Q 1: What research does The Alan Turing Institute undertake?
Ans: The Alan Turing Institute leads two major areas of research. While the first one is to undertake and apply artificial intelligence research, the second one is to pioneer collaboration with the arts and humanities community with the help of data science and artificial intelligence.
Q 2: Are there nationality or other eligibility restrictions?
Ans: There is no nationality-related restriction at the Alan Turing Institute. However, the applicants need to confirm that they will be able to stay and work legally in the UK during the time of their study at the institute. Also, the institute does not take any responsibility for the required visa or work permit.
Q 3: Do I need to do an English test if I have a degree from a UK University?
Ans: If you are coming from a country where English is not the first language, you do need to take a standardised language test before getting admission into a university in the UK. Pearson Test of English (PTE), Test o English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language (TOEFL) – these are some of those tests.
Q 4: How did the Institute shape its research agenda?
Ans: In 2018, Alan Turing Institute launched a set of eight research challenges, which were developed under the supervision of partners and researchers. These challenges represent the broader areas of applied science which the institute works in. However, the Turing does not lead the research alone. The research agenda relies heavily on significant collaboration and partnerships.
Q 5: Is it possible to join the Institute at a different time of the year?
Ans: Enrichment students have the option to join Alan Turing Institute in either October or January. Apart from these two times, it is not currently possible to apply for deferred entry in the enrichment program at the institute. The lengths of the enrichment schemes at Turing are 6, 9, and 12 months.
