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Part of the University of Bristol, BDFI is a £100m initiative to develop cutting-edge digital innovation, and transform the way we create digital technologies, for more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous futures.
🎯 The Grand Finale: Team Pitches at the BT Leader Lab

After two days packed with insight and collaboration, we’ve reached the moment where it all comes together.
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🌟 BT Leader Lab Dinner! 🌟

Day 1 of BT Leaders Lab wrapped up in style at the iconic M Shed! We were treated to a thought-provoking keynote from Professor Sue Turner, exploring the concept of “leadership by deletion” and how clarity and focus can transform leadership in the age of AI.
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We’re thrilled to host the BT Leaders Lab here at the Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI), University of Bristol.

Over the next two days, the cohort will:
✅ Hear thought-provoking talks
✅ Tour BDFI’s unique facilities
✅ Dive into team sessions
✅ Pitch their projects to academic experts
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
📢 The July newsletter is out! 📢

Read about:
🌍 International Digital Futures Network summer symposium
🏆 Our new building award
🎥 Our new short film
🤖 An update on an aerial robots project

....and much more besides!

Read here 👉 bit.ly/40n0VzJ
July 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Designing EdTech for Equity: a workshop for teachers and developers

📆 Friday 4 July
📍BDFI, 65 Avon Street, Bristol

Open to teachers and EdTech colleagues.

Lunch, certificates of participation and teaching supply cover provided.

Find out more and secure your place 👇

bit.ly/40q5XLz
June 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Our March newsletter is out!

Read more about:
👨‍🏫 our new academic co-director
📽️ a blog on video streams and sustainability
🌱 seedcorn project outcomes
📢 upcoming events

...and much more besides 👀

Read here 👉 bit.ly/4iH2HCz
March 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Welcome to our latest joiners! 👏

Raul Santos-Rodriguez has started as new academic co-director at BDFI.

Ning Wang joins BDFI as Professor of Energy Efficient Telecommunication Networks.

Great to have you both on board!

Read more: bit.ly/417WXeQ
February 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM