The Centre of Artificial Intelligence and Future Inclusive Technologies (AIFIT) is a research-intensive, technology-driven institute committed to advancing innovation. In alignment with the university’s strategic vision and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, AIFIT will focus on cutting-edge AI applications, particularly in the fields of Education, Engineering, and the Creative Industries.

Aims

• Be a world-leading centre for next-generation inclusive technologies and training
• Support the University’s implementation of it’s inclusive research and knowledge strategy
• train and motivate researchers in inclusive technologies at the undergraduate and postgraduate stage with the long-term aim of building research and practical industrial-standard capacity in this area.
• Increase collaboration in research, leading to a demonstrable reduction in cost, as well as improved experience and performance.

Mission

• Rigorous multidisciplinary research
• Education and capacity strengthening
• Policy informing and advocacy
• Community engagement and empowerment
• Innovation and technology
• Global and local perspectives
• Sustainability, visibility, and long-term impact

Key focuses

• AI-empowered Social Computing and Impact Evaluation
• Multi-modal Large Language Model and Its Applications
• Robotics and Embodied Intelligent Systems
• Digital Twins and Digital Innovations