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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 1h

📢 Don't miss your chance to hear @stephenwolfram.bsky.social discuss computation and the foundations of physics, mathematics and AI at King's College London next week. We're looking forward to hosting this event with the Department of Mathematics. Tickets ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/compu...

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 1d

Disability advocate and King's honorary degree holder Alex Lewis recently finished 'London's River Marathon' using prosthetics designed by Engineering's Nicola Bailey.

Find out how King's has been helping Alex on his journey to make prosthetics more accessible ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hazg...

King's Engineers and Alex Lewis are breaking barriers in accessible prosthetics

Alex Lewis, disability advocate, adventurer and King's honorary degree holder, has previously worked with King’s to design a custom set of prosthetic arms that helped him row the length of the South…

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 2d

Creator of Wolfram Mathematica, renowned computer scientist and theoretical physicist Stephen Wolfram joins us for a talk and Q&A on the computational foundations of physics, mathematics and AI.

📅15 October
⏰13.00 - 14.15
📍Bush House

Register ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/computatio...

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 7d

Join us on Wednesday 15 October for an afternoon with @stephenwolfram.bsky.social as he explores the computational foundations of physics, mathematics and AI. This event is co-hosted with the Department of Mathematics (@kingsnmes.bsky.social).

Book your ticket 🎟️⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/compu...

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 9d

It was a pleasure to host @innovateuk.bsky.social's dialogue on the UK's deep-tech AI sector at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. Attendees explored how the UK can maintain its competitive edge in next-generation AI. Read more about the day ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-h...

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 12d

We're rounding off the week with more good news - Professor Jaafar Elmirghani has been elected a Fellow of the @raeng.org.uk this week!

He was recognised for his pioneering work on making communications & computing technologies more sustainable and energy efficient .

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/profess...

Professor Jaafar Elmirghani elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering | King's College London

The fellowship recognises Professor Elmirghani’s contribution to sustainability in communications and computing

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Francisco Martin-Martinez @franmartinm.bsky.social · 12d

Nice to speak at the European Conference of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry in Naples surrounded by friends. Great opportunity to present our work at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kingsnmes.bsky.social and Swansea University collaborating with @rgblabmit.bsky.social

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 15d

Interested in finding out more about quantum technology?

The @scigallerylon.bsky.social based on King’s Guy’s Campus is opening an exhibition ‘Quantum Untangled’ on 8 October, to help explain the science of quantum through art.
london.sciencegallery.com/quantum

#QuantumUntangled #KingsQuantum

Quantum Untangled — Science Gallery London

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Micaela Matta @micaelamatta.bsky.social · 13d

I am looking to support #PhD candidates for a project on modelling degradable conjugated polymers for biomedical imaging and photodynamic therapy - applications open soon, get in touch! @kingsnmes.bsky.social #chemsky #compchem 🧪

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 14d

A huge congratulations to Informatics' Prof Michael Kölling; the newest recipient of the Lovelace Medal for Computing Education! 🎉

Awarded by BCS, the award honours his 20+ years leading some of the most widely used educational programming environments ever created.👏
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-c...

King's Computer Scientist wins major award for outstanding contribution to education | King's College London

Professor Michael Kölling has been awarded the Lovelace Medal for Computing Education by the British Computing Society.

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 15d

Can quantum computing simulate reality?

Dr Eleanor Crane is designing a quantum computer that uses the very particles that make up our world as its building blocks of information to tackle some of the biggest challenges in healthcare & climate change.
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-elea...
#ScienceAtKings

Woman smiling against a blue background with the quote: "Quantum computing isn't blue sky research anymore - impressive discoveries will start being made in the next five years."

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 16d

Learn how our experts are doing research in, for, and with AI with our new AI+ Research Seminars:
15 Oct: race and AI-generated content
19 Nov: computational modelling of nature-inspired sustainable materials
3 Dec: harnessing open data to track preventable deaths
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 16d

📢 Calling all parents and teachers of girls in Y12/13 📢

Last chance to register your Y12/13 girls for Unlocking AI & Computer Science!

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 16d

Last chance to apply for Unlocking AI & Computer Science! Discover cutting-edge research and meet other people interested in this topic!

Don't wait any longer! Apply now👇
bit.ly/uaics-2025

📢 girls in Y12/13
ℹ️Weekly Webinars
📆8 weeks from Oct 2025
📌Online
🎟️FREE

#EduSky #CSed #computing

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 16d

Last chance to apply for Unlocking AI & Computer Science! Discover cutting-edge research and meet other people interested in this topic!

Don't wait any longer! Apply now👇
bit.ly/uaics-2025

📢 girls in Y12/13
ℹ️Weekly Webinars
📆8 weeks from Oct 2025
📌Online
🎟️FREE

#EduSky #CSed #computing

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 20d

Professor @esimperl.bsky.social, Professor of Computer Science @kingsnmes.bsky.social and Co-Director of @aiatkings.bsky.social shares her thoughts.

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 20d

A number of US tech giants have pledged $150 billion in the UK's artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Now, President Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have signed a deal to collaborate in areas including AI, quantum computing and nuclear power.

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Peter Gallivan @petergallivan.bsky.social · 20d

This event is going to be GREAT! Please share with any teachers / schools / young people in your network.

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 21d

Launching the 2025 Daniell Lecture, with Professor Darren Walsh from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, exploring the supercharged future of battery electrochemistry.

🗓️ Wed 5 Nov 16:30 (lab tours from 15:00)
📌 Waterloo Campus
👥 Secondary students
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/danie...

Daniell Lecture 2025: From the Daniell Cell to lithium-ion batteries and beyond | King's College London

An exciting chemistry lecture for secondary students from Chemistry Professor Darren Walsh, electrochemistry researcher.

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Timothy Neate @quiteneate.bsky.social · 22d

Some nice news :)

I got a Future Leaders Fellowship

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 22d

Wonderful to see Informatics' @quiteneate.bsky.social selected for UK Research and Innovation's Future Leaders Fellowship!

He aims to create a range of wearable technologies to help aid those with communication difficulties communicate functionally and with confidence!

Learn more👇

King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 22d

Congrats to King’s researchers Dr Timothy Neate, Dr Sarah Morgan and Dr Clement Sefa-Nyarko on receiving the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship 👏

From AI tools in healthcare, to the concept of justice in clean energy transitions, discover their research 👇

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/three-k...

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 21d

Our Co-Director @esimperl.bsky.social shared her insights with @theguardian.com on how AI is transforming university education and what prospective students should look for.

Read the full story ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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‘It’s going to be a life skill’: educators discuss the impact of AI on university education

Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn and the world they’ll graduate into. Experts reveal how applicants can get ahead

www.theguardian.com

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 21d

Launching the 2025 Daniell Lecture, with Professor Darren Walsh from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, exploring the supercharged future of battery electrochemistry.

🗓️ Wed 5 Nov 16:30 (lab tours from 15:00)
📌 Waterloo Campus
👥 Secondary students
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/danie...

Daniell Lecture 2025: From the Daniell Cell to lithium-ion batteries and beyond | King's College London

An exciting chemistry lecture for secondary students from Chemistry Professor Darren Walsh, electrochemistry researcher.

www.kcl.ac.uk

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 22d

Looking for engaging STEM videos for your students? We've got you! Our academics have delivered a range of talks showcasing their amazing research, and journeys into science. These are available on YouTube now, so please share with students / STEM keen young people.

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

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 22d

Prof Bipin Rajendran and colleagues from across the University will join the UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering-led Neurowave centre alongside a multitude of academic and industrial partners to accelerate the development of next-gen brain-inspired computing technologies and their deployment.💻

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 22d

King's has joined the UK's first Innovation and Knowledge Centre dedicated to neuromorphic computing hardware, following £12.8m funding from the EPSRC

The new tech will help underpin new advancements in edge AI, healthcare and security ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-j...

King's joins UK's first brain-inspired computing innovation centre | King's College London

King’s has joined the UK’s first Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) dedicated to neuromorphic computing hardware, established following a £12.8 million funding grant from the Engineering and…

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 22d

Wonderful to see Informatics' @quiteneate.bsky.social selected for UK Research and Innovation's Future Leaders Fellowship!

He aims to create a range of wearable technologies to help aid those with communication difficulties communicate functionally and with confidence!

Learn more👇

King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 22d

Congrats to King’s researchers Dr Timothy Neate, Dr Sarah Morgan and Dr Clement Sefa-Nyarko on receiving the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship 👏

From AI tools in healthcare, to the concept of justice in clean energy transitions, discover their research 👇

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/three-k...

King's researchers receive coveted Future Leaders Fellowship | King's College London

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has today announced the latest recipients of its prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship, including three researchers from King’s.

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks to all who joined us for an excellent evening of Inaugural Lectures from Professors George Booth and Jeanne Wilson from the Department of Physics!

We love seeing the support for our Professors as they celebrate this milestone occasion. 😊

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