The Turing Project is the strand of work that will deliver the Alan Turing Centre, bringing together education, enterprise and visitor experience under one roof in the heart of Sherborne.
Mathematician, codebreaker, and the father of modern computing, the mind that changed the course of history, shaped as a pupil at Sherborne School.
We intend to create a centre of excellence in the heart of Sherborne – the birthplace of modern computing and cryptology – to inspire future generations through the power and potential of digital technology as a force for good.
The Turing Centre Project aims to create a multi-million-pound centre for digital education and entrepreneurship in honour of Alan Turing, who was a pupil at Sherborne School 100 years ago.
The Centre VisionThis not just about preserving history
It's about building the future. From flexible workspaces for tech start-ups to an immersive visitor experience and hands-on learning for the next generation, the Turing Centre will turn Sherborne into a place where big ideas take root and grow.
1A two-day conference and festival marking 100 years since Alan Turing joined Sherborne School, which brings together young people, industry leaders and the wider community to launch the Turing Project.
2An interim educational hub delivering hands-on digital technology and AI programmes for schools and colleges, building momentum ahead of the Centre's opening
3The purpose-built Alan Turing Centre opens in the heart of Sherborne, a permanent home for education, enterprise and Turing's enduring legacy
The Turing Project is a charity start-up combining expertise in education, communications, fundraising and defence brought together by a shared belief in Turing's legacy. We're building a democratic, welcoming destination for curious thinkers and emerging scientific talent, in the town where his story began.
It's about building the future. From flexible workspaces for tech start-ups to an immersive visitor experience and hands-on learning for the next generation, the Turing Centre will turn Sherborne into a place where big ideas take root and grow.
Lecture Hall
3 Floors
Entrepreneurial Facilities
Outdoor Space
Two days marking Alan Turing's centenary at Sherborne School, from an inspiring programme for sixth formers exploring the future of AI and digital technology, to an evening of vision-sharing with the leaders, philanthropists and partners helping build the Turing Centre.
TIME: 11:00-13:00
VENUE: Gryphon School (Innovation Hub)
Welcome: Joe Miles and Alastair Poulain
Demonstration of AI-driven robotics.
TIME: 14:00-15:30
VENUE: Gryphon School
Welcome: Jim Gower
Reinforcement learning: Artificial agents that learn from their own experience.
TIME: 09:30-09:40
Dr Ruth Sullivan: Head of Sherborne Girls
Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:45-11:00: Expert panel-led discussion and debate
The Future of AI
11:30-12:15 - Presented by Sol Rogers
Global Director of Innovation, Magnopus.
Digital Twin Technology
