Research case studies

Assurance cases which police risk are resulting in safer, more stable computer systems

Completed

Research by academics at City St George's, University of London is ensuring better practice and improved safeguarding in the likelihood of a critical computer-based systems failure.

School: School of Science and Technology

Department: Department of Computer Science

Exploiting digital technologies to benefit people with aphasia

Ongoing

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researchers at City, University of London have been investigating how the fast-developing field of digital technology can be harnessed to help people with aphasia.

School: School of Science and Technology , and School of Health and Medical Sciences

Department: Department of Computer Science , and Department of Interprofessional Healthcare

Research centre: Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design

GenderMag - a process to find and fix gender barriers in technology design

Ongoing

The Gender Inclusiveness Magnifier (GenderMag) is a systematic method to find and fix gender barriers in technology, resulting in more inclusive and usable technology for everyone.

School: School of Science and Technology

Department: Department of Computer Science

Research centre: Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design

Helping users to gamble responsibly

Completed

Software which allows safer online betting by predicting early signs of gambling-related problems.

School: School of Science and Technology

Department: Department of Computer Science

Revealing the link between cryptocurrency coding and market behaviour

Ongoing

Dr Baronchelli’s research shows that 4% of developers contribute to the code of two or more cryptocurrencies, challenging the ‘code is law’ principle which would grant transparency to cryptocurrencies

School: School of Science and Technology

Department: Department of Mathematics

Smarter and safer railway journeys

Ongoing

Sensor technology that helps keep trains out of trouble, engineers safer and customers happier.

School: School of Science and Technology

Department: Department of Computer Science

Social media ‘bots’ used to boost political messages during Brexit referendum

Ongoing

Research by Dr Marco Bastos discovers how a network of automated social media accounts were used on Twitter to artificially amplify electoral messages during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign.

School: School of Policy and Global Affairs

Department: Department of Sociology and Criminology

Using artificial intelligence to spot the signs of diabetic eye disease

Ongoing

AI could help identify diabetic retinopathy faster and reduce NHS screening costs, improving early detection and patient outcomes.

School: School of Health and Medical Sciences

Department: Department of Population Health and Policy