Digital Futures

Transforming our world

What We Do

More than 850 researchers across 30 disciplines

Understanding and driving digital transformation

Engaging with citizens, business and government

Providing thought leadership, shaping the future

Societal Challenges

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Health &
Care

Health and care has the potential to use data and digital technology to better predict and prevent illness and help individuals manage their own wellbeing.

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Cities &
Environment

Our cities and environment can be healthier and more sustainable as they become ever more connected through data and digital technology.

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Business &
Employment

Digital technology is changing the world of work, transforming business models, the experience of individuals and the future of work itself.

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Industry
4.0

New manufacturing processes and new sustainable materials are being developed to meet the needs of future supply chains.

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Citizens &
Government

The civic and political behaviour of individuals and the ways governments engage with citizens are being transformed by the internet and social media.

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Creative &
Heritage

Digital technology is creating new cultural experiences, changing the arts, the media, education and our communities.

Cross-Cutting Capabilities

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Data Science & AI

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Digital Trust & Security

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Human-Centred Design

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Social Media & Networks

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Internet of Things

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Policy & Innovation

Announcements

HealTAC 2019

The second healthcare text analytics conference - HealTAC 2019 - will be taking place in Cardiff on 24th & 25th April 2019.

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Collaborate to Innovate

Collaborate to Innovate, hosted by the University of Manchester, will showcase the benefits of academic-industry collaboration for furthering biomedical research, providing an informed insight into potential funding streams and highlighting opportunities to fulfil your innovation potential. The…

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CYBERUK 2019

CYBERUK 2019 is an opportunity for the whole cyber security community to meet, discuss business needs, review the changing threat landscape and clarify their responsibilities.

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Digital health technology catalyst round 4: collaborative R&D

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop new digital health solutions. Projects can use the services of the NICE DataLab to help with real world data.

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Call for proposals for DEAS Network Plus Manufacturing Projects 2019

The Digitally Enhanced Advanced Services (DEAS) Network Plus focuses on how a product or service is used rather than how they are produced. Increasingly, people and organisations are moving from…

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