Thursday, July 16th, 2026
ALICE is pleased to welcome Bangor University as a new member, strengthening the community’s expertise in artificial intelligence, optimisation and data-driven logistics.
Founded in 1884, Bangor University is a research-intensive institution based in North Wales with a strong international reputation in research, innovation and sustainability. The University hosts the Centre for Scalable Intelligent Decision Support (SiD), which focuses on industry-led research and the development of practical solutions to complex challenges in logistics, transportation and decision-making. The University is also recognised for its strong commitment to sustainability and impact-driven research.
The SiD Centre specialises in advanced optimisation and AI-driven approaches that support more efficient and sustainable logistics systems. Its research portfolio includes secondary and last-mile delivery optimisation, logistics network design, electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning and carbon emissions reduction. By combining methodological innovation with real-world implementation, the Centre delivers solutions that address both operational and strategic challenges.
Bangor University collaborates with leading industrial partners including Air France–KLM, Airbus and Rolls-Royce on research projects spanning aviation, transportation and logistics. These collaborations ensure that research outcomes are directly applicable to industry needs and contribute to the development of scalable, deployable solutions.
Beyond its research in optimisation and logistics, Bangor University is actively contributing to the development of North Wales as a hub for AI-enabled industrial innovation. The University is working with Stena Line (a Swedish shipping line company), to support the development of the UK Government designated North Wales AI Growth Zone and associated digital infrastructure. This includes exploring opportunities around sustainable AI data centres and advanced computing capabilities that can underpin large-scale, industry-led AI applications in logistics, transportation, and supply chain operations.
By joining ALICE, Bangor University aims to contribute its expertise in optimisation, artificial intelligence and intelligent decision support systems, while collaborating with European stakeholders to advance sustainable, efficient and resilient logistics networks across Europe.