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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 1d

⏳ Just a few days left to apply for our new AI-deas Sprint Programme!

Do you have an #AI idea that could have real-world impact?We’re offering @cam.ac.uk researchers the chance to get up to £25k to bring bold concepts to life.

📅 Apply by Friday 10 October!
www.ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/ai-dea...

AI-deas Sprint Programme Call

The AI-deas sprint programme is focused on supporting pioneering and innovative projects to develop breakthrough prototypes that will make a positive impact on society.

www.ai.cam.ac.uk

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 2d

Join the ai@cam team!

Want to help shape the future of #AI at Cambridge? There are just a few days left to apply for our Programme Manager role!

📆 Apply by Thursday 9 October
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/aicam-programme-manager-temporary-cover-xn47354

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 6d

How can we harness #AI for good?

Our Chair of ai@cam, @lawrennd.bsky.social, joined A Question of Science to unpack the role and capabilities of artificial intelligence and what this means for society.

Listen here 🎧 ➡️ www.lnk.to/AQOSAIPA

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 7d

Want to help shape the future of #AI at Cambridge?

Join the ai@cam team! We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to help deliver our expanding portfolio of initiatives. 🚀

📅 Apply by 9 October ➡️ www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/aicam-p...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 12d

📢 Calling all local council staff & @cam.ac.uk #AI researchers!

Join our new #AI in Local Government Fair to hear directly from councils about their toughest challenges and explore together how AI can strengthen #publicservices.

📅 Monday 24 November
➡️ Apply now: ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/ai-in-...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 15d

Referrals to children’s #MentalHealth services have almost doubled since #COVID, but support often comes too late.

To change this, Dr Anna Moore is developing #AI-supported pathways to spot needs earlier and guide timely intervention.

Read more on the blog ⬇️
www.ai.cam.ac.uk/blog/from-pr...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 20d

🚀 Do you have an #AI idea that could have real-world impact? 🚀

We’re offering @cam.ac.uk researchers the chance to get up to £25k + 6 months’ support to bring bold concepts to life through our new AI-deas Sprint Programme.

📅 Deadline: 10 Oct
www.ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/ai-dea...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 27d

Just days to go until #CambridgeTechWeek!

Our ai@cam Director, Jessica Montgomery, joins leaders to discuss “The Cambridge AI Ecosystem,” exploring how Cambridge’s strengths in research and innovation are shaping the future of responsible #AI.

Find out more ➡️ cambridgetechweek.co.uk/the-week.html

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Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy @mctd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our Executive Director @ginasue.bsky.social is on this year's longlist of the most influential women in UK tech!🏅🤩 🎉

Congratulations to Gina and the other brilliant women on the list who are working to ensure tech works for people, society, and the planet!

➡️ www.computerweekly.com/news/3666301...

computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · Sep 6

In Computer Weekly’s search for this year’s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2025....
👉 [read]

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Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy @mctd.bsky.social · Sep 4

NEW REPORT 🚨 BSL is Not for Sale

Sign Language AI systems are being rolled out across the UK's public services without proper consultation with Deaf communities❗

➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/bsl-not-for-...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Aug 29

🌳 Forests hold vital clues about our planet’s health.

Dr @emilyrlines.bsky.social & her team are using #AI, drones & laser scanning to build millimetre-scale 3D models of forest canopies - right down to each leaf & twig - transforming how we monitor biodiversity.

➡️ Read more: lnkd.in/e5Ff9xBn

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Aug 26

🚨 Just a few days left to apply for our AI for University Ops Funding Call!

💡Up to £10k + hands-on support for @cam.ac.uk professional services teams using #AI to improve day-to-day operations.

📅 Deadline: Friday 29 August
Apply now lnkd.in/eXAmGHZs

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Accelerate Programme for Scientific Discovery @acceleratescience.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 New blog! Find out how Richard Diehl Martinez, a PhD student from @cst.cam.ac.uk used funding from @acceleratescience.bsky.social to develop Pico - an open-source framework with less than 500 lines of Python code that democratises AI model training for researchers.

Find out more: bit.ly/41Pkv8f

How can we... help researchers build better language models? Shows a picture of blog post author Richard Diehl Martinez, PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science and Technology. Find out more on the Accelerate Programme website.

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Aug 18

🚨 Calling all ‪Cambridge‬ researchers 🚨

Got a bold #AI idea? Our new AI-deas Sprint Programme offers up to £25k + 6 months’ support to turn your research into a working prototype with real-world impact.

📅 Deadline: 10 Oct

Find out more & apply ⬇️
www.ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/ai-dea...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Aug 14

Have an idea to make University operations smarter with #AI? 💡

We’re offering £10k + expert support for @cam.ac.uk professional services teams.

📅 Deadline 29 Aug

Find out more ➡️ www.ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/ai-for...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Jul 29

What does #AI sovereignty mean for the UK?

Yesterday we brought together voices from across government, academia, industry & civil society at #InnovateCambridge to discuss where sovereignty matters most & what this looks like in practice.

Thanks to all those who joined us!

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Bennett Institute for Public Policy @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · Jul 21

Devolution must empower citizens & neighbourhoods—but without addressing spatial inequalities via stronger local powers, investment & accountability, efforts like the Plan for Neighbourhoods may fall short, write Geoff White, Colin Warnock & Peter Tyler www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/making-...

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Jul 25

How can #AI support local councils in delivering fairer, smarter public services?

We’ve been working with local authorities across Cambridge and Manchester to explore some of the challenges they face in adopting AI & the progress already underway. 💡

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFs...

AI in Action - Local Government Show and Tell

YouTube video by ai@cam

www.youtube.com

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Accelerate Programme for Scientific Discovery @acceleratescience.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢 New blog! Find out how Jakob Träuble from
@ceb.cam.ac.uk used funding from Accelerate and
@cambridgec2d3.bsky.social to help detect conditions like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear.

Find out more: bit.ly/4mhdKEd

How can we... use machine learning for more accurate brain age estimation and early neurodegeneration detection? Includes photo of Jakob Trauble, PhD Student in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Read the blog post to find out more.

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Jul 8

🚀 AI for Ops Funding Call now open! 🚀

We’re excited to launch our latest funding call to support @cam.ac.uk professional services teams in using #AI to improve the efficiency of operational processes.

📅 Apply by 29 Aug!

More info ➡️ lnkd.in/eXAmGHZs

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Bennett Institute for Public Policy @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · Jul 7

Watch @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social deliver a keynote speech on “Rethinking Progress in an Intangible Economy” at the launch of @wipo.int's World Intangible Investment Highlights 2025 — 9 July, 8:40am-8:55am (CET), online.

View here: webcast.wipo.int/home

WIPO Webcast

The WIPO Webcast is a portal for video conferences in live streaming and video on demand

webcast.wipo.int

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Jun 27

🚀 We’re proud to have hosted our first #AI Sciencepreneurship Bootcamp this week.

Over two days, early-career researchers learned how to turn their AI research into venture-ready ideas.

🏆 Congratulations to our prize winners - we look forward to seeing the projects progress!

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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Jun 20

🚨 There is still time to register for the #AI for Science Research Showcase!

🗓️ Fri 18 July | 9:30–18:00
📍 @cst.cam.ac.uk
⚡ Featuring: Lightning talks, poster sessions, keynotes & networking

Find out more & register ⬇️
www.ai.cam.ac.uk/events/ai-for-science-research-showcase

ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · Jun 19

🤖✨ What happens when a café becomes a conversation lab on #AI?

As part of @cambridgefestival.bsky.social, we were delighted to partner with the #KavliCentre to invite the public to share their hopes, worries & big questions about the future of #AI.

🎥 Watch the highlights
youtu.be/IQBGd5s5M8s

The AI Hopes & Fears Lab

YouTube video by ai@cam

youtu.be

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Bennett Institute for Public Policy @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · Jun 18

Congrats to @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social who today is
being awarded an honorary degree for her contribution to society by the @uofglasgow.bsky.social
Diane is a strong supporter of the University, taking part in public events & student-based activities.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/diane-c...

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