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Bringing together people in research, practice, and policy with a focus on digital contexts. We are the go-to point of contact to engage with the broadest UK network of interdisciplinary, cross-sector digital Trust, Identity, Privacy, Security experts.

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SPRITEplus The EPSRC funded Security, Privacy, Identity and Trust Engagement NetworkPlus. SPRITE+ brings together people in research, practice, and policy with a focus on digital contexts. We are a 'one stopโ€ฆ

Did you know that SPRITE+ has a YouTube channel? โ–ถ๏ธ

Here you can catch our latest Lunch + Learn talks with Daniel Dresner and Kieron O'Hara, as well as listening to Dame Wendy Hall's fireside talk on 'AI Futures'.

๐Ÿงท Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@SPRITENetwo...

#SPRITE #YouTube

06.08.2025 10:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Research projects | SPRITE+ Hub SPRITE+ works with a diverse set of academic and non-academic stakeholders to build and strengthen the digital TIPS community and identify requirements and promising new directions for research inโ€ฆ

You can now read about our latest research projects on spritehub.org. Together with various project partners, we're constantly striving to explore new areas within Digital TIPS.

Take a look below โฌ‡๏ธ

www.spritehub.org/projects/res...

#SPRITE #research #Researchprojects #SpriteHub

04.08.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ECR Mentoring The NABS+ Mentorship Scheme connects Early Career Researchers with experienced mentors in behavioural and social science for security and defence.

๐Ÿšจ ICYMI: Are you an Early Career Researcher in behavioural or social science for security & defence? Want to gain one-to-one support from an experienced mentor? APPLY NOW to the NABS+ Mentorship Scheme. Closes 15 Aug: crestresearch.ac.uk/nabs/early-c...

04.08.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Digital Identities: A Policy Hackathon | SPRITE+ Hub We're inviting SPRITE+ members up to 35 years of age to participate in a policy hackathon.

*APPLICATION DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED*

We're inviting SPRITE+ members up to 35 years of age to participate in our Policy Hackathon with the Chatham House community! ๐Ÿ’ป

โฑ๏ธ Apply by: Friday 15th August

๐Ÿงท www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #ChathamHouse #hackathon #DigitalIdentity

01.08.2025 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Future leaders: Imagining Scenarios/Effective Decision Making/Encouraging Resilience. | SPRITE+ Hub Apply to attend our Future Leaders workshop in collaboration with RBOC.

๐Ÿšจ Due to popular demand, we have some additional limited places available to attend our Future Leaders workshop! ๐Ÿšจ

Don't miss out on your chance to apply:

๐Ÿ”— www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #events #opportunities #TIPS #FutureLeaders #ECRs #EarlyCareerResearcher #CareerDevelopment

29.07.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI and Policing: TIPS Innovation Forum | SPRITE+ Hub Bringing together academics and the police force to identify and develop a research agenda for AI's role in policing, with a focus on Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security (TIPS).

Together with @n8prp.bsky.social, we are holding a TIPS Innovation Forum on AI and Policing ๐Ÿš“

We welcome applications from SPRITE+ Academics to attend!

๐Ÿ”— Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #events #N8PRP #AI #policing #TIPS #InnovationForum #identity #surveillance

28.07.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Deep Dive Projects (List) | SPRITE+ Hub Each of our Deep Dive projects is an exciting opportunity for us to explore a new area of TIPSS with SPRITE+ industry partners.

๐ŸŒŸ Introducing our new Deep Dive Projects! ๐ŸŒŸ

The 4 deep dive projects we will be focusing on until 2027 are:
๐ŸŸ  Trustworthy Digital Identity
๐ŸŸ  TIPS in Digital Cities and Connected Places
๐ŸŸ  XRCET-TIPSS
๐ŸŸ  NeuroCET-TIPSS

Read more here: www.spritehub.org/deep-dive-pr...

#SPRITE #DeepDive #TIPS

25.07.2025 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Registration is officially open for our 2025 showcase!

Join us online for the annual SPRITE+ showcase: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

๐Ÿ“† Monday 8th September, 10:00 โ€“ 17:00
๐Ÿ“ Online

#SPRITE #showcase #events #InnovationFora #registration #TIPS #research #sandpits #OnlineShowcase

23.07.2025 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Future leaders: Imagining Scenarios/Effective Decision Making/Encouraging Resilience. | SPRITE+ Hub Join our Future Leaders workshop in collaboration with the RBOC Network+

๐Ÿ“ข Applications close this Friday to attend our Future Leaders workshop! ๐Ÿ“ข

Together with the RBOC Network+, we invite you to a co-hosted workshop aimed at developing future research leaders working in TIPS.

Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #events #opportunities #TIPS

21.07.2025 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Call for ECRS to join the SPRITE+ Advisory Board Applications are now open for two new ECRs to join the SPRITE+ Advisory Board!

๐Ÿšจ Calling SPRITE+ ECRs: don't miss out on applying to join our advisory board! ๐Ÿšจ

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

๐ŸŸ  Help shape the direction of SPRITE+
๐ŸŸ  Expand your professional network
๐ŸŸ  Gain practical experience

๐Ÿ”— Apply here: www.spritehub.org/call-for-ecr...

#SPRITE #AdvisoryBoard

18.07.2025 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Digital Identities: A Policy Hackathon | SPRITE+ Hub We're inviting SPRITE+ members up to 35 years of age to participate in a policy hackathon.

Together with the Common Futures Conversations Community at Chatham House, we're inviting SPRITE+ members up to 35 years of age to participate in a policy hackathon!

โฑ๏ธ Apply by: 28th July 2025

๐Ÿงท www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #ChathamHouse #CommonFuturesConversations #CFC

16.07.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจCall for proposals to run your own SPRITE+ funded event! ๐Ÿšจ

Successful applicants will have access to a budget of up to ยฃ1500, which can cover:
โžก๏ธ Venue hire
โžก๏ธ Speaker payments
โžก๏ธ Food and drink

๐Ÿ”— Apply here: www.spritehub.org/2025/03/16/c...

#SPRITE #SpritePlus #FundingCall #events #activities

14.07.2025 12:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ข There's just over a week left to apply to join the SPRITE+ Advisory Board!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECR to:

โžก๏ธ Grow their professional network
โžก๏ธ Expand their knowledge
โžก๏ธ Help shape the future of SRITE+

Apply here: www.spritehub.org/call-for-ecr...

#SPRITE #opportunities #ECRs

10.07.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Future leaders: Imagining Scenarios/Effective Decision Making/Encouraging Resilience. | SPRITE+ Hub SPRITE+ and RBOC are hosting a co-funded workshop to develop future research leaders working in TIPS

๐ŸŒŸ SPRITE+ and RBOC are hosting a co-funded workshop to develop future research leaders working in TIPS ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“† Thursday 11th September, 10:30 โ€“ 16:30
๐Ÿ“ NEC Campus, Birmingham

Learn more and apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE+ #TIPS #ResearchLeaders #ECRs #resilience

08.07.2025 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Events | SPRITE+ Hub We hold a variety of events throughout the year for SPRITE+ members. These include Academic-Industry Meetings (AIM), Expert Clinics, Expert Fellow Meetings and more.

Have you checked out our new SPRITE+ Events page?

Whether you're a SPRITE+ Member, Expert Fellow or an Early Career Researcher, our calendar is packed with plenty of events for you to get involved in:

๐Ÿงท www.spritehub.org/sprite-event...

#SPRITE+ #events #opportunities #ECRs #ExpertFellows #TIPS

07.07.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Did you miss our latest Lunch + Learn talk with @profdanny.bsky.social ?

If so, you can now watch the recording of his talk 'Don't dump that risk on me!' on YouTube! ๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ”—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1byx5hZ9SzE&feature=youtu.be

#SPRITE #LunchAndLearn #TIPS #cybersecurity

04.07.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Call for ECRS to join the SPRITE+ Advisory Board Applications are now open for two new ECRs to join the SPRITE+ Advisory Board!

๐Ÿ“ข Applications are open for two new ECRs to join the SPRITE+ Advisory Board!

These are unpaid roles, but offer excellent personal development and networking opportunities. Learn more belowโฌ‡๏ธ

๐Ÿงท www.spritehub.org/call-for-ecr...

#SPRITE #opportunities #ECR #TIPS #AdvisoryBoard #vacancy #hiring

03.07.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Digital Identities: A Policy Hackathon | SPRITE+ Hub We're inviting ECRs under 35y/o to participate in a policy hackathon.

In conjunction with the Common Futures Conversations community at Chatham House, SPRITE+ is inviting ECRs under 35y/o to participate in a policy hackathon!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mornings of 9th, 11th and 18th September
๐Ÿ“ Online

๐Ÿงท Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #ChathamHouse #hackathon

03.07.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are you a SPRITE+ ECR or PhD student? ๐Ÿค”

Don't miss out on your chance to help shape the future plans of SPRITE+ at our ECR Feedback session!

๐Ÿ“† Friday 4th July, 12-1pm
๐Ÿ“ Online

Learn more and register here: buff.ly/QT8BnVY

#SPRITE #ECR #PhDStudents #feedback #OnlineEvent #TIPS #community

01.07.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”’ How is GenAI reshaping digital trust & security?

Explore AIโ€™s role in misinformation, cybersecurity risks, & national security at #CDTSForum25.

๐ŸŽค With experts in AI & cybersecurity
๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the waitlist: shorturl.at/lGBd6

@uomsoss.bsky.social @uomsociology.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

26.06.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Resilience in Digital Identity - Systemic Risks from Emerging Technologies This workshop is designed to generate the technical framing, and stakeholder validation of the research questions that define the elusive non-malicious syste

Together with the Alan Turing Institute, we are hosting a co-funded workshop on Resilience in Digital Identity - Systemic Risks from Emerging Technologies.

๐Ÿ“† Wednesday 9th July, 10am-1pm
๐Ÿ“ Online
โฑ๏ธ Applications close: Thursday 3rd July

๐Ÿงท Apply here: www.turing.ac.uk/events/resil...

#SPRITE #AI

30.06.2025 08:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ข Introducing our latest funding call: the SPRITE+ Project Partner Challenge Initiative! ๐Ÿ“ข

Expressions of interest are open to UK Organisations who have an interest in a TIPSS related area. Learn more below ๐Ÿ‘‡

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#SPRITE #opportunities #FundingCall #TIPS #ProjectPartners

24.06.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Save the date! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Our annual SPRITE+ showcase will take place online on Monday 8th September. Join us to hear all about the innovative research conducted by various SPRITE+ Members and Industry Partners.

Registration opens soon ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/uZcPJmB

#SPRITE #events #showcase #research #TIPS

19.06.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸšจApplications close for our two job vacancies this Sunday! ๐Ÿšจ

There's still time to apply to join the SPRITE+ team as a Research Associate or Fellow across two of our deep dive projects. Find out more and apply below ๐Ÿ‘‡

buff.ly/h49yWJW

#SPRITE #vacancies #TIPS #ResearchAssociate #ResearchFellow

17.06.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We were thrilled to invite SALIENT's academic lead, Dr Richard Kirkham, to speak at our 2025 Sandpit on TIPS and Resilience.

Following this, SALIENT has published a blog exploring solutions for reducing prison violence and improving the service's resilience.

Read below ๐Ÿ‘‡

#TIPS #resilience

12.06.2025 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Courtney, a fair-haired woman in a black dress, stands next to a banner which reads 'SPRITE+ Security, Privacy, Identity, Trust, Engagement, NetworkPlus', holding a SPRITE+ information leaflet.

Courtney, a fair-haired woman in a black dress, stands next to a banner which reads 'SPRITE+ Security, Privacy, Identity, Trust, Engagement, NetworkPlus', holding a SPRITE+ information leaflet.

Today we're hosting a stand at the Digital Technology, Crime, and the Law Conference 2025 ๐Ÿ“

Our Project Manager Courtney Krahe will be around to answer all your SPRITE+ related questions!

@digitaluom.bsky.social

#SPRITE #events #conference #DigitalTechnology #crime #law #TIPS #network

11.06.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited to have @spriteplus.bsky.socialโ€ฌ joining us at #DTCL2025!
A hub for connecting research, policy & practice in digital security, privacy, identity & trust.

Stop by their stand on 11 June to learn more.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธOnly 1 week to go!! tinyurl.com/yxjrvutp
๐Ÿ”— www.spritehub.org
@manchester.ac.uk

03.06.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're excited to be joining - thanks for inviting us along!

03.06.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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News | SPRITE+ Hub Discover the latest developments and opportunities at SPRITE+. From funding calls to summer school grants, we have a variety of opportunities available for SPRITE+ Members, Expert Fellows, ECRs andโ€ฆ

Want to stay up to date with the latest developments and opportunities at SPRITE+?

From funding calls to job vacancies, our 'Latest News' page is home to a variety of TIPS related opportunities and updatesโฌ‡๏ธ

buff.ly/VSAPqce

#SPRITE #news #opportunities #vacancies #jobs #events #TIPS

03.06.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Research Associate/Fellow, SPRITE +, XRCET TIPSS:Manchester THE PROJECT

๐ŸŒŸ We are hiring! ๐ŸŒŸ

Research Associate/Fellow, SPRITE +, XRCET TIPSS:
๐Ÿ“ University of Manchester
๐Ÿ“† Closing date: 22/06/2025
๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/pP3YZDK

Research Associate or Research Fellow - NeuroCET-TIPSS - SPRITE+:
๐Ÿ“ University of Manchester
๐Ÿ“† Closing date: 22/06/2025
๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/atbFEfn

23.05.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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