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, 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. Moreover, LSBU’s global reputation for reducing inequalities underscores our commitment to conducting research that not only advances knowledge but also promotes social equity and inclusion.
To achieve our 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.
We work collaboratively across all areas of LSBU, including research groups, staff and student networks. Provisional 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 (Director)
- Tasos Dagiuklas (Computer Science and Informatics)
- Valerio Ficcadenti (Finance, Economics, Accounting and Analytics)
- Tim Fransen (Tech Services)
- Sevan Harput (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
- Petero(p) Kalule (Law)
- Ozan Kamiloglu (Law)
- Elena Marchevska (Performing Arts)
- Lucia Otoyo (Computer Science and Informatics)
- Ioana Petkova (Architecture)
- Federico Rossi (Architecture)
- Rory Summerley (Games Design)
- Igea Troiani (Architecture)
- Chika Udeaja (Construction, Property and Surveying)
- Andy Ungar (Law)
Ways of (Machine) Seeing: towards a new visual literacy in AI
Project supported by Responsible AI (RAi UK) Skills Programme, in collaboration with UCL Institute of Education, Justice Matrix and The Photographers’ Gallery (2024-25). We aim to produce responsible AI learning resources that offer best practice for teacher training and curriculum development, introducing the necessary skills to address AI literacy in classroom settings.
The project team builds upon previous research carried out through a public engagement grant from The Alan Turing Institute entitled “Learning Experiments in Computer Vision and Visual Literacy” (2022-23).
We support work with research entities across LSBU and beyond, and share close affinity to the CSNI (Centre for the Study of the Networked Image) and SITHub (Smart Internet Technologies Hub) research groups at LSBU.
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
London R event, 14th of November 2024, organised by Valerio Ficcadenti from the Business School. Hosted by Jeremy Horne from Datacove.
LSBU Research & Innovation Festival, 19/20th November 2024.London Data Science Workshops, more information to follow.
Details on our research talks programme will follow in the new year.