News | Monday, 2nd October 2023
Manchester Metropolitan joins The Turing University Network
Manchester Metropolitan has been at the forefront of AI developments
Manchester Metropolitan has joined The Turing University Network, a UK-wide university network of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) expertise established by the Alan Turing Institute.
The announcement marks the University’s commitment towards AI research and innovation on the global stage and enhances our strategic mission to transform lives through the power of education and research.
In recent years, AI has become an indispensable force driving revolutionary discoveries, ground-breaking research, and transformative industrial progress.
Manchester Metropolitan has been at the forefront of these developments.
Our AI research portfolio spans AI technology advancement, human-centred AI, ethical AI, and responsible AI. University research also uses AI to craft innovative solutions to transform future healthcare, empower environmental sustainability, and enrich industries and society.
The Turing University Network supports the Alan Turing Institute in achieving ambitious goals to advance world-class research and apply it to national and global challenges, build skills for the future and drive an informed public conversation.
By becoming a part of the Turing network, the University’s vision is to foster a broader collaborative network that allows us to undertake ambitious projects to tackle global challenges on a larger scale.
Commenting on the new partnership, Professor Yonghong Peng, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Turing Liaison (Academic) at Manchester Metropolitan, said: “We are delighted to join the Turing University Network, which will enhance our commitment to cutting-edge AI research, innovation and driving positive change in society.
“Our alignment with the Turing Institute's strategy will empower us to make substantive contributions to shaping the future of AI. This involves nurturing the AI-powered interdisciplinary research and innovation, transforming the workforce for the future AI-driven economy, and fostering informed public conversation on the responsible AI and its impact to our society.
“Working alongside Turing University Network, we will work across the University and bring multidisciplinary expertise to harness AI's potential to tackle global challenges and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.”
Professor Steve Rothberg, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan, commented: "Our challenge-led AI research exemplifies our strategic commitments to excellence in research with impact and excellence in research-led education. We are delighted to be joining the Turing University Network, which puts us at the heart of the UK’s efforts to deliver societal and economic benefit from these fascinating new technologies that have captured everyone’s attention."
