Socially Progressive AI Lab (SPAI-Lab)
Where Interdisciplinary Humanities-Led Research Shapes the Future of AI
The Socially Progressive AI Lab (SPAI-Lab) is the University of Strathclyde's hub for impactful research, collaborative bids, engagement and networking—shaping policy, technical design and regulation in Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Based in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, SPAI-Lab involves colleagues from all the faculties (Engineering, Science, Strathclyde Business School), bridging humanities‑led approaches and tech‑centred methods. The Lab's research and activities are guided by a commitment to socially progressive deployment of AI that advances equity, upholds human rights and serves the public good.
Who's Involved
The SPAI-Lab brings together over 90 experts from across the University and is co-led by Dr Esperanza Miyake and Professor Guido Noto La Diega and is supported by a cross-Faculty, cross-departmental steering committee.
Dr. Esperanza Miyake
Dept of Humanities, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Prof. Guido Noto La Diega
Law School, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Prof. Wendy Moncur
Computer and Information Science, Faculty of Science
Prof. Beth Weaver
Dept. Social Work & Social Policy, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Dr. Stavros Nikou
Institute of Education, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Prof. Ben Jones
Dept of Psychological Sciences and Health, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Dr Xi Liu
Dept of Psychological Sciences and Health, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Dr Adam Harkens
Law School, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Prof. Scott Cunningham
Dept of Governance & Public Policy, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Prof. Viktor Dorfler
Management Science, Strathclyde Business School
Get Involved
Become a Member
To join the SPAI-Lab, please complete our online form.
Contact us
If you would like to hear more about the lab, join, or explore potential collaborations with the SPAI-Lab, please contact us:
Email: hass-spai-lab@strath.ac.uk