Our Research

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

Our research is recognised for its exceptional quality and international reputation.

We blend a range of traditional research fields with a focus on achieving impact. In 2025, we received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education to recognise the impact of our work, which spans a wide range of computing disciplines, from data and human-computer interaction to cybersecurity and AI. Our funders include UK Research and Innovation, the EU, and a range of national and international charities and companies.

Research 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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Lancaster University receives nation’s highest education honour

Lancaster University has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for its pioneering work that is helping to drive a global transformation in digital literacy.
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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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