Unit Manchester

Established on September 1st, 2021

Unit Mission

The ELLIS Unit Manchester serves as a hub within a large AI and data science community, strengthening machine learning research and translational applications. Affiliated with the Pankhurst Institute, the unit emphasizes AI in healthcare and biology. Research spans probabilistic machine learning, foundational AI methods, natural language processing, and translational applications that bridge scientific discovery with real-world impact. Manchester integrates foundational research with industrial collaboration, nurturing talent and fostering interdisciplinary approaches. Its mission is to ensure that methodological advances translate into practical, socially beneficial solutions, promoting innovation in healthcare and other societal domains while contributing to Europe’s AI leadership.

Participating Institutions

University of Manchester

Research Agenda

  • Probabilistic machine learning
  • AI for Healthcare and Biology
  • Natural Language Processing
  • AI Fundamentals

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