Northumbria graduate entrepreneur takes the AI industry by storm
A Northumbria University graduate-turned-entrepreneur launches AI-based company and goes global in under twelve months.
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New research aims to develop AI-enabled solutions for obsolescence management
Researchers at Northumbria University, in partnership with Siemens Energy, aim to change the way obsolescence in gas turbine components is predicted and managed, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies.
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Research award to investigate how AI can be used to speed up development of new drugs
Major improvements could be made to the development and production of mRNA-based vaccines and medicines after a university and industry consortium received funding to investigate how AI and machine learning can speed up manufacturing processes.
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Innovative project receives £2.8 million to develop energy-efficient cooling solutions to combat extreme heat
In response to increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves in Pakistan, an international research initiative has been awarded £2.8 million by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop energy-efficient cooling technologies that could save lives and reduce environmental impact.
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EXPERT COMMENT: How AI can dramatically reduce the time it takes to make VAR offside calls in Premier League football matches
In this article originally written for The Conversation*, from Northumbria University, Shanfeng Hu, Assistant Professor, Computer and Information Sciences, and Mark Middling, Assistant Professor of Accounting, discuss the effect of AI on VAR offside calls in Premier League matches.
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Major funding awards announced for studies into lead poisoning and sonic innovation
Studies to improve the way we monitor and test for lead poisoning in children and communicate data through sound have been awarded more than £1.1 million through a new UKRI funding scheme announced today.
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Advisory public appointment for Law academic
Northumbria Law School academic Professor Marion Oswald MBE has been appointed by the Home Office to the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG), an advisory non-departmental public body.
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Use of AI in diabetes education achieves national recognition
The development of a new artificial intelligence-based tool that supports health professionals caring for people with diabetes has led to national recognition for a Northumbria University researcher and her team.
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AI experts explore the ethical use of video technology to support patients at risk of falls
Video-enabled glasses have the potential to support patients at risk of falls by allowing medical staff to monitor how they move around their homes and their community. However, privacy concerns are at the forefront of this new technology.
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Northumbria University recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
Northumbria University has been recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research for the second time, joining a select group of 21 universities in the UK. The university's research spans technical and human-centered aspects of cyber security, addressing virtual and physical risks in connected smart cities.
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Simulated learning using virtual reality recognised as example of best practice in nursing education
Northumbria University’s innovative use of virtual reality and simulation technologies in nursing education has been highlighted as an example of best practice in the UK.
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Digital civics projects putting people at heart of digital innovation
Northumbria University is hosting the Digital Civics Exchange, a series of events focusing on the role of people in artificial intelligence and digital technology. The event will also mark the launch of Northumbria University's 9 million AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Citizen-Centred AI.
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Solar physicist honoured by Royal Astronomical Society
Dr Andy Smith, a solar physicist at Northumbria University, has been honored by the Royal Astronomical Society for his work in using artificial intelligence to predict space weather. His models are used by the Met Office for space weather forecasts. Smith was awarded the Winton Award for his use of AI techniques to monitor and predict solar eruptions and their impact on Earth.
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Record funding boost enhances Northumbria’s global reputation for AI research and teaching
Northumbria University has been named as one of 12 Centres for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence as part of a major £117m funding announcement by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The centres, based at 16 universities, will train the next generation of AI researchers and innovators, benefitting the UK’s economy and society. Doctoral students will specialise in areas such as AI for r
