MARS: Mathematics for AI in Real-world Systems

MARS: Mathematics for AI in Real-world Systems is a UK Centre for research and teaching that will rapidly expand research capability in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster University. MARS will transform research at the interface between dynamical systems modelling and machine learning by developing a deeper understanding of the mathematics underpinning Artificial Intelligence (AI). By integrating cutting-edge AI methods and approaches with applied mathematics, MARS will improve the reliability, trustworthiness and effectiveness of AI to tackle hard challenges in real-world situations in Cyber Security, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Health. Working in close collaboration with academia, industry and government partners to enhance innovation, MARS will become a leader in applied next-generation mathematics research. MARS will also build a fresh talent pipeline to address the major skills gap in foundational mathematics for real-world modelling through the development of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. MARS is a £22m strategic investment funded by £13m from the Research England Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme and a further £9m from Lancaster University.