The Hub is co-organising a workshop as part of the Deep Learning IndabaX event in Kampala, Uganda from 29 July to 2 August 2024.

The workshop will consist of two parallel full day sessions on applications of A.I. in ecology and astrophysics. In the run up to this workshop, Hub members Dr John Ilee and Dr Richard Mann have given introductory talks to the IndabaX cohort on how machine learning and artificial intelligence methods are being applied to cutting edge research in both fields.

John discussed the 'big data' nature of astrophysics, and how new observational facilities such as the Gaia space telescope, the Vera C. Rubin observatory, and the Square Kilometre Array will need to utilise ML novel analysis methods to work through the vast amounts of data that will be generated.

Richard discussed recent research on the use of A.I. in ecology for tracking and understanding animal behaviour, and for automating ecological management tasks such as robotic shepherding of wild animals to protect crops and infrastructure.

You can find the main IndabaX website here, along with instructions on how to register for in-person event.

Astrophysics & AI Workshop

The astrophysics & AI workshop will consist of research talks and hands-on workshops. We have an exciting line-up of speakers arranged, including...

Click here for access to the materials for the AI & Astrophysics workshop.