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Current News

Save the Date! – UK-RAS Showcase Event: Thursday, 12th September, University of Manchester

17/07/2024

We are delighted to announce that we shall be holding a launch event on Thursday the 12th of September for all members of UK-RAS. This will be free to attend and will involve posters, showcases and opportunities to talk, work and network with other members of the community, as well as selected industry participants. We are ...

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17/07/2024

A new Engineering Educates series of challenges for 2024-2026!

Building on established success, the EngEd Robotics Challenge is developed in partnership with world-leading robotics researchers and innovators. All resources are designed for 7-14 year olds, and are aligned to the National Curriculum for England and the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. The subject areas include Design & Technology, Computing, Science and Literacy. For a full ...

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16/07/2024

Funding available from UK-RAS for under-represented groups in Robotics to attend TAROS 2024

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Travel Fund for under-represented groups in Robotics to support early career researchers (ECRs) attending TAROS 2024. UK-RAS can provide support for 10 eligible ECRs to attend the event.  You can find further guidance here and make an application through this online form. Please note we will ...

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12/06/2024

MATS 2024 – Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS)MATS 2024 – call for papers

UK-RAS members might find this interesting – especially those who are interested in Marine Autonomous Systems and also a great way of meeting some people from NERC institutes. Go to main call here. Themes 2024 During MATS 2024 – our 10th event – we aim to explore Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS), to underline its significance ...

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07/06/2024

Introducing the UKRI AI and Robotics Accelerator

Fantastic opportunity for our members with a new UKRI AI and Robotics Accelerator! The UKRI AI and Robotics Accelerator presents a unique opportunity to engage with investors and corporate partners who recognise the transformative potential of your research and can help translate it into innovative products and services. This initiative is designed to create mutual ...

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31/05/2024

Launch – UKRAS STEPS – (UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Strategic Technical Platform) EPSRC project at Leeds

We are pleased to share this exciting news from our members at the University of Leeds: UKRAS STEPS will create a dynamic, person driven strategic technology platform that empowers Research Technicians (RTs) to develop, while building an inclusive community to enhance the environment and delivery of world-class UK RAS research Leeds, United Kingdom, February 26th, ...

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17/05/2024

UK-RAS Network Ad hoc Funding Scheme launched

We are pleased to announce the start of our funding cycle from the University of Manchester Hub of UK-RAS, with the launch of the Ad hoc Funding scheme today. Ad-hoc funding is available to members for up to £2k at 100% full Economic Cost.  We are looking for:   We hope these examples may help, they ...

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