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Elevating research data stewardship at UCL
The job of curating and sharing research data is vital, but it has traditionally fallen to different groups of people. At UCL a dedicated team of Research Data Stewards has been assembled to work across a range of projects and services, as James Wilson explains.
National AI Research Lab Launch
Three SES universities are helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence through the launch of the new Science of Fundamental AI Research (SOFAIR) Lab.
Spotlight on Excellence Across SES Universities
Researchers from SES member universities have been recognised in the 2026 Royal Society Medals and Awards, with academics from UCL, Oxford and Cambridge honoured for outstanding contributions spanning neuroscience, healthcare technologies, physics, energy research and the biomedical sciences.
Academics elected to the British Academy in 2026
Academics from SES member universities have been elected as Fellows of the British Academy in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.
£60m investment backs next generation of UK AI research
Science and Engineering South (SES) universities will play a leading role in two new artificial intelligence research laboratories funded through a £60 million investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The initiative will help secure the UK’s position at the forefront of AI research by attracting world-class talent, creating new opportunities for PhD students, and supporting the long-term growth of the UK’s AI sector.