Research network
We’re building a network of researchers who are using and investigating AI
Partnerships
We're developing partnerships with businesses and policymakers, at home and abroad
Funding access
We're helping researchers access funding to use or carry out research into AI
Education portfolio
We're expanding our suite of AI courses and degrees, at all levels
AI@Southampton Festival 2025
This year's festival brings together over 50 contributors from across the University, for AI-related events, talks, workshops and performances for staff and students. It offers a chance to learn more about the breadth of our AI-related research, education and training.
Join us for 3 special festival events open to the public. You can also share your thoughts about with the help of Gen-AI, exploring human imagination, artificial intelligence, and climate action.
Research
Scholars across our university conduct research that both explores, and uses, artificial intelligence. Recent work includes an assessment of the threats posted by online political disinformation and the creation of AI-generated musical love letters.
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Music and AI combine for quirky performanceCan artificial intelligence write a love letter? Researchers in Music, English and Computer Science have shown that, with some help from humans, it can. -
Computer games with superpower help children with amblyopiaLazy eye can lead to vision problems in young children when one eye doesn't connect well with the brain.
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Can AI be used to undermine elections?Online political disinformation and voter profiling spiked during recent elections in the UK and US. How can we now protect democracies from threats posed by AI?
Our expert team
AI@Southampton is coordinated by the directors of the University's Web Science Institute.
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Dame Wendy HallDame Wendy Hall, DBE, FRS, FREng is Regius Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Web Science Institute. She advises the UK government and many other organisations around the world.
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Professor Leslie CarrProfessor Les Carr is Deputy Director of the Web Science Institute. His research explores how the global communications infrastructure changes our personal, social and economic landscape.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in AI
We offer opportunities to study artificial intelligence at all levels, from undergraduate and master's degrees, to PhDs. On all our courses, you'll benefit from research-informed learning and expertise from across our disciplines, such as computer science, physics, criminology and management. Most of our courses are campus-based, and a number are offered online.
Community engagement
Working with the local community is a key area of our work. We host a range of AI-related activities for staff, students and the public throughout the year.
Get in touch
Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, businessperson or member of the public, our team are here to help.