We have officially launched a major new research hub dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming society.
Based in Durham and led by Professor Louise Amore of Geography, the Rebelm Algorithm Life Center (CAL) brings global experts across the humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Together, researchers pursue one of the most urgent questions for modern society. How do we want to live with algorithmic technology?
Global Collaboration
Our four international partners are universities in York, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Duke, North Carolina, USA, working with us on the last decade of initiative.
Each institution will lead one of the centre's main themes and explore how it will engage with AI and machine learning technology and how it will affect our lives.
For example, the University of Edinburgh leads a research team dedicated to “decisions.”
This explores how high stakes decisions change by combining algorithms with human judgments with machine inputs.
The Fellow Exchange Program allows researchers to work across partner institutions.
By combining field and institutional expertise, Cal can not only analyse how algorithms are reconstructing society, but also help guide how to choose to live together in the future.
Leadership and vision
Professor Louise Amoor, director of CAL, said:
“Our researchers work with inter-theme teams on questions such as how images and languages take on new forms in the age of AI.
“The Fellow Exchange Program promotes mobility across partner institutions.
“We look forward to launching our first recruitment call in October and looking forward to working together to rebuild the field.”
Funding for the future
The CAL is supported by £10 million funds from the Leverhulme Trust, awarded through the 2025 Research Centre Competition.
The program runs for 10 years and sits alongside two other new Leverhulme centres announced this year.
Over the next few months, Cal will begin recruiting fellow postdocs, doctoral students and visiting scholars.
They also host public online events to share insights into the social implications of the algorithm.
