News, blogs and events

Find out what's been happening at AIT and the wider industry with our latest news, developments and events.

1985 and the Mobile Revolution in the UK – John Carrington75 years since: Alan Turing-designed National Physical Laboratory Pilot ACE computerA Chinese perspective on IT professionalism and cancel culture

Interviews and Publications for Researchers

The insights from AIT's more than 250 interviews informs our understanding of the world around us and how to navigate the future. These records of people and organisations enable projects on social and industrial history.

Digital Equipment CorporationArchives of IT has published 21 interviews from former DEC staff as part of a collaboration with Reading Museum and The National Museum of ComputingTim Gregory, leading IT executive and angel investorLory Thorpe, Quantum Safe lead for IBM

In-depth Features and Exhibitions

Explore the history of IT over the past seven decades and be inspired by our stories of extraordinary achievements. Explore themes, such as 'The Timeline of IT' and 'Current Developments' which includes The History of Human Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence.

Following 75 years of Human-Computer Interaction advances, is technology losing its human focus?Cyber security – meeting the challenges of the biggest threat to tech Iconic Companies: the highs and lows of the UK’s groundbreaking computer industry

Primary School Learning and Careers Resources for Teachers

AIT creates opportunities for young people and skills for UK business. Easy to use lesson plans and National Day resources engage learners in computing with cross-curricular, creative and fun activities.

Teacher Tools: school lesson plans and activities for KS1 to KS2 studentsCareer Resources and Information for StudentsInspiring interviews with young digital professionals and latest competitions