Learning & guides
User research foundations
Guidance on learning user needs, planning research and using findings to improve a service. Start with the introduction and planning guides.
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AI tutoring outperforms in-class active learning: an RCT introducing a novel research-based design in an authentic educational setting
The study reported stronger learning outcomes from a deliberately designed AI tutor than from the comparison active-learning lessons. The tutor incorporated pedagogical guidance rather than offering unrestricted chat alone.
Ethics & AI cases
Becoming an ethical researcher
Scenarios explore decisions before, during and after research: sensitive topics, insider relationships, power, participants’ voices, sponsors and dissemination. Designed to complement postgraduate study.
Learning & guides
Common terms: UX, research & AI
Plain-English definitions, examples and source links for beginners.
Learning & guides
Design an accessible research poster
Reading order, meaningful headings, figure descriptions, contrast and an accessible digital companion.
Ethics & AI cases
Getting informed consent for user research
A practical account of participant information, observers, recording, evidence of consent and accessible consent formats. It also addresses research with colleagues inside an organisation.
Learning & guides
Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR)
Digital-health research relevant to co-design, usability, interventions and patient experience.
People
NUS Computing: embodied-AI research groups
NUS’s AI group directory includes Learning for Embodied Minds and Agents (LEMA) and the Manipulation and General Intelligence Control (MAGIC) Lab.
Ethics & AI cases
Publicly visible does not settle whether research is ethical
Examines privacy expectations, consent, covert observation, identity and cross-border responsibilities in online communities. Visibility alone does not resolve the ethical questions around collecting or publishing people’s contributions.
Learning & guides
Qualitative research
Research that examines experiences, meanings and processes through material such as observations, interviews and documents.
Learning & guides
Quantitative research
Research that uses numerical measurements to describe patterns or test questions, with attention to how data were collected and analysed.
Learning & guides
Research databases & open journals
Find original UX, HCI and design research and assess its evidence.
Ethics & AI cases
Umeå University: protecting sensitive research material
IMY reported inadequate protection of sensitive research records in cloud storage, transmission of sensitive material through unencrypted email, and failure to report the incident as a personal data breach.
Learning & guides
User research (UX research)
Systematic enquiry into people’s needs, behaviour and circumstances to inform decisions about products and services.
Jobs & PhDs
CO-STAR · human–robot interaction for healthcare
Develop robot-learning and social-reasoning methods for assistive robots, with evaluation in hospital settings. Relevant to human–robot interaction, but strong mathematics, machine learning and programming are essential. Start: October 2027; supervisor Dr Oya Celiktutan.
Jobs & PhDs
Citizen-Centred Artificial Intelligence · CDT studentships
Investigate AI with citizens and communities through design, HCI, social research, governance and technology. Applicants from design and professional backgrounds are welcomed; prior AI expertise or a first degree in computer science is not required. Part-time study can be requested.
Jobs & PhDs
Trustworthy Human-Centred AI for Health and Society
Research human-centred health AI through adaptive rehabilitation, explainable decision support or governance of autonomous systems. This is a technically oriented programme for computing, AI and related backgrounds. Preferred start: 13 September 2027; part-time scholarships may be available.
Jobs & PhDs
FUTUREFAUNA · animal–computer interaction
Design and build interactive technologies around the needs and agency of zoo animals. HCI user-study and research-method experience is sought; strong applicants outside computing are welcome if they can demonstrate technical development ability. Planned start: 1 June 2027.
Jobs & PhDs
Designing Responsible NLP · integrated PhD studentships
Design and investigate real-world language technologies through HCI, design, linguistics, informatics, law and humanities. Suitable for applicants bringing design or research expertise rather than only computer science. Typically a relevant 2:1 and/or master’s; substantial relevant professional…
Jobs & PhDs
Modelling Dialogue Understandability in Media Using Listener Types and AI
An adjacent route into human-centred media research for applicants with machine learning, audio engineering or speech-processing experience. This is a technical research opportunity rather than a general UX design studentship.
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