Academia stories
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/30/preview_techday_666af39c5e09171eb2a0.webp)
Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK
Last week
#
smart home
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
public sector
Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/23/preview_techday_8d1d2d610d1b7d4d252d.webp)
Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education
Last month
#
edutech
#
ai
#
students
Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/14/preview_scottkramer.webp)
How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
Last month
#
edutech
#
data protection
#
it training
With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/06/25/preview_techday_370dec0f01b1d2546355.webp)
Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
#
martech
#
cdp
#
transparency
Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/05/21/preview_img-Tql5Q18YwmBplBWbg05aBIME.webp)
UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
Tue, 21st May 2024
#
uc
#
ai
#
investment
The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/05/19/preview_img-oREVF9jn1baBUUOoaBYz4wkU.webp)
Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031
Tue, 21st May 2024
#
uc
#
digital transformation
#
cybersecurity
New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/05/17/preview_img-CbvquGhfOAQoyHnTs1mscZsr.webp)
AI set to revolutionise the pharma & biotech industries
Fri, 17th May 2024
#
data analytics
#
data privacy
#
ai
A new report forecasts AI in pharma and biotech markets to surge from US$ 1.8 billion in 2023 to US$ 13.1 billion by 2034, driven by an 18.8% CAGR.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/05/03/preview_img-jxXMFqSQGa7sbZ1mANItFszB.webp)
Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador
Fri, 3rd May 2024
#
smart home
#
risk & compliance
#
kpmg
Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/01/16/preview_Adrian__1_of_1_.webp)
Adrian Scrase joins GSA to bolster 6G standards development
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
#
uc
#
smartphones
#
5g & beyond
Adrian Scrase, known for his contributions to mobile standardisation, joins the Global mobile Suppliers Association, bringing his expertise to the development and standardisation of forthcoming 6G technology.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/12/28/preview_img-40uXGrqEopVXoK3wCa6I7aEH.webp)
New global standard ISO/IEC 42001 guides responsible use of AI
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
#
transparency
#
certification
#
cloud services
ISO/IEC 42001, a new global standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence, developed by global experts, has been rolled out to guide organisations.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/12/06/preview_img-9fyeUncWPOtELcfE6T51Iud1.webp)
FPT Software joins IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance to bolster open innovation
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
#
ai
#
ai agents
#
ibm
Global IT frontrunner, FPT Software, joins the IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance, advancing open innovation in AI.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/12/06/preview_img-3tjgbPncEBfRzPMkxgmoQdme.webp)
IBM & Meta establish AI Alliance for open innovation in AI
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
#
risk & compliance
#
ai
#
developers
IBM and Meta create an international AI Alliance to promote open innovation and standardisation in AI technologies.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/11/23/preview_img-Zq1lJueueOCxnMtxU6bqFvpZ.webp)
Home Office's Louisa Corbett wins 'Best Change Influencer' at Change Awards
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
#
smart home
#
home office
#
public sector
Home Office's Louisa Corbett recognised as 'Best Change Influencer' at Change Awards, reinforcing innovation in public service.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/11/13/preview_img-IXxJuh5Ki4ukV1kUPYbiuJhv.webp)
UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
#
edutech
#
ai agents
#
higher education
A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/11/09/preview_ai.webp)
Samsung joins in the Generative AI world showcasing Gauss tech
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
#
ai security
#
ai
#
software development
Samsung's AI Forum 2023 has spotlighted emerging trends and advances in generative AI, including the innovative Samsung Gauss model.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/10/27/preview_intel.webp)
Intel joins new MLCommons working group to develop AI safety benchmarks
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
#
ai
#
personal computing devices
#
intel
Intel teams up with MLCommons to form AI Safety working group, aiming to establish safety benchmarks for AI models.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/10/20/preview_ai_standards_hub.webp)
UK hailed as leader in setting artificial intelligence standards says Oxford
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
#
ai
#
growth
#
safe
Oxford Information Labs recognises UK as a pioneering force in creating global artificial intelligence standards.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/10/04/preview_GettyImages-1414284061.webp)
Aston University joins Turing University Network to advance AI and Data Science
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
#
edutech
#
data science
#
ai
Aston University joins prestigious Turing University Network, showcasing commitment to advancing data science and AI.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/07/03/preview_GettyImages-1349104991.webp)
CYPHER Learning delivers industry first AI-powered Copilot
Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
#
e-learning
#
edutech
#
ai
CYPHER Learning launches CYPHER Copilot, designed to accelerate education course delivery and reduce the burden on teachers and trainers.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/06/06/preview_Professor_Roy_Green__SmartSat_CRC_Non-Executive_Director__1_(2).webp)
Emeritus Professor Roy Green Joins SmartSat CRC Board
Mon, 5th Jun 2023
#
management
#
academia
#
smartsat crc
Emeritus Professor Roy Green appointed as Non-Executive Director of SmartSat CRC, Australia’s leading space research centre. #innovation #spaceindustry.