Inside the UK’s most powerful AI supercomputer
11th fastest in the world, 4th greenest and the most powerful based at a university
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BriCS leaders recognised among world's most influential figures in scientific computing
We are celebrating the inclusion of our Director, Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith, and Chief Technology Officer, Dr Sadaf Alam, in the inaugural SCW75 list, launched this week by Scientific Computing World.
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Isambard-AI supercomputer powers £500m UK Sovereign AI fund
Sovereign AI is the UK Government’s bet to back homegrown AI founders to drive growth and create jobs across the UK.
AI Minister takes the stage with global tech giants as UK AI partnerships shine at University of Bristol summit
Researchers, policymakers and technology leaders have gathered in Bristol this week for the Isambard Summit 2026 (IS26), showcasing how investment in AI and advanced computing is helping deliver the UK Government’s growth and industrial strategy.
England's mayors and ministers gather in West Country for first time
The West of England's Mayor welcomed ministers and fellow mayors for the first time to the West Innovation Arc Growth Zone - the fastest growing part of the West, which is itself the country's fastest growing regional economy. The Mayoral Council was today hosted in South Gloucestershire at NCC, the University of Bristol's world-leading research and development centre.
UK’s fastest supercomputer and the future of robotics showcased as the Prince of Wales visits Bristol
The Prince of Wales learnt about the incredible research and innovation taking place at the University of Bristol when he visited two of its world-leading research facilities today (22 January).
BriCS sponsored ‘Isambards’ SCC team come top in AI benchmarking at SC25
Our student cluster team, the 'Isambards' made history at this year's SC25 conference in St Louis, Missouri, by being the first UK-based team to compete in the in-person student cluster competition (SCC).