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AI – Buzzword, buzz kill or bubble?

While AI presents opportunities for increased efficiency – such as automating tasks and analysing data – it also raises issues regarding job security and data privacy. The need for human oversight remains critical, Colin Wheeler from Survey Solutions explains.

How will blockchain technology affect higher education in the future?

Tempson True, COO and PM at ICOHolder.com discusses the impact blockchain technology has on the future of higher education.

Common symptoms of diabetes that you might miss

Matthew Capehorn, medical director at LighterLife, goes into detail about the common symptoms of diabetes that you might not know about, on World Diabetes Day

Functional metagenomics: Keys to modern biotechnology and new drugs

Professor Wolfgang Streit from the University of Hamburg details how functional metagenomics applies to modern biotechnology, new drugs and much more.

Trees in the urban environment: ‘Seeing’ roots underground

Dr Nina Bassuk, Professor at the Urban Horticulture Institute, School of Integrative Plant Science explores roots underground and research into trees in the urban environment.

5 trends to transform the way we learn in 2019

Shaped by technology, new advances and alternative ways of thinking; the way we learn is changing. A report by the Open University shows how it has evolved

Meet the top 25 cryptocurrency coins

BitcoinPlay break down more than 2000 cryptocurrencies to present the Top 25 coins of 2018 Until recently, it was not conceivable that there would be...

Healthcare expert comments on the Health Secretary’s tech vision

Neil Laycock, Managing Director of healthcare at Servelec, comments on the issues raised by Matt Hancock and joining together for digital care.

Health Secretary searches for HealthTech at Paris summit

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has traveled to Paris to attend the GovTech summit in order to find revolutionary technologies to help improve the NHS.

UK Businesses urged to claim £2500 voucher for broadband boost

UK businesses are being urged to make use of a £2500 voucher for a broadband boost before the government scheme closes due to high demand

359 high-tech jobs to be created from £109 million investment

Hundreds of high-tech jobs are expected to be created from overseas investment into the UK’s thriving FinTech, information technology and advanced engineering sectors

UK technology sector still attracts high-skilled global migrants

Latest research from Indeed suggests that Brexit has hardly affected the tech sector's ability in attracting highly-skilled professionals from abroad.

Digitalisation: The key to maximising human potential

Ildar Uysumbayev, Head of the Department of Public Services of the Agency for Civil Service and Anti-Corruption of the Republic of Kazakhstan argues that digitalisation is the key to maximising human potential as we journey towards 2050

UK Hydrographic Office receives Highly Commended STEM Inspirational Awards

The UK Hydrographic Office has been awarded Highly Commended STEM Inspiration Awards ahead of National STEM Day, in recognition of their outstanding commitment to encouraging young people into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers

Data expert discusses interconnected smart cities and cities of the future

Russell Poole, Managing Director, at global interconnection and data centre company Equinix shares his vision for cities of the future.

#HackathonForGood attracts tech talent to The Hague

Experts in Artificial Intelligence, big data and cyber security will gather in The Hague to solve world problems to assist leading NGOs.

Business Secretary announces 5 new technology centres to help save lives

The UK’s Artificial Intelligence revolution gets new backing, as the Business Secretary announces five new technology centres of excellence for digital pathology and imaging, including radiology, using AI medical advances

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