DERI is a vibrant hub for digital and data science focused on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation with impact
Rapid advances in digitisation and technology are transforming human activity. Experts at DERI focus on all aspects of this digital transformation, from understanding its impact at individual and societal perspective to development and deployment of novel AI-driven technologies that will benefit academia, industry, government and broader society.
We aim to:
DERI is the first “University Research Institute" established as part of Queen Mary’s ambitious Strategy 2030. Our University Research Institutes are envisioned to be research hubs that cut across traditional discipline boundaries and align with our strengths and societal challenges. They create opportunities for scholars from across the university to work together and continue pushing the boundaries of research and innovation. Since its launch, DERI has been joined by the Precision Healthcare University Research Institute.
Each year, the Institute produces an annual report to celebrate successes, and reflect on achievements. Find out more on what the Institute has been up to in our reports below:
DERI Annual Report 2023-2024 [PDF 36,614KB]
Two of our Fellows Dr Philippa Williams and Dr Mark Freestone also discuss being part of the Institute.
Profiles of staff, fellows and students.
DERI is based in Empire House, Whitechapel and offers unrivalled views across the city. Explore the spaces and facilities on offer.
Discover DERI in the media, Fellows and colleagues comment and share their views.