Biomedical Data Analytics News
Open Call for PhD Applications 鈥� Intake 2026/27
Are you passionate about AI, computational pathology, and biomedical image analysis? The TIA Centre at Warwick is inviting applications for PhD positions starting in the academic year 2026/27.
The TIA Centre is a leading research hub focused on AI-driven tissue image analysis, enabling breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis, digital pathology, and translational medicine. Our researchers have pioneered deep learning models for cancer detection, won various international challenge competitions in computational pathology, and received recognition at top medical imaging conferences such as MICCAI and ISBI. TIA鈥檚 strong partnerships with the NHS and industry ensure that our research has real-world clinical impact. As a PhD student, you will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary world-leading community of experts, with access to state-of-the-art imaging and computing facilities, global collaborations, and opportunities to publish in leading journals. A limited number of studentships may be available for exceptional candidates; self-funded and externally funded applicants are also welcome. Read more.
Lucy Fox Joins the TIA Centre as TIA Coordinator
We are delighted to announce that Lucy Fox has been appointed as the new TIA Coordinator. Lucy has experience of working in higher education and has recently submitted her dissertation for a PhD in Sociology, making her particularly well-placed to support PhD students within the centre.
Lucy has said 鈥淚 am delighted to be joining the TIA Centre team and look forward to supporting their critical and cutting-edge work鈥�. Lucy has been appointed initially on a six-month contract.
TIA Centre: Our Year in Numbers
We鈥檙e excited to share a snapshot of our achievements and activities over the past year at the TIA Centre. From conference organisation to PhD graduations, it鈥檚 been a busy and rewarding period. Take a look at our Year in Numbers here.
Latest academic promotions
We are very happy to announce recent promotions in the department:
- has been promoted to Professor
- Dr Alex Dixon has been promoted to Associate Professor
Many congratulations to our colleagues for all their achievements!
DCS Student Helps Uncover and Fix Mobile Network Security Flaw
Warwick undergraduate Sasha Shaw has helped uncover and responsibly disclose a security flaw in a UK mobile network as part of his dissertation project, supervised by Professor Feng Hao. The vulnerability has now been patched, and Sasha has been recognised by BT on its responsible disclosure Hall of Fame. His project examined the security of the SIP stack over VoLTE and highlights the real-world impact that student cybersecurity research can have.
Paolo Turrini Highly Commended in WAPCE
Congratulations to Dr Paolo Turrini, who has been highly commended in the Community Impact category of the 2026 Warwick Awards for Public and Community Engagement (WAPCE).
The award recognises Paolo's work as founder and chair of the Temperance Philosophy Club in Leamington Spa, a free monthly forum that brings people together from across the local community to explore ethical, social and philosophical questions in an open, inclusive and non-polarising environment.
Since launching in September 2024, the club has welcomed around 500 participants, creating opportunities for dialogue, critical thinking and lifelong learning. Through these discussions, the initiative has helped strengthen connections between the 神马福利影片 and the wider community, while demonstrating how academic ideas can inspire meaningful public engagement beyond the campus.
The WAPCE awards celebrate the contributions Warwick staff and students make in engaging communities locally, nationally and internationally. Paolo's recognition highlights the impact that thoughtful, community-focused initiatives can have in bringing people together and fostering informed discussion on issues that matter.
Congratulations to Paolo on this well-deserved recognition.