The Beyond Academia: AI & Data Science Applications seminar series at the University of Cambridge explores the transformative role of data and artificial intelligence in the world. Designed for postgraduate researchers, early-career academics, and students, the series bridges the gap between high-level research and real-world deployment. Through invited talks from Leaders and Professionals, the series delivers insights into non-academic career pathways and examines the technical, architectural, and operational challenges and opportunities of implementing AI innovation in organisations. The seminars are highly engaging sessions with plenty of opportunity for Q&A with the speaker.

Speaker

Christina Matteotti, Head of Universities, EMEA Partnerships

Biography

Christina leads Google’s engagement with top research universities in EMEA, working to bring the best of Google to researchers, administrators, and students. With a background in building global programmes at the intersection of education, technology, and culture, her previous work has included YouTube’s Futuremakers Programme, a suite of initiatives supporting next generation talent; the Shellac Project with Deutsche Grammophon, digitising 400 of the world’s oldest commercial recordings; and Beethoven’s Global Ode to Joy, developed during the pandemic to show that even thought the world was different, we could still share joy. Christina holds a PhD from King’s College London, where her research explored what happens when traditional hierarchies and ways of accessing knowledge are impacted by technological advancement and change. There’s also a chapter on Indiana Jones, which she’s always happy to discuss.

Registration

Everyone at the University of Cambridge is welcome to attend - the seminar is particularly aimed at PhD students and Early Career Researchers. Registration is essential.

Registration - Deadline Thursday 22nd October, 11 am

Cancellation and No-shows

Please let us know as soon as possible if your plans have changed and you are no longer able to attend. We operate a waiting list for spaces. You should note our Cancellation and No-Show policy, summarised below.

• Delegates who have registered to attend but did not turn up to the event on the day, may be charged a conference fee.

• Charges may be given if less than 7 days' notice is given to the conference organisers. 

   

Seminar Partnership

This seminar is brought to you by C2D3