Research & Policy
Academics from across the University of Southampton are conducting pioneering research that both explores and applies artificial intelligence in diverse fields.
Through their expertise and collaboration, they are shaping how AI can be used to build a better world - informing public debate, guiding policy, and ensuring that AI serves the public good.
Research & Policy



Research Highlights
Discover the latest articles and investigations, showcasing how our research in AI changes the world.
Policy papers and engagement
Policy papers and engagement
Policy papers and engagement
Policy papers and engagement
AI@Southampton, in collaboration with the Web Science Institute, plays an active role in shaping the future of AI through policy engagement and national debate.
Explore our publications to learn more about our AI-related research and analysis, read our white papers, and discover policy papers that share the latest developments in AI, web science and data science.
Policy and guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence in UK higher education
by Arjun Awasthi & Achala Gupta, (2025)
Five AIMS: lessons from internet governance for artificial intelligence management strategies
by Wendy Hall, Kieron O'Hara and Pierre Noro (2025)
Large Language Models: Prediction, pollution and projection
by Wendy Hall and Ben Hawes (2024)
Government policy on AI: what should the next administration focus on?
by Ben Hawes and Wendy Hall (2024)
Making AI work for everyone: join the global conversation
by Ben Hawes and Wendy Hall (2024)
New report outlines the growing role of AI in public services
Web Science Institute
Government policy on AI: what should the next administration focus on?
by Ben Hawes and Wendy Hall (2024)
Making AI work for everyone: join the global conversation
by Ben Hawes and Wendy Hall (2024)
New report outlines the growing role of AI in public services
Web Science Institute
Web Science Institute Web Science Institute
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Southampton
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United Kingdom
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University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
We're committed to improving the accessibility of our site. To find out more about how, please read our accessibility statement here
Contact us
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University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
We're committed to improving the accessibility of our site. To find out more about how, please read our accessibility statement here
Policy papers and engagement
AI@Southampton, in collaboration with the Web Science Institute, plays an active role in shaping the future of AI through policy engagement and national debate.
Explore our publications to learn more about our AI-related research and analysis, read our white papers, and discover policy papers that share the latest developments in AI, web science and data science.
Policy and guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence in UK higher education
by Arjun Awasthi & Achala Gupta, (2025)
Five AIMS: lessons from internet governance for artificial intelligence management strategies
by Wendy Hall, Kieron O'Hara and Pierre Noro (2025)
Large Language Models: Prediction, pollution and projection
by Wendy Hall and Ben Hawes (2024)






