AIMLAC 2026 Conference
Conference Experience
PhD researchers from Bangor University’s School of Computer Science and Engineering presented their work at the 2026 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Computing (AIMLAC) Doctoral Training Conference, held in Cardiff on 13 May.
AIMLAC is an EPSRC-funded doctoral training initiative led by Swansea University in partnership with Bangor, Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Bristol. The annual conference brings together doctoral researchers, graduates and leading academics to share ideas, showcase research, and explore future opportunities in AI and advanced computing.
Four PhD researchers from Bangor’s Human-Centred Computing research group travelled to Cardiff to take part in the full programme.
Rhiannon’s talk, “Field Guide: Explanatory Visualisation for Women’s Return-to-Play in Grassroots Football”, explored how visualisation can support participation and recovery in sport. She was joined by Shannon Jones, who co-presented technical elements of their collaborative work on measuring grassroots football participation. Together, they delivered a confident and engaging presentation, handling audience questions with expertise.
Later in the programme, Daniel Farmer presented his research on “Neural Network-Enabled Visual Analytics Workflows for Environmental Applications”, drawing on work with Rothamsted Research North Wyke Farm Platform.
The day concluded with a career panel discussion and conference dinner, giving students further opportunities to connect with peers, organisers and speakers in an informal setting. These interactions are a key part of the AIMLAC experience, helping students build lasting collaborations and confidence within the research community.
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