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Supporting the growth of black talent in data together
Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA), and its Data Scientist Development Programme (DSDP), welcomed a visit from Health Data Research UK's Black Internship Programme (BIP), to offer potential next career steps in data science and to celebrate 4 years of working together, with more representation in the UK data workforce. Individuals taking part in the...
Cracking Enigmas with Alan Turing Institute's Data Study Group
A blog by Anytowner Mannerinan In 2024, as a Ph.D. student in Canada, it was my dream to work at the Alan Turing Institute (ATI) in the U.K. For many, the name evokes the legendary scientist, whether you follow the trends in computing or simply enjoyed the brilliant 2014 movie "Imitation Game". Even as an...
Our AI UK 2025: Top Picks
AI UK returned for 2025 with Team LIDA making their way back to Westminster to soak up the AI wealth hosted by The Alan Turing Institute. Members from the LIDA Data Analytics Team, Research & Innovation and the Data Scientist Development programme attended and all had their own favourite moments from the two-day event...
LIDA launches new Food Research & Innovation Community
Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) has launched its latest community – LIDA Food. The community has interests in all things food, data science and AI, spanning the entire value chain from farm, through factory, to fork and beyond, including the impact on health at the individual, population and planet scales. With one in five...
LIDA Launches First Ever Bursary Scheme for Small Research Projects
The Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) is excited to announce the launch of the LASER Small Project Bursary, a brand-new funding initiative designed to empower researchers to leverage sensitive data for impactful small-scale research projects. This innovative scheme will offer financial support to select projects during the 2024-25 academic year. The bursary is aimed...