Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery (C2D3)

AI for Problem Solving 🤖✨ Mark your calendars and save the date for our upcoming online winter school! 🗓️👇 Stay tuned for registration details, speaker reveals, and schedule updates! 🧵👇 #AI #MachineLearning #WinterSchool #Tech #EdTech #ProblemSolving

We have a few places left on 'Fundamentals of Python Programming' on 28 and 29 September. This in-person course covers fundamental programming concepts including Python syntax, variables, data types, operators, functions and control structures. Book here 👇️️ cambiotraining.github.io/events/20260...

We are kicking off the new academic year with Core Statistics (in-person) on 21, 22 and 23 September. This course teaches how to choose, run, and interpret common statistical analyses using R or Python. Book here 👇 cambiotraining.github.io/events/20260...

🎓 Beyond Academia is back! Join us Mon 14 Sept to hear from Mehmet Kerim Yucel, AI Research Lead at Canva, exploring non-academic careers and AI innovation in organisations. Free for Cambridge staff & students. Registration essential. c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/beyond-academia-canva

Join the Adaptive Brain Lab as a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Neurotechnology. Cross-disciplinary international team Leading experts investigating brain network plasticity, multimodal neuroimaging and neuromodulation for adaptive behaviour Apply by 1 Sep 2026 www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

💡Have an idea for using #AI to enhance teaching and learning? We're offering up to £10,000 to support practical, educator-led projects exploring AI in education at @cam.ac.uk 📅 Applications close 24 September ➡️ www.ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/ai-for...

If you're looking to sharpen your skills, tackle complex problems, and drive your learning—we want to hear from you. 💡 AI for Problem Solving (online Winter School) ➡️ lnkd.in/ezudavD6 Please help us shape our next programme by filling in our survey.

Next week! FENS-Chen Institute Summer Program on AI-Accelerated Neuroscience Discovery and Translation hosted by the University of Cambridge. Excited for the week ahead, inc. AI Clinic with @acceleratescience.bsky.social www.fens.org/news-activit...

❓Are you a researcher looking to make real-world impact as part of an expert multi-disciplinary team? Learn more and apply to join a Data Study Group at the Alan Turing Institute: https://bit.ly/4xzCgH7

Is AI strengthening or eroding human judgement? CHIA’s Annual Conference: AI for a Changing World. 📅 Monday 22 June, 9am–5pm 📍 The Cambridge Union Includes a debate on this timely question, plus more.. Registration details in the link below: forms.gle/pG7HHp5qKVNj... @chiacambridge.bsky.social

Join Kate Sargent, Chief Data Officer for the @financialtimes.com, as she reflects on her career leading data transformation across some of the UK's most recognised brands. 📅 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 🕞 15:30 – 16:30 📍 The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge, CB2 1LQ 🎟️ Register: www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/caree...

Last spaces available Careers Beyond Academia seminar series with @energycambridge.bsky.social : 🚅 Transport for London 🚌 Chief Data Officer, Lauren Sager Weinstein Mon 8 June, 3:30 pm Note room change to West Hub www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/caree...

Thanks to everyone at our Climate Science Grant Writing Workshop with @iccscambridge.bsky.social Great talks from Dr Charles Emogor and Richard Henning Brodersen, an interactive elevator-pitch session & lively panel discussion made an engaging afternoon of learning, networking, and collaboration.

New Careers Beyond Academia Seminar with Transport for London! Speaker: Lauren Sager Weistein - Chief Data Officer Date: 8th June 2026 Time: 3.30-4.30pm Location: The Glasshouse, @Innovate Cambridge www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/caree...

🌍 ECRs & PhD students in climate, environmental & data science. Writing your first grant or fellowship? Join our half-day Grant Writing Workshop. 📅 2 Jun '26 12:30–17:00 📍 West Hub ✨ Practical tips ✨ Strong application insights ✨ Networking + speakers Sign up 👇 www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/clima...

Wondering how to translate your research skills for recruiters? 🧪➡️💼 C2D3 presents: Careers Beyond Academia. Learn from experts who made the leap into data science, consultancy, and gov. Sign up for our upcoming sessions: lnkd.in/ep6Hne7Q #HigherEd #PhDLife #Cambridge #Careers

Interested to find out more about research taking place in AI for Science? 🤖 Join us over pizza for our first @acceleratescience.bsky.social Lunchtime Seminar of the Easter term, Monday 20 April, 12pm - 1pm in Room SS03, William Gates Building! Register to attend: forms.office.com/e/wm9pfDZSMt

C2D3-Accelerate Early Career Researcher Seed Funding 2026 Apply soon! Deadline 16 April 2026 🏅 up to £3,000 per project 🚀 step towards an independent research career ➡️ interdisciplinary data science or AI www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/opportunitie... @acceleratescience.bsky.social

Limited spaces left before a waiting list opens. University of Cambridge Master and PhD students, as well as Early Career Researchers with good computational background. Undergraduates with a strong computational background are also welcome. Registration: www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/googl...

Gain hands-on experience with Google’s latest AI tools at our Vertex AI Workshop. Maxwell Centre, Thurs 7 May 2026, 13:00–16:00. Learn to build multi-modal GenAI apps, hear from Google experts, and gain skills for future employers. Register: www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/googl...

‘Industry-Academic engagement is becoming a strategic necessity’. Prof Ruchi Choudhary explains why relationships with academia can enable a competitive advantage alongside driving R&D and innovation. Launching our partnership programme - for high-value engagement www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/industry

Yesterday we launched The Discovery Exchange! C2D3’s primary engagement framework, offering a tiered platform designed to facilitate collaboration with the University of Cambridge through structured activities and strategic opportunities. www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/TheDiscovery...

Postdoctoral researcher and PhD positions in visual cognitive computational neuroscience at the @cam.ac.uk University of Cambridge (Kamila Maria Jozwik) kamilajozwik.com/join_lab.html 🟢 2-year postdoc deadline 2 April 2026 🟡 4-year PhD position deadline 23 March 2026

Congratulations to our Steering and Industry Committee member Ramit Debnath on his new appointment @chiacambridge.bsky.social Fantastic news! www.chia.cam.ac.uk/news/chia-we...

Next month we are hosting a workshop on AI for better brain & mental health, with flash talks and an exciting open mic discussion session. ECR flash talk deadline 17 March Registration deadline 8 April www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/open-...

Not long until our #CamFest event! Join Henrietta Hughes, Alastair Denniston, @lawrennd.bsky.social, Melanie Ivarsson & Rozelle Kane as they explore the challenges & opportunities of using #AI to create healthier communities for all. Grab your ticket now! 🎟️ ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the...

☀️ Registration for our 2026 Summer School is open to postgrad students and early career researchers. If you would like to attend and need some support to cover registration and travel costs, please apply to our bursary scheme. ⏰ The deadline is Tuesday 17 March: iccs.cam.ac.uk/events/insti...

Applications for EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships 2027 now open.   This is an exciting opportunity for academia-industry collaboration on ambitious research that aims to create long-term prosperity for the UK.   More on how to apply, and join our webinar on 19 March: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

🏆 Become a Data Champion at the University of Cambridge! Passionate about good research data practices? Learn more and share knowledge to help support researchers with research data management and publishing research outputs. ⏰Apply by 31 March 2026. 🔗 https://loom.ly/JyoKs8Q

C2D3 are delighted to share this fantastic news 🎉 www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambrid... We’re especially proud as Anna is a valued member of our steering committee. Her expertise and commitment to responsible AI make her an outstanding choice for this important international role. Congratulations Anna! 👏

Join us for the C2D3 Computational Biology Annual Symposium 2026. 📅 13 May 2026, 9:00–17:30 📍 Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Cambridge Leading researchers across AI, biochemistry, physics & public health. Registrations & call for ECR abstracts: www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/comp-...

Our #CamFest event is now live! 🗣️ AI and the Future of Public Health 📆 18.00 | 25 March 📍 St John's College, Cambridge 🎟️ Tickets going fast - don't miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the...

💻 Join us for tomorrow's webinar: AI for Decarbonisation – Driving Solutions Hear from experts to understand the latest priorities on AI for decarbonisation across the UK. 📅24 Feb Jan, 11:30–13:00 ➡️Secure your place: bit.ly/4ai1eQf

🚨New publication: a report co-authored by Dr Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska, and Dr Saide Mobayed Vega examines how cultural contexts shape public understanding, expectations, and concerns surrounding death and AI technologies. www.lcfi.ac.uk/news-events/...

Interested in pursuing a PhD at EMBL-EBI? @atsocf.bsky.social 🇮🇹 is one of our PhD fellows. He works on improving #AlphaFold protein structure predictions. Find out more about his PhD experience: www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/p...

📣News: a new toolkit and workbook co-authored by our academics Dr Beryl Pong and Dr Amy Gaeta provides guidance on the responsible use of AI in museums and heritage organisations. www.lcfi.ac.uk/news-events/...

👋 Could you be one of our 2026 ICCS interns? We’re looking for 5 interns to join us this summer. 3 will work on projects under the supervision of ICCS postdoctoral researchers; 2 will work on projects in collaboration between ICCS + @clr-cambridge.bsky.social Info: iccs.cam.ac.uk/opportunitie...

We’re hiring: Research Group Leader in computational biology. Are you generating more research ideas than you can explore? Lead cutting-edge AI & biology research at EMBL-EBI. Apply by 11 April 2026: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j... #ScienceCareers @ewaldlab.org @embl.org

Summer Program on AI-Accelerated Neuroscience Discovery and Translation Applications closing soon ⬇️

Interested in AI for better brain & mental health? Join us in Cambridge for flash talks and interactive open-mic sessions where participants co-create the agenda. 🗓️ 21 Apr 2026, 2–5:45 PM 📍 The Glasshouse, Cambridge Register: www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/open-...

We are excited to announce that our Early Career Seed Funding round for 2026 is open for applications! Deadline: 16 April 2026, 5 pm Full details: www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/opportunitie...

Thanks to everyone that attended this event at The Glasshouse, @InnovateCambridge (www.linkedin.com/company/inno...) The outcomes and resources from this event can now be found at: www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/news/take-ho...

Inviting Senior Leaders in Industry and Academia to the Launch of our Industry Programme. 🟢 Building meaningful partnerships 💡 Driving innovation in data science, AI, and digital technologies 18 March 2026 www.c2d3.cam.ac.uk/events/c2d3-...

Google DeepMind Research Ready is an 8-week summer research placement programme for undergrads/recent grads from under-represented backgrounds in AI/ML. The Accelerate team will be supervising projects for summer 2026! Find out more and apply by February 16 2026: www.cst.cam.ac.uk/outreach/dee...

📢We are pleased to announce that booking is now open for our training courses this term! Courses are open to all postgraduate students and staff from @cam.ac.uk, sign up now to develop your AI skills and apply them in your research. Find out more and book: science.ai.cam.ac.uk/events

Still time to apply: New Generation Thinkers 2026 AHRC is partnering with BBC Radio 4 to offer five early-career researchers the opportunity to work with programme makers, appear on air, and gain first-hand experience of how ideas make it to broadcast. Apply by 28 Jan 2026