Reposted by Department of ComputingJames Thewlis @jdthewlis.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Fantastic to be back at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social 13 years after graduating and to learn about the history of @imperialcomp.bsky.social going back to 1948! 111
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 08/05/2026What happens when a robot stops behaving as expected? Researchers from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social developed FLAIR, a system that helps humans regain control in seconds—adapting every 225ms to sudden changes, with no retraining or external computing needed. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...imperial.ac.ukNew learning method helps robots rapidly recover control after unexpected disruptionsImperial researchers have developed a fast, onboard learning system designed to help human operators quickly regain control of robots and vehicles wh... 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Congratulations to our colleagues Hongxiang Fan and Hao (Mark) Chen on being selected for the 2026 @microsoft.com Research Fellowship cohort. Their research focuses on scalable reasoning, model adaptation, and evaluation. 🥳 An exciting collaboration! 🚀 www.microsoft.com/en-us/resear...microsoft.com2026 Microsoft Research FellowshipThe Microsoft Research Fellowship creates opportunities for academic scholars (faculty, PhD students, and postdocs) to collaborate with Microsoft Research on open research challenges that advance scie... 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 31/03/2026What does community look like? At our first Department of Computing Iftar, it meant 100+ people sharing a meal, learning about #Ramadan, and reflecting together🌙 A student-led event that brought openness and curiosity to the centre. Read more 👇 blogs.imperial.ac.uk/computing/20...blogs.imperial.ac.ukMore than a meal: The Department of Computing’s first community Iftar - Imperial ComputingTo mark Ramadan, students in the Department of Computing hosted their first-ever community Iftar, welcoming more than 100 guests to share a meal, learn about fasting, and reflect together. 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 19/03/2026❗New PhD opportunity❗ Applications are invited for up to 5 @thebhf.bsky.social 4-year PhD studentships within the newly announced Imperial-Oxford Multidisciplinary doctoral training programme. Deadline: 29 March Find out more👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/nhli/study/p...imperial.ac.ukStudentshipsList of funding opportunities available with the National Heart and Lung Institute. 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Congratulations to Prof Bernhard Kainz who has been awarded an European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept Grant to advance the early detection of congenital heart disease through #AI. More👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...imperial.ac.ukImperial engineers awarded grants to develop commercial and societal researchImperial researchers have each been awarded a lump sum of €150,000 as part of the ERC Proof of Concept Grant scheme. The grants provide support... 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 02/03/2026What if computers could go beyond pattern recognition to explain their findings in natural language? Prof Bernhard Kainz, will show how emerging forms of #AI are doing exactly that in his #ImperialInaugural 🗓️ 4 March 2026 🕔 17.30 - 18.30 📍South Kensington Campus www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20197... 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 23/02/2026We’re excited to be working with Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) to launch Imperial x QRT Labs. 🥳 QRT Labs will support multidisciplinary research and more than 70 early-career researchers across mathematics, statistics, computer science and engineering.imperial.ac.ukImperial, Cambridge and Oxford launch QRT Labs for multidisciplinary researchThree top universities are behind an effort to boost the UK's fintech sector through foundation AI models and agentic systems alongside high-performa... 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Jeff Kramer, who has been awarded the 2026 IEEE TCSE Lifetime Achievement Award by the IEEE Computer Society. 🥳 The award honours his outstanding contributions to software engineering over the last forty-five years. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...imperial.ac.ukEmeritus professor Jeff Kramer selected for the international 2026 IEEE TCSE Lifetime Achievement AwardEmeritus Professor Jeff Kramer has been recognised by the IEEE Computer Society for a lifetime of influence on the software engineering field, reflec... 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Applications now open for the Spärck AI Scholarships (2026/27)! 🚨 Covering the full UK (Home) tuition fee plus a UKRI stipend, this cohort-based programme offers industry exposure for future #AI leaders. Deadline: 17 April 2026 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social www.imperial.ac.uk/early-career...imperial.ac.ukInitiatives and ProjectsThe Spärck AI Scholarships are a prestigious, government-funded scholarship programme designed to support the next generation of artificial inte... 001
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Congratulations to Prof Francesca Toni on receiving a prestigious AAAI Fellowship, recognising her major contributions to computational argumentation and explainable #AI. We’re especially proud she’s the only UK-based AAAI Fellow elected since 2022. 👏 aaai.org/about-aaai/a...aaai.orgElected AAAI Fellows - AAAIListing of elected AAAI Fellows. Their accomplishments range from advances in the theory of AI, to unusual accomplishments in AI technology and applications. 010
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 23/01/2026We’re proud to share that Computer Science at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social is ranked 9th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 🌍💻 A huge credit to our staff, students, and community. #THEUniRankings www.timeshighereducation.com/world-univer...timeshighereducation.comBest Computer Science Schools 2026 | World RankingsBest Computer Science Universities in the World 2026: See the Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings for AI, machine learning and software 000
Reposted by Department of ComputingImperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 23/01/2026📣 Big AI news from Davos 📣 We’ve teamed up with the World Economic Forum at Davos to launch a new UK Centre for AI-Driven Innovation. With support from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, this is the first WEF Global Centre in Britain. More ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...imperial.ac.ukNew UK Centre for AI-Driven Innovation launched at World Economic ForumImperial and the World Economic Forum today signed an agreement to establish a new UK Centre for AI-Driven Innovation - accelerating the responsible... 041
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 19/01/2026🧠 What if algorithms could support emotional wellbeing? Recruitment is now open for a fully remote #study in algorithmic psychotherapy, open to students from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Find out more and sign up for the intro call this Wednesday👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20424...imperial.ac.ukIntroduction to the Self-Initiated Humour Protocol (online)A new ground-breaking study in algorithmic human development is now open to all Imperial College students. 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 16/01/2026We’re hiring a Robotics Research #Engineer! A hands-on role for someone with robotics experience to run advanced robotic platforms, support researchers and students, and work with ROS 2 in a cutting-edge research environment. Apply now👇 #EngineeringJobs www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...imperial.ac.ukDescriptionPlease note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment... 000
Department of Computing @imperialcomp.bsky.social · 13/01/2026👋 Hello, #Bluesky community. We’re thrilled to announce that Imperial Comp has just landed on Bluesky! If you’re a student, staff member, or computer science enthusiast, follow us for engaging content, research updates, and a chance to connect with like-minded people! 020
