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Online safety: Child abuse and exploitation in eXtended Reality

Picture of Steve Pettifer By Emma Barrett and Steve Pettifer Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Digital Futures Posted: June 13, 2022

In 2020 a team led by Professor Emma Barrett and Professor Steve Pettifer was commissioned by GCHQ to examine how child exploitation and abuse may evolve in light of the latest emerging technology trend: the widespread adoption of immersive ‘eXtended Reality’ (XR) technologies, including Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Their report synthesises research on online […]

Tagged With: Children & Young People, CMI, crime, cyber crime, digital, Digital Futures, Metaverse, National Intelligence, online safety bill, policing, SoSS, technology, VR, wellbeing, XR

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Using big data to tackle the air pollution problem

James EvansThomas BannanDavid Topping By James Evans, Thomas Bannan and David Topping Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Digital Futures, Science and Technology Posted: May 3, 2022

Data-driven policy has the potential to maximise positive outcomes on the environment, public health and the economy. In this blog, Prof David Topping, Prof James Evans and Dr Thomas Bannan explore the benefits of using big data tools as well as the challenges facing the implementation of data techniques to inform air quality policy in […]

Tagged With: air quality, digital, environment, MERI, technology

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Smart (and Safe) Homes – public-private partnerships to mitigate the digital harms of smart home devices

Photo of Dr David Buil-GIlPicture of James NicholsonPicture of Steven Kemp By David Buil-Gil, James Nicholson and Steven Kemp Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Digital Futures, Science and Engineering Posted: March 31, 2022

In recent years smart devices have become a feature of people’s, increasingly complex, home ecosystems. This brings new opportunities for users and may improve energy efficiency, but it also poses new threats to the privacy and security of end users. While there is emerging evidence of attacks against home devices and data misuse, there is […]

Tagged With: crime, criminology, cyber crime, data, digital, Digital Futures, fraud & financial crime, intelligence & security, National Intelligence, Privacy, SoSS, technology

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Why we must act now to confront the new global digital divide

Chris FosterShamel Azmeh By Chris Foster and Shamel Azmeh Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Growth and Inclusion Posted: March 2, 2022

As digital technologies become more widespread, there is a risk that developing countries will be left behind if they cannot afford to invest at the same rate as other countries. In this article, Dr Chris Foster and Dr Shamel Azmeh discuss the dangers of international firms and leading economies dominating the global digital economy, and […]

Tagged With: #OnDigitalInequalities, digital, Digital Divide, Digital Futures, economy, global inequalities

Sustainable engineering – not just engineering for sustainability

By Michael Fisher Filed Under: Digital Futures, Energy and Environment, Renewables, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: January 25, 2022

Net zero now forms the heart of policies and strategies across government, from “levelling up” to “build back better”. Combined with the UK’s National Infrastructure Strategy, it is clear that engineering – particularly new technologies such as robotics and AI – has a core role in our decarbonisation efforts. But how green are the technologies […]

Tagged With: AI, Business Energy & Industry, climate change, digital, energy, environment, food & agriculture, infrastructure, innovation, net zero, Robotics, science & engineering, sustainability

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How the digital healthcare revolution leaves the most vulnerable behind

Arpana VermaClaudia PagliariOmer AliElizabeth Dalgarno By Arpana Verma, Claudia Pagliari, Omer Ali and Elizabeth Dalgarno Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Health and Care Posted: January 20, 2022

Digital technology in healthcare was vital during the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure that people maintained access to health services when they were not available in-person. However, the move to digital healthcare disadvantaged some patients and placed them at risk of greater inequality and vulnerability. Here, Dr Omer Ali, Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno, Dr Claudia Pagliari […]

Tagged With: #OnDigitalInequalities, 2022 Top 5, Ashton Institute, digital, Digital Divide, Health & Social Care, Health inequalities, inequalities, MERI, micra, MUI, SoSS

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Digital platforms, COVID-19 and the reshaping of urban mobility

Headshot of Andy LockhartHeadshot of Mike HodsonHeadshot of Andy McMeekin By Andy Lockhart, Mike Hodson and Andy McMeekin Filed Under: All posts, Science and Technology, Urban Posted: January 12, 2022

When COVID-19 struck, it caused unprecedented disruption to urban transport systems. Stay-at-home and social distancing orders had dramatic impacts on urban mobility. Cities around the world ground to a halt, and many saw a sudden and prolonged emptying out of urban centres. In this blog Dr Andy Lockhart, Prof Mike Hodson and Prof Andy McMeekin […]

Tagged With: AMBS, consumption, digital, infrastructure, Levelling Up, SCI, transport, urban

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The digital economy could be more productive – but will it be more inclusive?

Bart van Ark By Bart van Ark Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Growth and Inclusion Posted: January 6, 2022

Digital technology can help people to remain productive despite disruptions to daily life. However, this is only possible when people are able to access and use the technology that is available to them. Here, Professor Bart van Ark from The Productivity Institute warns of the dangers of a K-shaped recovery and lists the steps that […]

Tagged With: #OnDigitalInequalities, digital, Digital Divide, inclusive growth, inequalities, productivity

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Homeworking experiences during lockdown

Debra HowcroftPhil Taylor By Debra Howcroft and Phil Taylor Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures Posted: December 13, 2021

Like millions of others, call centre workers were required to work from home at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this blog, Professor Debra Howcroft and Professor Phil Taylor examine the experiences of call centre staff and provide recommendations for improvement in the future. Managerial staff often directly and indirectly control call centre workers […]

Tagged With: #OnDigitalInequalities, AMBS, COVID-19, digital, Digital Divide, Health & Safety, Health & Social Care, WEI, wellbeing

Employability meets education: Why essays and exams are not enough

Drew Whitworth By Drew Whitworth Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Education Posted: December 7, 2021

In an increasingly digital world, the skills that students require to succeed in employment are changing but assessments within education settings are not. In this blog, Dr Drew Whitworth discusses the potential pitfalls of traditional forms of assessment, such as essays and exams, which focus on information retention instead of application, and highlights how practice-based […]

Tagged With: #OnDigitalInequalities, Children & Young People, digital, Digital Divide, education, MIE

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