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

Submit your ideas for IT support for Research

The University of Manchester's Research IT Strategy and Change Management Board (RITSCMB) would like to invite ideas for proposals to support new systems and hardware, provided by IT Services and…

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SBRI Healthcare Programme New Competition

For SBRI Healthcare's new funding competition organisations are being invited to bid for funding to develop solutions to challenges in Cardiovascular Disease or Integrated Care and Social Care.

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CHC proposes new Code of Practice for data use

Connected Health Cities has proposed a new Code of Practice for the conduct of research using data held in CHC Trustworthy Research Environments, which might be undertaken by public or private…

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Developing age-friendly cities: Turning urban research into practice

MICRA and the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) are pleased to invite you to their one off event Developing age-friendly cities: Turning urban research into practice. This event will provide the opportunity for dialogue between researchers, policy makers, practitioners and older people…

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