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Lancaster University brings robots and polar science to life at major city event

Lancaster University researchers educated visitors at a major city event with hands-on demonstrations in robotics and polar science. Families explored how robots make decisions and learned about polar research through striking visuals and conversations with the scientists involved. The activities showcased the University’s commitment to making cutting-edge science accessible and inspiring for all ages.
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Lancaster University to create £2 million nuclear facility control room simulator

Lancaster University will strengthen its support for the UK’s clean energy goals and help enhance the country’s future nuclear safety and security with the creation of a new nuclear facility control room simulator.
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AISoc - First Meeting held in Sky Lounge

The first meeting of a new society took place in Infolab last week. About 40 attended the AISoc meeting and plans have been made for future meet ups. There has been great interest in the society ensuring this group will have an active presence on campus.
Data Science Prizes

Data Science Institute Prizes 2025 — Call for Nominations

The Data Science Institute (DSI) invites nominations for three prizes celebrating research excellence and inclusive impact across data science and AI. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds, and we will make adjustments for career breaks.
Professor Plamen Angelov

Professor of Computing appointed Visiting Expert for the European Space Agency’s Pi School

Professor Plamen Angelov, Chair in Intelligent Systems and founding Director of the Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous systems (LIRA) Centre, has been appointed Visiting Expert for the European Space Agency’s Pi School.

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2nd Dec

Connect, Collaborate, Conquer: A CEEDS & DSI ECR Symposium

Tuesday 2 December 2025, 9:30am to 1:00pm
3rd Dec

Unlocking Operation CRONOS: The Takedown of LockBit Ransomware - A Guest Lecture by Paul Foster

Wednesday 3 December 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
10th Dec

DSI Christmas Celebration - Prizes, Mince Pies and Bot or Not?

Wednesday 10 December 2025, 12:30pm to 2:00pm

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