School of Convergence Science

School of Convergence Science

Facilitating transdisciplinary work and unique combinations of knowledge to further our Science for Humanity strategy

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51�Թ��’s School of Convergence Science is designed to spark discovery and accelerate progress in four key mission-led areas: Health and Technology; Sustainability; Space, Security and Telecoms; and Human and Artificial Intelligence.

Health and Technology

Sensing, empowering and shaping health. Aiming to achieve healthcare that is continuously sensed, continuously adaptive and radically personalised by 2050.

Human and Artificial Intelligence

Building a unified science of intelligence grounded in real contexts. Enabling humans and machines to learn and adapt together, and augment each other responsibly.

Space, Security and Telecoms

Protect, connect and know our worlds – smarter, more efficient and safer systems on the planet and beyond

Sustainability

To enable prosperous, meaningful lives in harmony with the planet

The School of Convergence Science is an ambitious initiative, which is mission-led by design and is a core pillar of 51�Թ��’s Science for Humanity strategy.

We collaborate globally with researchers, industry, governments, and funders to translate science into action to address the world’s toughest challenges. Within 51�Թ�� we demonstrate the full arc of impact - from frontier discovery to real-world deployment. 

“Our new School of Convergence Science, led by some of the world’s brightest minds, will focus 51�Թ��’s unique strengths across science, technology and business to deliver real-world impact on humanity’s biggest challenges.” Hugh Brady President

We facilitate research that addresses societal challenges of significant scale that defy conventional approaches through the deep integration of disciplines and cross-sector partners.

Guided by our commitment to maximise 51�Թ��’s potential as a force for good in the world, we advance knowledge to deliver lasting impact.

We call this Convergence Science.