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DERI's Inaugural Research Day

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Perrin Lecture Theatre, Blizard Institute, Newark Street , London E1 2AT, Whitechapel

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Whether you are an academic, student, industry partner, or policymaker - come see what interdisciplinary research looks like in action, and how it is shaping the digital future. 

Join us for an afternoon of though-provoking discussions and networking at DERI’s Inaugural Research Day on Wednesday 21st May from 12-5pm.

Queen Mary's Digital Environment Research Institute DERI, brings together world-leading
researchers to drive new multi-disciplinary data science research and create innovative applications using digital technologies. During our Inaugural Research Day we will explore “Hard Problems”: Can Interdisciplinarity Solve Them?

Keynote Address
Setting the stage for the afternoon will be our keynote speaker  Prof Simone Stumpf  who is

Professor of Responsible and Interactive Artificial Intelligence, University of Glasgow. Prof Stumpf will deliver a seminar entitled The ‘wicked problem’ of Explainable AI. 

Further details of our agenda can be found on Eventbrite

What to Expect

  • A networking lunch and poster session
  • A vibrant keynote on the future of Explainable AI
  • Inspiring talks from DERI’s professors across AI, ethics, clinical science, environment, and sustainability
  • Engaging discussion on tackling “hard problems” through interdisciplinary collaborations
  • A relaxed drinks reception to wrap up the day

Our international line-up of DERI Speakers will include:  Professor Greg Slabaugh,  Professor Cédric John,  Professor Gina Neff,  Professor Venet Osmani,  and  Professor David Leslie

Whether you are an academic, student, industry partner, or policymaker - come see what interdisciplinary research looks like in action, and how it is shaping the digital future. 

Event Details
📍 Location: Perrin Lecture Theatre, Blizard Institute, Newark Street , London E1 2AT
⏳ Date & Time: Wednesday, 21st May, 12:00 – 5:00pm

🎟️ Book your place on  Eventbrite

We look forward to seeing you in May.

 

 

 

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