Can AI transform the world for good?
Part of the 6 Decades Lecture series.
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- Attendance
- This is an in-person and online event
- Location
- Cubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live and work, from healthcare to business and sport to sustainability. As part of the University of Bradford’s 6 Decades Lecture Series, and in partnership with the National Science and Media Museum, this interactive lecture will explore whether AI can transform the world for good.
Hosted by Roger Highfield, Director of Science at the Science Museum Group, leading experts will share how they are using AI and explore the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
During this event you will be able to ask your questions, share your experiences of using AI and discover how Bradford’s AI expertise is addressing today’s challenges and shaping tomorrow’s solutions.
This event will be held at Cubby Broccoli Cinema at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.
Programme
- 17:15–18:00: Registration
- 18:00–18:10: Welcome with Dr Roger Highfield OBE, Director of Science at Science Museum Group
- 18:10-19:15: Interactive Panel Discussion
- 19:25–19:30: Closing remarks
Our speakers
Host: Dr Roger Highfield OBE
Dr Roger Highfield OBE was born in Wales, raised in north London and became the first person to bounce a neutron off a soap bubble.
He was the Science Editor of The Daily Telegraph for two decades and the Editor of New Scientist between 2008 and 2011. Today, he is the Science Director of the Science Museum Group, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Royal Society of Biology and Academy of Medical Sciences, a visiting professor of public engagement at the Dunn School, University of Oxford, and Department of Chemistry, UCL, and a member of the UKRI-Medical Research Council.
Roger has written ten books and had thousands of articles published in newspapers and magazines.
Dr Kulvinder Panesar
Dr. Kulvinder Panesar develops AI that understands and uses human language, for example her tools can analyse patients’ speech to help spot early signs of dementia and the chatbots she designs can support training for healthcare staff.
Professor Hassan Ugail
Prof. Hassan Ugail's research is based on AI that analyses images. His research helps doctors check donor organs from photos to accurately check if they are suitable for transplant, and he has also used AI to study artworks, including examining a painting thought to be by Raphael.
Dr Kamran Mahroof
Dr. Kamran Mahroof focuses on applied AI and data science, for example: How AI can reduce the devastation of wildfires, AI-driven financial resilience modelling and AI concussion detection in combat sports such as boxing.