GW4 AI and Data Science: Climate, Health, Migration and Society - 2025 event series
Tackling grand challenges, such as climate, health and social change, is a collective endeavour and will only be achieved through pooling our knowledge and resources. Research taking place in universities around the South West has the potential to create a seismic difference at this critical moment, with future success being underpinned by the rigorous exploration and application of data science and AI to the most pressing issues of our age.
Join us through this new series as we examine how climate, sustainability, health, migration and culture are transforming our society and how AI and data science solutions are enabling us to adapt to the effects of these changes.
Through the series, leaders in their respective fields will share their knowledge, learn from one another and identify fresh opportunities to work together to expand on the pioneering ways technology is and can be further employed in this quest. These events are designed to foster collaboration and networking across institutions, highlighting critical and innovative AI and data science research in the South West region.
The Alan Turing Liaison Managers from the GW4 universities – a consortium of research-intensive universities in the South West (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter) - are delighted to launch this new initiative. Each university will take turns hosting an event, featuring dynamic academic speakers from across institutions.
Open to post graduates, academics and researchers from across the region, don’t miss the opportunity to get involved in this new collaboration.
Please click on each dropdown below to find out more about each event.
AI, Culture and Migration: Wednesday 7 May, 12:30-18:00, University of Exeter
Link to register. Please register by Thursday 17 April.
In a rapidly evolving world, AI and Data Science is transforming how we understand and navigate culture and migration. This event is hosted by the Institute for Data Science and AI (IDSAI), University of Exeter, Jean Golding Institute, University of Bristol, University of Bath and Cardiff University. The event includes lunch and concludes with a drinks reception, providing an opportunity for further discussion and networking.
AI, Climate and Health: Monday 2 June, 12:30-18:00, University of Bristol (will also be part of Bristol Data Week)
This event will provide an insight into how AI has become an integral part of tackling climate and health solutions.
Co-hosted by the Jean Golding Institute (JGI), University of Bristol, Institute for Data Science and AI (IDSAI), University of Exeter and the University of Bath, this event will boast speakers across all three institutions who will delve into how AI intersects with their climate and health research.
Attendees will be given a free lunch to kick off the event!
This event will kick off the JGI's flagship event week - Bristol Data Week. Look out for more information in April 2025.
Creating Smart, resilient and sustainable cities through data science and AI: 19 June, 12:30-18:00, Cardiff University
Full details with agenda and speakers to follow.
AI, Climate, Adaptation and Net Zero: Monday 14 July, 12:30-18:00, University of Bath
It is beyond question that the climate crisis is upon us and our duty as environmental custodians of the planet has never been more pressing. Whether on land, sea or in the air, AI and data science are revolutionising our knowledge and environmental response for the benefit of society and the planet.
This event will include a series of thought-provoking talks on the latest research on topics related to AI in farming, atmospherics and coastal erosion; an industry-led panel discussion and a facilitated workshop on collaborative opportunities for future partnerships.
More details and booking link to follow.
Event organisers:
- Isabelle Halton, Turing Liaison Manager, University of Bristol
- Rebecca Megson-Smith, Turing Liaison / CAMERA Marketing and Network Coordinator, University of Bath
- Niki Price, Turing Liaison / Senior Bid Developer, Cardiff University
- Emma Roberts, Turing Liaison / Institute Manager, Institute of Data Science and AI, University of Exeter
NB: The Alan Turing Institute is the national institute for data science and AI. Each GW4 university is part of the Turing University Network; a network of 60+universities who all put a shared importance on AI and data science. Each university in the network has elected a Turing Liaison Manager to coordinate activities that connect the Turing to their respective university.
