Training
AI Training
An introduction to artificial intelligence
This free online short course investigates the historical, ethical and social issues surrounding this technology. It is aimed at people interested in understanding where this technology has come from, the kinds of opportunities it brings to modern and future societies, but also the risks it presents, and what steps we might take to avoid such risks. Click here for more details.
Elements of AI
The Elements of AI is a series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki. We want to encourage as broad a group of people as possible to learn what AI is, what can (and can’t) be done with AI, and how to start creating AI methods. The courses combine theory with practical exercises and can be completed at your own pace. Click here for more details.
AI for Everyone
This is a Free to Audit course for anyone interested in learning Artificial Intelligence. Andrew Ng, a co-founder of Coursera and an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, will teach this course. This course is an excellent introduction to Artificial Intelligence for complete beginners. Click here for more details.
Introduction To Artificial Intelligence For Clinical Researchers
The ‘Introduction To Artificial Intelligence For Clinical Researchers’ e-learning course sits on NIHR Learn, an online NIHR platform that’s used to deliver accredited learning programmes. NIHR Learn is available to anyone directly employed by the NHS, UK universities and other publicly funded organisations conducting and supporting clinical research. Click here for more details.
Introduction to Machine Learning in R – virtual classroom (2025 May 13 – 16)
This is course covers the fundamentals of machine learning and the methodology for applying these to real-world analytics problems. The course outlines the stages involved in a machine learning analysis, and walks through how to perform them using the R programming language and the caret library. Click here for more details.
AI Python for Beginners
This course is designed to help you leverage the power of Python programming. This four-part course teaches you to code practical AI applications from day one, whether you’re an experienced programmer, or writing “Hello, World!” for the first time. Click here for more details.
PhD Opportunities
Fully Funded Studentships – EPSRC DRIVE-Health CDT in Data-Driven Health (DRIVE-Health)
Application Closing Date: 30 January 2025
Fully funded studentships available for October 2025. Co-created with the NHS, patients, health tech and pharma, this interdisciplinary PhD training programme at King’s College London is delivered within an active NHS environment and focuses on optimising informatics technologies to address complex global healthcare challenges. By combining academic rigour with real-world applications, the EPSRC DRIVE-Health bridges the gap between complex healthcare needs and technological advancements. Click here for more details.
Up-coming Course(s)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare and Clinical Research
Course Coordinator: Jingky Lozano-Kuehne
Date & Time: TBA
Venue: Online or in-person (at Newcastle University)
Course Information