Informatics: AIAI: Foundations and Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Automated Reasoning, Agents, Data Intensive Research PhD
The University of Edinburgh
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At the Artificial Intelligence and its Applications Institute (AIAI), we enable computer systems to reproduce and complement human abilities, work with people, and support collaboration between humans. We conduct world-leading research in the foundations of Artificial Intelligence, for example, in: knowledge representation and reasoning emergence of meaning theory and ontology change creativity computer-based proof We also research its applications to intelligent systems, for example: ...Read more

At the Artificial Intelligence and its Applications Institute (AIAI), we enable computer systems to reproduce and complement human abilities, work with people, and support collaboration between humans. We conduct world-leading research in the foundations of Artificial Intelligence, for example, in: knowledge representation and reasoning emergence of meaning theory and ontology change creativity computer-based proof We also research its applications to intelligent systems, for example: autonomous and multi-agent systems social computation scientific collaboration platforms web semantics and linked data Our research methods focus on the development of models of knowledge, reasoning, and interaction that can be used to understand and automate aspects of human and machine intelligence, but are also understandable and usable to the designers and users of AI systems in order to address broader issues such as fairness, accountability, transparency and safety. To achieve this, we combine theoretical research into AI models, architectures and algorithms with a strong element of applied research. This has led to a strong track record in using our methods to address real-world problems in: healthcare scientific collaboration social computing emergency systems transportation engineering aerospace You'll find a wide range of research areas within AIAI conducted across themes such as: Interpretable and Explainable AI Neuro-Symbolic AI Autonomous and Multi-agents Systems Mathematical/Probabilistic and Logical Reasoning Formal Modelling and Verification Planning and Activity Management Data-Intensive Research Network Science AIAI website

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09 Mar 15

First of all, the university improved my ability to learn by myself and still have help whenever I need it. The main problem for me is the university accommodation - it is just..Read more

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04 Apr 14

Uni experience is alright, kinda gets boring after awhile but still cool. I guess it depends on the type of person but for me halls is Nt as fun since I don't like getting wasted..Read more

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A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, typically in an area of informatics, such as artificial intelligence, cognitive science or computer science. You should have experience in computer programming.

We may also consider a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics or psychology.

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First of all, the university improved my ability to learn by myself and still have help whenever I need it. The main problem for me is the university accommodation - it is just...
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Uni experience is alright, kinda gets boring after awhile but still cool. I guess it depends on the type of person but for me halls is Nt as fun since I don't like getting wasted...
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