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Formerly known as ALDES, LibSTEMM aims to bridge the gap between scientists and politicians; putting evidence based policies at the heart of our party.

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  • Steve Darling MP at the Mind the Gap: Tackling Digital Exclusion Board Game event Co-hosted by Steve Darling MP and the Centre for Care

    Assistive Technology and tackling Digital Exclusion

    Steve Darling MP hosted two events in parliament which LibSTEMM chair Chris Lomax attended on UK National Engineering Day. The Royal Society, Policy Connect and Steve Darling MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Work and Pensions, hosted an event where participants could pledge your support for improving access to assistive technologies and digital inclusion for the…

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  • AI Primer

    This is an introduction to some of the terminology used in AI at the date of publication – Sept 2025. It gives a very brief overview of the technology and some examples of applications and current status.

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  • Bournemouth LibDem Conference Sept 20-23 2025

    LibSTEMM have organised 2 fringe events which are open to all AI for Liberals: A primer followed by audience discussion on where AI will go next. A 2-part session which will deconstruct the broad term “AI” with some live examples and understand the impact of automation and regulation. Sat 20 Sept 20:15 to 21:30 Highcliff…

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