.

New, ARIA-backed project aims to unlock radically cheaper AI hardware

The University of Oxford is to share in a £50 million award from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA), to advance research that could unlock artificial intelligence (AI) hardware at a thousandth of the cost.

Intelligence Community Awards Support Oxford Security Research

Dr Christian Schroeder de Witt (Department of Engineering Science) and Dr Simon Birnbach (Department of Computer Science) have been awarded UK Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme to tackle emerging security challenges.

University of Oxford to lead two projects from new UKRI interdisciplinary scheme

The University of Oxford is to share in £32.4m funding from the first round of UKRI’s new cross research council responsive mode (CRCRM) pilot scheme. The scheme is designed to stimulate exciting new interdisciplinary research.

New ‘game-changing’ discovery for light-driven artificial intelligence

Researchers from the Department of Materials, along with collaborators from Muenster, Heidelberg, and Ghent show that replacing lasers with less complex light sources can surprisingly boost performance in some optical applications, such as light-driven AI technologies.

University spin-out Oxford Semantic Technologies acquired by Samsung Electronics

Oxford Semantic Technologies, established in 2017 by three Department of Computer Science professors — Ian Horrocks, Boris Motik and Bernardo Cuenca Grau, sees its RDFox technology incorporated into Samsung AI consumer devices.

Major research into ‘hallucinating’ generative models advances reliability of artificial intelligence

Researchers from the Department of Computer Science have made a significant advance towards ensuring that information produced by generative artificial intelligence (AI) is robust and reliable.

World leaders still need to wake up to AI risks, say leading experts ahead of AI Safety Summit

Leading AI scientists, including researchers from the University of Oxford, are calling for stronger action on AI risks from world leaders, warning that progress has been insufficient since the first AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park six months ago.

New cohort of 15 Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowships join MPLS

In October 2022 the University of Oxford became one of nine leading research universities around the world selected to deliver the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship programme. Ten Fellows were recruited to Oxford in 2023 and this year a further 15 Fellows are joining them.

Can we truly align AI with human values?

A Q&A with Brian Christian, an acclaimed American author and researcher who explores the human and societal implications of computer science. Brian talks about the latest chapter of his career journey: starting a DPhil (PhD) at the University of Oxford to grapple with the challenge of designing AI programs that truly align with human values.

AI ethics are ignoring children, say Oxford researchers

Researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures (EWADA) and Department of Computer Science have called for a more considered approach when embedding ethical principles in the development and governance of AI for children.

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