Machine learning gives users ‘superhuman’ ability to open and control tools in virtual reality

Researchers have developed a virtual reality application where a range of 3D modelling tools can be opened and controlled using just the movement of a user’s

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 8, 2023 ~5 min

Improved approach to the ‘Travelling Salesperson Problem’ could improve logistics and transport sectors

A new approach to solving the Travelling Salesperson Problem – one of the most difficult questions in computer science – significantly outperforms current

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 26, 2022 ~6 min


Cambridge partners with Schmidt Futures in new software engineering network

Software engineers will bridge the gap between modern science and scalable complex software at four leading universities.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 19, 2022 ~5 min

Can federated learning save the world?

Training the artificial intelligence models that underpin web search engines, power smart assistants and enable driverless cars, consumes megawatts of energy

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 10, 2021 ~8 min

Honour among thieves: the study of a cybercrime marketplace in action

Researchers at the Cambridge Cybercrime Centre have revealed what they’ve learned from analysing hundreds of thousands of illicit trades that took place in an

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 6, 2020 ~8 min

New programme to accelerate AI research capability at Cambridge

A new initiative at Cambridge will equip young researchers outside computer science with the skills they need to use machine learning and artificial

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 24, 2020 ~4 min

Women in STEM: Krittika D'Silva

Krittika D'Silva is a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer Science and Technology, a Gates Cambridge Scholar and a member of Jesus College. Alongside her academic research in AI and machine learning, she has worked for NASA on monitoring astronaut health with AI and wearable devices, and for the UN in using data science to inform public policy. Here, she tells us about her motivation, goals, and how she ended up playing a tennis match against HRH Prince Edward.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 5, 2020 ~4 min

Prevention better than cure at keeping young users from getting involved in cybercrime

Highly-targeted messaging campaigns from law enforcement can be surprisingly effective at dissuading young gamers from getting involved in cybercrime, a new study has suggested.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 21, 2019 ~5 min


Cambridge appoints first DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning

Following an international search, Professor Neil Lawrence has been appointed as the inaugural DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at Cambridge, supported by a benefaction from the world-leading British AI company.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 18, 2019 ~4 min

Driverless cars working together can speed up traffic by 35 percent

A fleet of driverless cars working together to keep traffic moving smoothly can improve overall traffic flow by at least 35 percent, researchers have shown.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 20, 2019 ~5 min

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