Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Intensive Science

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Intensive Science will train a new generation of PhD students to handle the flood of information coming from next-generation scientific instruments. Modern experiments—from particle colliders to astronomical surveys—generate staggering amounts of data. A single night of observing with a new telescope can produce more information than entire archives from a decade ago. The challenge is no longer just collecting data, but extracting meaningful results from it. This centre addresses a critical skills gap: the shortage of researchers who can combine deep scientific knowledge with advanced computational and statistical methods. This is a training programme, not a single research project. Its impact will be measured in people, not discoveries. Over several years, it will produce dozens of PhD graduates equipped to work at the intersection of physics, computer science, and statistics. These researchers will go on to work in academia, industry, and national laboratories, where their skills will accelerate progress in fields from drug discovery to climate modelling. The centre also strengthens the UK's capacity to lead major international scientific collaborations, ensuring the country can fully exploit its investments in world-class facilities.