We help organisations identify where AI and NLP can solve real problems. Data security and human oversight at the centre.
We're passionate about helping individuals and organisations understand and use AI responsibly. Here's a snapshot of the talks, workshops, and events we've run to put that into practice.
Not your average vibe coding workshop. A hands-on session that covers what vibe coding actually is, where it breaks down, and how to use it deliberately. Participants built working web apps in the session, no coding background required.
Talk at the IT Leaders Summit (London), hosted by The Channel Company. A 45-minute interactive session for ~80 IT leaders walking through common failure modes in naive AI deployments and the design principles that prevent them, illustrated through a fictional support-ticket assistant.
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Beginner-friendly workshop demystifying large language models, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and focusing on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for researchers in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Full-day consulting workshop mapping AI opportunities across legal advice services supporting 40,000 clients annually. Three design challenges now being taken forward with the Sussex Centre for Law and Technology.
Evening event with students and legal innovators exploring AI in legal contexts, live vibe-coding demonstrations, and critical debate on risks, bias, and regulation.
Multiple talks across Sussex for the UK Government-funded Regional Tech Booster programme, connecting the Sussex business community with AI and emerging tech.
Two conference talks on transforming social media data into actionable insights using AI, and building powerful research tools with Oracle Cloud infrastructure.
Talk exploring how academic AI research translates into real-world applications and business value, at a community tech event in Brighton.
A full-day convening bringing together researchers, industry, and practitioners to explore responsible AI and real-world applications. Focused on listening, learning, and unlocking collaborations across academia and practice.
Not your average vibe coding workshop. A hands-on session that covers what vibe coding actually is, where it breaks down, and how to use it deliberately. Participants built working web apps in the session, no coding background required.
Talk at the IT Leaders Summit (London), hosted by The Channel Company. A 45-minute interactive session for ~80 IT leaders walking through common failure modes in naive AI deployments and the design principles that prevent them, illustrated through a fictional support-ticket assistant.
Explore the demoBeginner-friendly workshop demystifying large language models, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and focusing on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for researchers in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Full-day consulting workshop mapping AI opportunities across legal advice services supporting 40,000 clients annually. Three design challenges now being taken forward with the Sussex Centre for Law and Technology.
Evening event with students and legal innovators exploring AI in legal contexts, live vibe-coding demonstrations, and critical debate on risks, bias, and regulation.
Multiple talks across Sussex for the UK Government-funded Regional Tech Booster programme, connecting the Sussex business community with AI and emerging tech.
Two conference talks on transforming social media data into actionable insights using AI, and building powerful research tools with Oracle Cloud infrastructure.
Talk exploring how academic AI research translates into real-world applications and business value, at a community tech event in Brighton.
A full-day convening bringing together researchers, industry, and practitioners to explore responsible AI and real-world applications. Focused on listening, learning, and unlocking collaborations across academia and practice.
Not your average vibe coding workshop. A hands-on session that covers what vibe coding actually is, where it breaks down, and how to use it deliberately. Participants built working web apps in the session, no coding background required.
Talk at the IT Leaders Summit (London), hosted by The Channel Company. A 45-minute interactive session for ~80 IT leaders walking through common failure modes in naive AI deployments and the design principles that prevent them, illustrated through a fictional support-ticket assistant.
Explore the demoBeginner-friendly workshop demystifying large language models, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and focusing on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for researchers in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Full-day consulting workshop mapping AI opportunities across legal advice services supporting 40,000 clients annually. Three design challenges now being taken forward with the Sussex Centre for Law and Technology.
Evening event with students and legal innovators exploring AI in legal contexts, live vibe-coding demonstrations, and critical debate on risks, bias, and regulation.
Multiple talks across Sussex for the UK Government-funded Regional Tech Booster programme, connecting the Sussex business community with AI and emerging tech.
Two conference talks on transforming social media data into actionable insights using AI, and building powerful research tools with Oracle Cloud infrastructure.
Talk exploring how academic AI research translates into real-world applications and business value, at a community tech event in Brighton.
A full-day convening bringing together researchers, industry, and practitioners to explore responsible AI and real-world applications. Focused on listening, learning, and unlocking collaborations across academia and practice.
Recognised at the UKOUG Awards 2026.
AI Trailblazer Project of the Year
UKOUG Awards 2026 · Finalist
Technology Project of the Year
UKOUG Awards 2026 · Finalist
AI is moving fast, but speed without care creates tools that don't work for the people who use them. We believe the best AI work starts with your problem, not the technology.
Our team brings together NLP and AI research with real-world engineering experience. Small, hands-on, and research-backed. You work directly with us.
Core principles
Human oversight
AI should support people, not replace them.
Transparency
Honest about what AI can and can't do.
Accountability
Governance built in from the start.
Accessibility
Making AI understandable to everyone.
Data privacy
First, not an afterthought.
How we work
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A free initial chat about what you're dealing with. Tell us what you're working with and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help, and whether AI is even the right tool.
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We define the shape of the work together. The question and sources, the data and requirements, or your audience and context.
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Delivery, openly and directly with us. No account managers, no handoffs. You always know what's being done, why, and by whom.
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Every project ends with your team owning something: a strategy you can act on, a tool you can maintain, a capability that stays. We build independence, not dependency.
A simple methodology rooted in people, not technology for its own sake.
Interactive, human-centred sessions
Who it's for: Research teams and departments looking to build real AI competence.
Interactive, human-centred sessions ranging from AI fundamentals to advanced RAG pipelines. Designed to build genuine, hands-on competence.
The Outcome: An AI-literate team capable of using tools responsibly.
Cutting through the noise
Who it's for: Leadership teams needing an ethical, high-impact AI roadmap.
We help organisations identify where AI and NLP can solve real problems, particularly where there's complex text or language data to understand. Data security and human oversight at the centre.
The Outcome: A clear, actionable strategy grounded in reality, not trends.
From idea to working tool
Who it's for: Organizations ready to build custom, functional AI tools.
From semantic search and text analysis pipelines to custom dashboards and NLP-powered products. We build usable tools that your team owns, maintains, and understands.
The Outcome: A working prototype or tool tailored to your data.
A small, hands-on UK-based team of NLP researchers, engineers, and educators. You work directly with us. No account managers, no hype.
LHC stands for Learn, Harness, Create, reflecting how we approach every project: helping people learn about AI, harness its power effectively, and create real-world impact.
Data, Research & AI
Paula works at the intersection of AI, data, and research. At LHC Labs she focuses on analysing complex information and turning insights into clear workflows, tools, and explanations. She combines data analysis, research, and communication, translating technical ideas into accessible formats through visualisations, workshops, and structured processes. Paula is currently pursuing a PhD in Informatics at the University of Sussex, researching natural language processing and AI systems, with a particular interest in cognition, mental health, and how people understand complex information.
Applied AI Research & Training
Shaun has over six years of experience working with data and AI across a range of domains, with a focus on natural language processing. He is currently completing a PhD exploring the classification of hate speech using NLP and AI techniques, and has co-authored white papers with organisations including ISD, Ofcom, and DEMOS. He has presented at AI World London and Brighton AI. At LHC Labs, Shaun focuses on applied AI research, training, and collaboration, helping organisations understand and responsibly use emerging technologies.
Engineering & Technical Strategy
Paul brings over 25 years of experience in engineering and compute platforms across a wide range of industries, including advertising, freelance and project development, pioneering online broadcast, and web health technologies. He has led and supported projects ranging from small research teams to engineering groups within medium-sized companies. At LHC Labs, Paul contributes deep technical experience and strategic insight, helping design robust solutions to complex technical challenges.
Get in touch
Whether you're exploring AI for the first time, sitting on data you're not getting enough from, or need a prototype built, get in touch. Tell us what you're working with and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help, and whether AI is even the right tool.