
GCRC Ageing Society - Nurturing Health and Independence from Cradle to Age

GCRC Clean Growth - Automatic Control Engineering for a Sustainable Future
Automatic control engineering (ACE) plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable development and addressing global challenges. ACE is at the forefront of clean growth, from optimising power grids and manufacturing processes to enhancing agricultural efficiency and mitigating climate change. By developing advanced control systems, ACE contributes to a more sustainable future.

GCRC Future Mobility - Driving Smarter Systems
Automatic Control Engineering (ACE) is at the forefront of revolutionising transportation. By developing advanced control systems, ACE enables the creation of intelligent and efficient transportation networks. From optimising traffic flow in smart cities to ensuring the safe operation of autonomous vehicles, ACE is essential for building the future of mobility.

GCRC AI and Data - Powering the AI Revolution
Automatic Control Engineering (ACE) is a cornerstone of today’s artificial intelligence and data science. Through techniques like systems identification, signal processing, and adaptive control, ACE provides the essential tools for training and deploying intelligent systems. By developing algorithms that enable machines to learn and adapt, ACE is driving innovation in fields such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, and predictive analytics.
ABOUT US
ACE unites experts in automation across AI & Data, Clean Growth, Future Mobility, and Ageing Society. We aim to drive research and global leadership in next-generation automation and control. Together with industry and research partners, we will tackle critical societal challenges and shape a brighter future.
LATEST NEWS

Post-Event Blog: Industry Workshop on the Role of Automatic Control in Future Mobility
On 7 May 2025, Cranfield University played host to a high-impact dynamic gathering of minds at the Industry Workshop on the Role of Automatic Control in Future Mobility, organised by the ACE Network’s Future Mobility Subgroup. The event brought together a vibrant mix of industry leaders, policymakers, academic researchers, and innovators to explore how automatic control is shaping the future of transport across air, road, rail, and marine sectors.

AI and Data Talk Series
We are thrilled to announce the AI and Data Talk Series — an engaging lecture series presented by the ACE AI and Data Grand Challenge Research Committee. This series aims to elevate awareness and foster dialogue among a diverse audience, including established researchers, industry professionals, and early career scholars, about the vital intersection of control theory and AI technologies.

Post-Event Blog: ACE Network Inaugural Annual Forum- A Focus on Collaboration and Innovation
On 24 March 2025, St Hugh’s College, Oxford, hosted the ACE Network’s first Annual Forum. The event brought together researchers, industry partners, and academics to discuss current challenges and future opportunities in automatic control and related fields.

Inspiring Innovation through Industry-Academia Collaboration
The ACE Network, in collaboration with MathWorks, invites early-career researchers, senior academics, and industry professionals to a dynamic full-day event on June 5, 2025, in Cambridge.

ACE Industry Workshop on the Role of Automatic Control in Future Mobility
We are pleased to announce an upcoming Industry Workshop on the Role of Automatic Control in Future Mobility, taking place on 7

ACE Centre of Excellence Consultation and Sustainability of ACE
Help Shape the Future of the UK Control Community At core part of ACE Network’s mission is a bold aim: to establish
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Join the ACE Network and be part of shaping the future of control engineering. By becoming a member, you’ll gain access to a community of experts, stay updated on the latest advancements, and contribute to groundbreaking research.
