In collaboration with Visioning Lab, the Research Software Engineering team has developed Ontology Maker, an AI-powered platform that helps international teams manage key terminology across languages and disciplines. Initially focused on the temporary architecture sector, the tool simplifies the creation of multilingual glossaries to support faster, more effective disaster response.

Our Research Software Engineers, in close collaboration with the Department of Computer Science, teamed up with local SME, voxANN, to build an AI pipeline that links English and Spanish for smooth, high-quality dubbing — unlocking smarter, scalable media localisation.

Research IT has played a key role in the Turing Innovation Catalyst programme which aims to accelerate Greater Manchester's growth into a global AI superpower.  The programme recently won Tech Hub of the year at the 2024 Prolific North Tech Awards.