Digital x Data Research Centre
Digital x Data is a new interdisciplinary university-wide research centre addressing local, national, and global opportunities and challenges related to digitalization and datafication, with a focus on the latest advancements in AI and data science.
As new topics for research emerge, we believe that new methods and conceptions are required to take account of changes, and to address future opportunities and societal challenges. In other words, we aim to harness the transformative potential of AI without losing sight of consequences, broadly related to fundamental ideas of responsibility, explainability, and sustainability. LSBU’s global reputation for reducing inequalities further underscores our commitment to conducting research that not only advances knowledge but also promotes social justice and equity.
In pursuit of these aims, we believe that an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach is necessary, drawing from science and technology as well as the arts and humanities, underpinned by LSBU’s strength across diverse fields of application and subject domains. Furthermore, we combine an applied and practical approach with sustainable partnerships and exchanges between academia, industry and the public sector. This not only fosters innovation but also ensures that our research has a tangible, real-world impact and clear and transformative sense of purpose.
Our focus includes AI and data literacy, creative computing, architecture and representation, law and digitisation, edge computing and 5G networks, business and machine learning, EDI in tech entrepreneurship, and more. Examples of current projects can be found here.
We work collaboratively across all areas of LSBU, including research groups, staff and student networks. Initial members are:
| Zulfikar Adamu (Construction, Property and Surveying) |
| Safia Barikzai (Computer Science and Informatics) |
| Georgina Bartlett (Psychology) |
| Matthew Bond (Social Sciences) |
| Oswaldo Cadenas (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) |
| Geoff Cox (Art and Computational Culture, DxD Director) |
| Danny Clegg (Applied and Community Health) |
| Tasos Dagiuklas (Computer Science and Informatics) |
| Valerio Ficcadenti (Finance, Economics, Accounting and Analytics, Business) |
| Tim Fransen (Tech Services) |
| Sevan Harput (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) |
| Petero(p) Kalule (Law) |
| Ozan Kamiloglu (Law) |
| Kasra Kassai (Digital Analytics, Business) |
| Elena Marchevska (Performing Arts) |
| Lucia Otoyo (Computer Science and Informatics) |
| Ioana Petkova (Architecture) |
| Federico Rossi (Architecture) |
| Rory Summerley (Games Design) |
| Daniel Wing Hang Tang (Architecture) |
| Igea Troiani (Architecture) |
| Chika Udeaja (Construction, Property and Surveying) |
| Andy Ungar (Law) |
| * Staff profiles can be found here. |
We support work with research entities across LSBU and beyond, and work closely with the CSNI (Centre for the Study of the Networked Image) and SITHub (Smart Internet Technologies Hub) research groups.
Amongst others, partners are Responsible AI (RAi UK), UCL Institute of Education, The Photographers’ Gallery, King's College London, Roma Tre University, Sapienza University of Rome, SOAS University of London, Socio-Legal Studies Association, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal, University of South Wales.
We welcome new collaborations.
XR Studio
The XR Studio is a digital creation and research facility that uses cutting-edge technology to support academic research and creative businesses in prototyping and designing new immersive and interactive products and processes. Located at LSBU’s Southwark Campus at The Hub building, the XR Studio is equipped with the latest technology suited for Virtual Production, 3D modelling, VR / AR / XR experience prototyping, Motion Capture technology and high-spec computers equipped with game engines and creative development software for making new and exciting work using creative technology.
Currently, the studio is being used by creative businesses as part of the Business Innovation & Growth (BIG) South London programme, which works to boost business growth in South London with a range of support programmes, industry networks, funding, and workspaces.
Studio Manager: Kristina Pulejkova
Upcoming and archived events:
| 02 April 2025 | Günseli Yalcinkaya, presentation as part of the CSNI guest speaker series at Borough Road Gallery. More details soon. |
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| 05 March 2025 | Kristina Pulejkova, presentation and intro to XR Studio at LSBU Hub. More details soon. Elena Marchevska, Inaugural Professorial lecture at LSBU Hub. More details here. |
| 20 February 2025 | Doublethinking AI, panel discussion with Ramon Amaro, Maya Indira Ganesh and Kerry McInerney, at Whitechapel Gallery. More details soon. |
| 05 February 2025 | Zaiba Jabbar, presentation as part of the CSNI guest speaker series at Borough Road Gallery. More details here. |
| 20 November 2024 | LSBU Research & Innovation Festival, including launch of the five new interdisciplinary University Research Centres. |
| 14 November 2024 | London R event, organised by Valerio Ficcadenti from the Business School, and hosted by Jeremy Horne from Datacove. |