2025 Beatrice Hill Tinsley Lecture, with Professor Anna Scaife
This event was on May 26th 2025. Thank you to all those who attended - we hope you enjoyed the evening!
Registration for lecture by Professor Anna Scaife, Monday 26th May 2025:
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About the speaker
Professor Anna Scaife is a leading astrophysicist based at the University of Manchester, where she holds the position of Professor of Radio Astronomy and leads the Jodrell Bank Interferometry Centre of Excellence.
Her research focuses on using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyse vast datasets in radio astronomy, particularly from projects like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). She is deeply involved in developing computational methods to extract scientific insights from these data, with a special interest in addressing uncertainty and bias in AI applications for astrophysics.
In addition to her technical contributions, Professor Scaife plays a key role in international collaborations, such as leading the computing design for the European SKA Regional Data Centre. She also spearheads initiatives aimed at fostering scientific talent, including training programmes for students from Southern Africa and Latin America. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition by the World Economic Forum as one of the top 30 scientists under 40 and prestigious awards like the Royal Astronomical Society’s Jackson-Gwilt Medal.