University of Derby: Announces innovative collaboration with Aquis
- The University of Derby secured government funding for a new knowledge transfer partnership with a company at the cutting edge of the financial sector
- Aquis Exchange PLC and the University are to collaborate on a research and development project based around machine learning
- Machine learning is the study of computer algorithms which adapt and improve through experience, and a form of artificial intelligence
- The University’s role is to recruit recent graduates with the skills required by the company to undertake the project
- The partnership backed by a £151,000 government grant delivered by Innovate UK
- The University has worked on KTPs with companies in a variety of different industries, from engineering to tourism