Internal 2025-2026 AI project proposals competition
Exploring the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence
We are delighted to announce the winners of our internal 2025-2026 AI project proposals competition, which launched during our Network event on the 22nd of October.
Given the high calibre of all entries, the competition was incredibly close. The selection process was highly rigorous, with each submission evaluated by three independent reviewers. We are very pleased to share the three projects with the highest scores:
- LearnSLXR: A Deaf-Led AI+XR Platform for Scalable Sign-Language Learning. Lead Investigator: Daphne Economou (Computer Science and Engineering)
- Prediction of Material–Biology Interactions in Bone–Implant Systems using Digital Twin Technology. Lead Investigator: Jiin Woei Lee (Life Sciences)
- Mind, Machine and Academic Writing: Leveraging AI to Cultivate Academic Voice, Lead Investigator: Venetia Tzanni (CETI)
As outlined in the original scheme, the RKEO and the AI Network will now collaborate closely with the winning teams prioritising your proposals. Our goal is to identify appropriate funding bodies and work with you to adjust, upgrade and polish your proposals to ensure they are fully prepared for successful external funding bids
AI Network Assembly, Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 13:00–16:00, Marylebone Building, MG14
Dear colleagues and friends,
You are invited to the inaugural Pan‑University AI Network Assembly, where we will shape our research and knowledge‑exchange strategy for the coming year across AI and automation.
Date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026 Time: 13:00–16:00 Location: Marylebone Building, MG14
Agenda
13:00–14:00 — Networking lunch: Informal networking with lunch provided.
14:00–15:00 — AI Network governance: Discussion on member roles, strategic priorities, and the 2026–2027 action plan.
15:00–16:00 — Expanding the AI Network: Short presentations from invited industry and policy speakers, followed by discussion on positioning the network within the current UK AI landscape.
16:00 onwards — Informal networking: Optional post‑assembly gathering at a nearby pub.
Your participation will help shape the future priorities of the Westminster AI Network and foster collaborations for impactful research. To support inclusivity, the event will also be streamed via Teams (14:00–16:00), though we encourage in‑person attendance due to the interactive format.
If you have any questions, please get in touch. To attend, kindly add your name below.