Our Research

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In the School of Computing and Communications, we are committed to conducting world-class research with high impact.

Research Themes

  • Communication Systems

    We focus on the design, analysis and optimisation of future communication systems.

  • Data Science

    Data Science looks at new methods, algorithms and applications of transforming data in real-time and autonomously to meet real-world needs.

  • Digital Health

    We use digital technologies to take a proactive approach to health, with the aim of preventing illness and improving quality of life.

  • Distributed Systems

    Distributed systems are becoming increasingly complex, encompassing areas of technological innovation including cloud computing, multi-core architectures, the Internet of Things and mobile computing.

  • Interactive Systems

    We come together from different fields including computer science, vision, graphics, machine learning and engineering to develop advances in mobile, pervasive and interactive technologies.

  • Networking

    We have a diverse range of interests, from cutting-edge computer networking technologies to understanding new deployment context.

  • Pervasive Systems

    We investigate the design, development, deployment and evaluation of mobile and pervasive computing systems.

  • Security

    Our activities deliver ground-breaking research and postgraduate training through programmes as diverse as an MA in conflict, development and security and an MSc in cybersecurity.

  • Software Engineering

    Software Engineering (SE) has been a significant research theme at Lancaster since 1986. Our high-impact research spans the range from tool development to theoretical work and focuses on several SE themes.

Interdisciplinary Research Centres

  • Data Science Institute

    We aim to set the global standard for a truly interdisciplinary approach to contemporary data-driven research challenges.

  • Security Lancaster

    We deliver research and education that innovates and creatively challenges the way that individuals, organisations and societies secure and protect themselves.

  • Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Centre

    The role of robotic, autonomous and intelligent systems is coming to the fore of modern industry and technology, with deep-learning, drone delivery, driverless cars and more.

  • Institute for Social Futures

    The ISF improves thinking, visioning, analysis and data relating to futures. It combines high-quality social science and humanities research with computer, engineering and medical science.

Latest News

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Interactive games can boost online fraud awareness

A study by Lancaster University computing researchers found that a role-playing quiz game can boost adults’ awareness and safe behaviours against online shopping fraud, outperforming traditional quizzes and offering an engaging, practical learning experience.
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Computer Science academic’s paper wins best paper at flagship conference

A paper written by Dr Fabien Dufoulon was recently awarded “best paper” at the Symposium on the Principles of Distributed Computing (PODC).
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‘Starter packs’ have played a central role in Bluesky’s rapid growth – new study shows

‘Starter packs’—curated user lists that new users can follow with a single click—played a key role in helping Bluesky grow to over 30 million users, according to a new study.
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Lancaster research benefits from extension to European AI centre of excellence

The European Commission has announced the extension of ELSA (European Lighthouse on Secure and Safe AI) for an additional 12 months.
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Faculty of Science and Technology’s RCaD group hosts inaugural Research Fellowship Masterclass

The Faculty of Science and Technology’s Research Career Development Group (RCaD) held their first Research Fellowship Masterclass, featuring a range of engaging speakers for early-career researchers, and aimed to equip them with the skills to successfully apply and obtain research fellowships.
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Human-computer interactions should consider the impact of diversity

New research recommends human-computer interaction studies need to consider diversity even when it is not the topic of research, to avoid excluding some groups.

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