diff --git a/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/ai-for-biomedicine.md b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/ai-for-biomedicine.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..345d2cb --- /dev/null +++ b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/ai-for-biomedicine.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# 🧬 AI for Biomedicine +### *AI systems that advance biology, medicine, and healthcare.* + +This pillar applies machine intelligence to understand biological systems, support clinical decisions, and accelerate discoveries. + +--- + +## πŸ” Research Areas + +- Medical imaging and diagnostics +- Molecular biology, genomics & drug discovery +- Public health and epidemiological modelling +- Personalised & preventive medicine +- Clinical decision support +- Computational physiology + +--- + +## 🎯 Impact + +From early detection to personalised treatment pathways, biomedically-aligned AI drives meaningful real-world impact, and saves lives. + +[← Back to Nexus Labs](/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/) diff --git a/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/computational-foundations.md b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/computational-foundations.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..51b4183 --- /dev/null +++ b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/computational-foundations.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# πŸ“ Computational Foundations +### *The mathematical bedrock of modern AI.* + +This pillar advances the theoretical and algorithmic structures behind AI systems. + +--- + +## πŸ” Research Areas + +- Machine learning theory +- Optimisation and numerical computation +- Statistical methods +- Logic, reasoning, and knowledge representation +- Probabilistic modelling +- Decision theory and planning + +--- + +## 🎯 Why It Matters + +Robust theory creates scalable, explainable, and reliable AI systems, forming the foundation of all other pillars. + +[← Back to Nexus Labs](/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/) diff --git a/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/embodied-intelligence.md b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/embodied-intelligence.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..329062b --- /dev/null +++ b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/embodied-intelligence.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# πŸ€– Embodied Intelligence +### *Where physical interaction becomes intelligence.* + +**Embodied Intelligence** studies how intelligence emerges from interacting with the physical world, blending robotics, perception, control, and agentic reasoning. + +--- + +## πŸ” Research Areas + +- Robot learning and control +- Multi-agent systems +- Human–robot interaction +- Vision-language-action models +- Sim2Real transfer +- Embodied cognition + +--- + +## 🧩 What We Explore + +Projects span robotic locomotion, manipulation, reinforcement learning for control, and real-world deployment of embodied agents. + +[← Back to Nexus Labs](/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/human-centered-ai.md b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/human-centered-ai.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..014e016 --- /dev/null +++ b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/human-centered-ai.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence +### *AI built for humans, with humans, and around human values.* + +This pillar focuses on AI systems that remain interpretable, trustworthy, ethical, and collaborative. + +--- + +## πŸ” Research Areas + +- Visual computing and multimodal perception +- Explainability, transparency, and safety +- Human–AI interaction and collaboration +- Human-in-the-loop learning +- Evaluation frameworks for responsible AI + +--- + +## 🎯 Our Goal + +AI should augment human abilities, not replace them, while remaining accountable to the people it serves. + +[← Back to Nexus Labs](/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/index.mdx b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/index.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eb126ca --- /dev/null +++ b/our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/index.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,89 @@ +# πŸ“˜ Nexus Labs +### *The UK’s Largest Student-Run AI Research Labs* + +Welcome to the **Nexus Labs**, the research division of the **UCL Artificial Intelligence Society**, where students, researchers, and innovators collaborate to build the next generation of AI systems. + +Our mission is simple: **empower students to produce high-quality, impactful AI research** through structure, mentorship, and visibility on a larger stage. + +--- + +## 🌟 What We Are + +Nexus Labs is UCL’s central hub for student-powered AI research. +We provide: + +- πŸ‘₯ Research communities organised into thematic pillars +- πŸ› οΈ Skill-building workshops, seminars, and technical mentorship +- πŸ“Š Demo days, poster sessions, and peer evaluation +- πŸ”¬ Access to advanced research tools +- 🎀 Presentation opportunities with academics and industry +- πŸ† Support in preparing submissions for top conferences + - NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR + - CVPR, ACL, EMNLP + - SIGGRAPH, ICRA, IROS, CHI, UIST, and more + +--- + +## 🧭 Our Research Pillars + +Explore our four core pillars: + +- 🧬 [AI for Biomedicine](our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/ai-for-biomedicine.md) +- πŸ“ [Computational Foundations](our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/computational-foundations.md) +- πŸ€– [Embodied Intelligence](our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/embodied-intelligence.md) +- πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ [Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence](our-initiatives/Nexus-Labs/Research Pillars/human-centered-ai.md) + +--- + +## πŸ§ͺ Research Tracks + +### πŸŽ“ Advanced Track +For experienced student-researchers ready to commit to ambitious, high-impact projects. + +- Intensive mentorship +- Structured research expectations +- Professional guidance +- Eligibility for advanced computational resources + +Members struggling to maintain the required pace may be moved to the **Exploratory Track** for a more flexible environment. + +### 🌱 Exploratory Track +For students exploring AI research or developing early-stage ideas. + +- Foundational workshops +- Light mentorship +- Emphasis on creativity and experimentation +- Access to all Nexus Labs events + +--- + +## πŸ› οΈ Research Framework + +Our structured research cycle ensures meaningful growth for all students: + +1. **Pillar Pools** β€” Join a community aligned with your interests +2. **Team Formation** β€” We help match complementary skills +3. **Workshops & Seminars** β€” Held bi-monthly across all pillars +4. **Peer Evaluation** β€” Demos and poster sessions to refine work +5. **Visibility** β€” Public presentations and showcase events +6. **Conference Preparation** β€” Support for writing & submitting papers + +--- + +## πŸ“… Timeline & Research Culture + +Key conferences our teams target: + +- **NeurIPS β€’ ICML β€’ ICLR** +- **CVPR β€’ SIGGRAPH β€’ IROS** +- **ACL β€’ EMNLP** +- **CHI β€’ UIST** + +Throughout the year, we emphasise: + +- ❓ *Be specific. Keep questioning.* +- πŸ”„ *Stay connected. Stay motivated.* +- πŸ” *Research thoroughly.* +- 🧩 *Build and prove ASAP.* + +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/our-initiatives/nexus-labs.md b/our-initiatives/nexus-labs.md deleted file mode 100644 index 356b33f..0000000 --- a/our-initiatives/nexus-labs.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: 🧬 Nexus Labs -sidebar_position: 3 ---- - -Nexus Labs aims to build an ecosystem driving **successful student-powered research in AI**. - -Academic research is a great undertaking, particularly while balancing studies and extracurricular activities. Exploring artificial intelligence requires time, dedication, and collaboration – **a team is the way to go**. - -Through learning by doing, students are provided a space to share, brainstorm, and be creative in their research. With clear project aims and progression steps, Nexus Labs is committed to following through. - -Students are connected with **tutors and experts** who guide the research teams and provide mentorship. **Each project is unique**: the research approach is multi-pronged and the training provided specifically tailored. - -Five core pillars are at the heart of the work done at Nexus Labs: - -- Neuroscience; -- Natural Language Processing; -- Sustainability; -- Machine Vision and Robotics; -- Responsible AI. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/our-initiatives/tutorials/2025-2026/intro-to-ai.md b/our-initiatives/tutorials/2025-2026/intro-to-ai.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7d8a107 --- /dev/null +++ b/our-initiatives/tutorials/2025-2026/intro-to-ai.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +sidebar_position: 2 +--- + +# 0: Introduction to AI + +**Date: 2nd October 2024** + +πŸ’‘ We're excited to present our **Introduction to Artificial Intelligence** tutorial session! In this session, we'll take you on a journey to understand the different perspectives on AI and its evolution. We will also cover definitions of the key components of AI, including **Machine Learning** (ML) and **Deep Learning** (DL). **Generative AI**, especially models like GPT-3 and updated versions of this, has created significant attention in recent years. These models have demonstrated the ability to **generate human-like text and creative content** across multiple areas, ranging from **text to image and audio synthesis**. We will showcase some of these examples in the session! Please note that though this session is introducing what AI is in general, we will be mainly **focusing our series on ML**. πŸ’‘ + +You can access our **demonstration notebook** here: πŸ“˜ [**Tutorial 0 Notebook**](https://github.com/UCLAIS/ml-tutorials-season-5/blob/main/week-0/ai_code_examples.ipynb) + +You can access our **slides** here: πŸ’» [**Tutorial 0 Slides**](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSEETkOlo/6odBSGgHuNmrCqUAUwCbAA/view?utm_content=DAGSEETkOlo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor) + +The **recording** from this session is available here: 🎀 [**Tutorial 0 Recording**](https://youtu.be/3E5aampSpvc) diff --git a/src/data/committee.js b/src/data/committee.js index 7caa874..1a10536 100644 --- a/src/data/committee.js +++ b/src/data/committee.js @@ -142,10 +142,16 @@ const committee = { members: [ { name: 'Edwin Redhead', - position: 'Head of Nexus Labs', - image: 'edwin_redhead.jpg', + position: 'Co-lead Nexus Labs', + image: 'edwin.jpg', course: 'MEng Robotics and AI (2nd year)', }, + { + name: 'Aiden (Yiliu) Li,', + position: 'Co-lead Nexus Labs', + image: 'aiden.jpeg', + course: 'BSc Comp Sci (3rd year)', + }, ], }, // { diff --git a/static/img/committee/aiden.jpeg b/static/img/committee/aiden.jpeg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9d52773 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/img/committee/aiden.jpeg differ diff --git a/static/img/committee/edwin.jpg b/static/img/committee/edwin.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bf2251f Binary files /dev/null and b/static/img/committee/edwin.jpg differ