QS Rank:

224

Loughborough University

Leicestershire
,United Kingdom

Program Name
PhD in Sports

Deadline
July 31st, 2026
Overview
Modern society increasingly relies on responsible and explainable AI automation, intelligent systems, and multi-source data to support AI–human collaborative decision-making in complex socio-technical environments./nThis research theme addresses major technical, environmental, societal, and ethical challenges through interdisciplinary approaches spanning engineering, computer science, telecommunications, neuroscience, political economy, finance, creative media, and sports./nIt aligns closely with the expertise of Loughborough University’s Institute for Digital Technologies, which focuses on advanced digital infrastructures, trustworthy AI, intelligent networks, and immersive technologies to drive meaningful societal impact./nApplicants are expected to focus on at least one of the listed realms including transformative potential of AI, foundational technologies for decision-making, and intelligent innovations in diverse applications for impact./nLocation: London. Start date: October 2026. Project reference: 2026/LUL/IDT.
Ranking
#580
US World and News Report
#351
The World University Rankings
#224
QS World University Rankings
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Application Requirements
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Application Deadlines
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