Students at a computer. The scheme is aimed at getting students “research-ready”.
Undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds have an opportunity to spend this summer getting priceless hands-on experience in research in artificial intelligence (AI) at Swansea University’s computer science department.
The scheme is aimed at getting students “research-ready”. Content includes talks from experts, sessions in areas such as data science, and responsibility for completing a supervised research project with findings being presented at the end.
The scheme runs from 9 June until 1 August and includes accommodation on Swansea University’s Bay campus. Participants will also receive a stipend of about £400 per week, assuming a full 35 hour working week.
The scheme is run by the Computer Science department at Swansea University, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Google Deepmind and Hg Foundation.
It is aimed at UK undergraduate students in computer science or an AI-related field from any UK university who are from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Find out more – including eligibility criteria and key dates
Online webinar for potential applicants 26 February – register here
Apply for the scheme here - the deadline for applications is Friday 14 March
Participants will work at the Computational Foundry at Swansea University’s Bay Campus. This £32.5 million world-class facility is a beacon for research collaborations and innovation in computational and mathematical sciences, with state-of-the-art research facilities.
Areas of expertise at Swansea, which will feature in the programme, include:
- Human-centred and Human-in-the-loop AI
- Machine Learning and Optimisation
- AI security and privacy
- Artificial and biological cognition
- Computational intelligence
- Robotics
The scheme is co-led by Dr Rahat and Dr Venn-Wycherly at the Computer Science department. Dr Rahat said:
“This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates across the UK, from disadvantaged backgrounds, to get priceless experience in AI research.
In addition, successful applicants will become part of our thriving research, working alongside some of the greatest minds that the UK has to offer. Our community at Swansea is ambitious, consisting of motivated individuals.
We are optimistic about the future and hope to contribute to the betterment of the world. Most importantly, we value human characteristics such as humility, kindness, empathy, and passion, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We aim to enable our group members to reach their full potential irrespective of their background, which is why we are pleased to be working with the Royal Academy of Engineering, Google Deepmind and Hg Foundation on this scheme”.