Research and Development
KMi Research
We develop and integrate technology into human activities to support human and environmental needs and augment societal capabilities to influence and respond to changing circumstances. We believe strongly in the social justice mission of the OU, and conduct research in computing technologies for the social good.
Research Themes
Socially Responsible Research
Aligning our research themes with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Social Data Science
Studying online grooming, radicalisation, misinformation and misogyny
Scholarly Information
Delivering credible scientific information to tens of millions of people each month
Computing Research
Undertaking Distinctive, Leading Edge Research
Biodiversity Citizen Science
Integrating AI into Citizen Science practice to take on challenges around biodiversity
Smart Cities
The use of sensors and analytics to enhance city life and promote sustainability
Distributed Ledgers & Blockchain
A decentralised technology which underpins the crypto currency Bitcoin
Ideation and Deliberation in Society
Resolving complex problems by collective sensemaking, argumentation and deliberation
Learning Analytics
Applying data analytics to student data to predict outcomes and flag issues
Equality and Diversity
Diversity helps makes KMi both a successful institute and a highly motivating place to be
