Artificial Intelligence Research Centre (AIRC)

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The Artificial Intelligence Research Centre (AIRC) at the School of Computing, Ulster University, develops cutting-edge AI theories, algorithms and tools, and creates AI solutions for practical problems through engagement with stakeholders and users and alignment with university, local, national and European initiatives. The centre's vision is to develop AI technologies that underpin an intelligent society, empower people and support a sustainable future. AIRC's research is organised across three themes: Learning, Modelling and Optimisation (machine learning, mathematical modelling of complex systems including opinion dynamics, ecological networks and pandemic modelling, and Bayesian and multi-objective optimisation); Knowledge, Reasoning and Decision-making (knowledge representation, reasoning, logic including theorem proving and formal verification); and Informatics and Systems (bio/geo-informatics, multimedia, swarm systems, digital interventions, food authentication, virus detection, and text/video/image analytics). The centre hosts a Hyperspectral Imaging Facility supporting research in spectral pattern recognition and food authentication, and collaborates with industry through the BT Ireland Innovation Centre (BTIIC) and the Advanced Research and Engineering Centre (ARC) with PwC and Queen's University Belfast. Projects include conversational AI for mental health (ChatPal), multimodal video search for organisations including the BBC and British Library, and COVID-19 modelling.

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Yes

Offers funding

No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

2020

Contact details

Ulster University
2-24 York Street
Belfast
County Antrim
BT15 1AP

Website: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/research/topic/computer-science/artificial-intelligence

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British Library

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British Library
96 Euston Road
London
London
NW1 2DB
United Kingdom

University affiliation(s)

Ulster University
Belfast

Partner Universities

Queen's University Belfast

Additional Partnerships

BT Ireland Innovation Centre (BTIIC); Advanced Research and Engineering Centre (ARC); Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC); BT; PwC; BBC; Invest Northern Ireland

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2026-04-15 06:48:30