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By Michael Fisher Filed Under: All posts, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been promoted as a force that will transform the lives of working people, and the UK government is trying to position our country as one of the great AI superpowers. However, the “AI can solve everything” mantra has led to the development of an “AI Bubble”, buoyed by stock market and […]
Semiconductors play a key role in our day-to-day lives and are crucial for modern living. They are used to make the computer chips at the heart of smart technology including phones, laptops, cars and planes. The UK has strengths in this technology, however, steps are needed to create greater resilience in supply in light of […]
By Pawan Srikanth and Peng Khoon Gerald Chan Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Growth and Inclusion, Health and Care Posted:
Emerging technologies – from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data to digital platforms, and driverless vehicles – are transforming everyday life in the UK. These innovations promise significant benefits: improving efficiency, reducing resource use, and enabling new jobs and services. Yet alongside their promise, these technologies bring new challenges. Concerns are rising about data privacy, […]
By Arijit De, Yu-wang Chen and Richard Allmendinger Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Science and Technology Posted:
The maritime industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, and therefore a key barrier to the UK’s mission to become a Clean Energy Superpower. In this article, Dr Arijit De, Prof. Yu-Wang Chen and Prof. Richard Allmendinger outline their research from The University of Manchester on AI-powered maritime solutions that can address these […]
By Mabel Sanchez Barrioluengo and Silvia Massini Filed Under: Growth and Inclusion, UK economy, Work Posted:
The UK is on a mission to supercharge its economy, and technology is at the heart of it. The government have published the Technology Adoption Review alongside the ‘Modern’ Industrial Strategy as blueprints for how the UK plans to harness the power of digital technologies in the next 10 years and increase business investment and […]
By Obuks Ejohwomu Filed Under: All posts, Education, Energy and Environment, Science and Technology Posted:
Nurseries and primary schools are among the most significant energy consumers within the built environment, affecting both their operational budgets and the role of the education sector in the transition to net zero. Moreover, indoor air quality (IAQ) in these buildings plays a crucial role in determining the health, productivity, and wellbeing of students and […]
By Alejandro Frangi Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted:
The UK life sciences sector contributes £94 billion to the economy each year, but it faces increasing global competition, alongside internal challenges such as low numbers of NHS clinical trials, and slow regulatory approval processes. Here, Professor Alejandro Frangi outlines how in silico technologies – Artificial Intelligence and other computer-based approaches for virtual product development […]
By Helen Zheng and Arijit De Filed Under: Environment, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth Posted:
While electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rise, EV ownership remains inaccessible to large portions of the population. Research by Helen Zheng and Arijit De addresses this by using geospatial analysis and agent-based simulations (ABSs) to identify priority areas for EV infrastructure in Greater Manchester (GM). In this article, they discuss how these steps will […]
By Cecilia Wong and Helen Zheng Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment Posted:
Changing social norms and the COVID-19 lockdowns have drastically shifted how we utilise the internet to conduct our daily lives, creating a rapid increase in home/hybrid working and online shopping. In this article, Professor Cecilia Wong and Dr Helen Zheng demonstrate how high quality, reliable and good coverage of telecommunication infrastructure has resulted in differential […]
By Michael Hodson, Andrew McMeekin and Andy Lockhart Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Urban Posted:
Over the last 15 years, digital mobility platforms for ride hailing like Uber, bike sharing like Beryl, e-scooter rental like Lime and journey planning apps like Citymapper have become common in urban societies. They are often seen as ‘disrupting’ the organisation of existing public transport systems and creating competition. In this article from our On […]