The School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham is leading on a research proposal on Artificial Intelligence (AI), in response to a call by UKRI. The proposal targets the complex challenges for AI deployed and impacting organisations, citizens and consumers across sectors.
Following initial co-creation with partners over the last few months leading to the preparation of the initial proposal (summarised below) which has now passed the outline stage, we want to hear from and work with you to shape the final proposal, maximising its fit to the needs/wants of our local, regional, national and international partners. If you need further information or wish to discuss partnering with the TOLERANCE AI CDT, please contact Ben Coomber <ben.coomber@nottingham.ac.uk> in first instance .
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSAL
Our TOLERANCE proposal responds to the UKRI call ‘Centres for Doctoral Training in AI‘ that provides £117 million funding opportunity for 10 to 15 CDTs focusing on the applications and implications of AI.
Driven by the research and innovation needs of the industry, public sector, and third-sector partners, TOLERANCE will explore challenges from UK priority sectors, initially including (but not limited to) the creative industries, financial, health and well-being, and infrastructure development towards net zero (e.g., transportation, food), where public trust is crucial and responsible AI innovation will have direct impact on people’s lived-experience, jobs, well-being and more, providing social benefits across the UK, and improve business productivity.
TOLERANCE will be maintaining sector diversity of projects and external partners in each cohort to maximise opportunities for cross-sectorial synergies and impact.
We will train a new generation of AI thought leaders and professionals, equipping them to realise the potential of AI in strategic UK priority sectors, with the critical skills to explore, advocate for and advance the role of social, ethical and regulatory issues in AI development. Leveraging established links with external partners and gaining research and subject specific knowledge through a tailored programme of cross-disciplinary courses will enable our graduates to help realise societal and economic benefits for industry, academia and public policy, leading the way in the development and ethical adoption of safe, reliable and accessible AI technologies. TOLERANCE CDT will be a national beacon of excellence for doctoral training in the priority area of responsible and trustworthy AI