What we are and what we do
CiTIUS researches artificial intelligence and intelligent technologies to improve society, placing their human dimension and impacts at the heart of the entire process. It aspires to be an international benchmark for the excellence, responsibility and impact of its research, as well as for its capacity to collaborate, train and attract talent.
CiTIUS holds the CIGUS recognition from the Xunta de Galicia, which certifies the quality and impact of its research.
Mission, vision and values
Mission
To improve society through research into intelligent technologies and the transfer of its results, incorporating the human dimension of these technologies from their conception through to their use, and researching their impact on people, the economy and society.
Vision
CiTIUS aspires to be an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary centre of international reference in artificial intelligence and intelligent technologies, recognised for the excellence and relevance of its research, its contribution to the development of trustworthy and responsible technologies, and its ability to understand and guide their ethical, legal, social, economic and cultural impacts. It also aims to stand out for its scientific and technological, social and economic impact, and for its capacity for training, collaboration and attracting talent.
Values
- Excellence
- Leadership
- Service
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Equality
- Responsibility
- Integrity
- Transparency
Research Areas
Our activity is organised in 9 scientific fields in the area of Intelligent Technologies.
History
CiTIUS Strategic Grouping, origin of the Centre, was created. It was recognised as one of the eight Strategic Groupings of the "Programa de Consolidación y Estructuración de la Xunta de Galicia" that same year.
Creation of CiTIUS as a centre belonging to the Singular Research Centers Network of the Campus Vida, under the curatorial direction of Prof. Dr. Paulo Félix Lamas. Initially, 32 researchers are assigned to the Centre, following an evaluation process carried out by the External Advisory Board.
In September of this year, CiTIUS researchers are relocated to the current facilities at Campus Vida.
CiTIUS consolidates as one of the seven entities accredited by the "Programa de ayudas para la acreditación, estructuración y mejora de centros de investigación singulares y agrupaciones estratégicas consolidadas del Sistema Universitario de Galicia". This accreditation certifies CiTIUS as one of the leading research centres of the region.
The Centre reorganises its management structure, with the implementation of a Scientific Directorate headed by Prof. Dr. Senén Barro Ameneiro, supported by a Deputy Directorate headed by Prof. Dr. Paulo Félix Lamas, until then Commissioner Director. Likewise, the centre reorients its thematic specialisation towards Intelligent Technologies, recognising the progressive focus of the Centre's research activity towards this area.
In December of the same year, CiTIUS is recognised as one of the eight Research Centres of Galicia in the framework of the Programa de ayudas para la acreditación, estructuración y mejora de los centros de investigación del Sistema Universitario de Galicia, being the only centre in the field of Intelligent Technologies.
In April, Prof. Dr. Paula López Martínez took over from Prof. Dr. Paulo Félix Lamas as Deputy Director of the centre, after more than ten years of growth and consolidation of the centre under his leadership.
CiTIUS renews its accreditation as a Singular Research Centre with the highest rating (A), consolidating its position as a reference in the Galician scientific system as one of the ten centres of excellence in the CIGUS Network and securing structural funding for the FEDER Galicia 2021-2027 period.