Moral decision-making in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence, or AI as it is more commonly known, has emerged as a potent force capable of impacting every fabric of our lives. From virtual assistants and chatbots handling simple tasks to autonomous vehicles and medical imaging systems aiding in complex decision-making, AI has become an integral part of our daily lives, making them […]
Algorithms as Co-Researchers: Exploring Meaning and Bias in Qualitative Research
Qualitative researchers now have access to more advanced algorithmic technologies in their toolkit compared to 70 years ago, which has revolutionized the way research data is transformed. However, having advanced tools alone does not guarantee superior research outcomes. It is crucial to acknowledge the potential biases that may arise from algorithmic processes and realize the […]
Hospital IT and reputation
Originally posted on the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School website (2019). A study co-authored by INDEX’s Stavros Polykarpou and Michael Barrett of Cambridge Judge Business School focuses on the ongoing and potentially fickle relationship between hospital IT investment and the hospital’s reputation. Owing to institutional pressures including funding and organisational constraints, healthcare practitioners have […]
Technology and turf
Originally posted on the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School website (2018). 3D printing holds great potential for hospitals, but a study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School cautions that such tech advances also risk tensions through workplace “boundary” disputes. Three-dimensional printing, in which computers are used to layer or otherwise bond materials to create […]
The Yellow Brick Road to Research Impact
Desirable impact in research is a complex picture. Impact, by definition, implies resultant change; we strive for the change we wish to see, but the ripple effects of that change can be manifold. As we embark on mapping out a pathway to impact through our research, a process which ought to be a forethought, there […]
How to empower women to pursue STEM careers
Professor Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen explores the barriers preventing women from entering the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and looks at what can be done to encourage more women to pursue STEM education and careers, emphasizing the need for diversity in teams to drive innovation and tackle societal issues. What are the barriers preventing […]
Big tech’s search for digital renewal in 2023
After a wave of optimism on digital transformation, there are challenges ahead in 2023. Alan Brown is a member of the BCS Fellows Technical Advisory Group (where this piece was originally posted), and takes a look ahead. It’s always fun to look ahead at the start of a New Year to imagine what we’ll encounter. […]
The AI revolution: five key trends impacting our lives and careers
Alan Brown discusses the implications of AI technology such as ChatGPTand presents the key trends that are changing the way we live and work. Originally posted on the Exeter Expertise website
Emerging Hybrid Technologies, Territorial Disputes and Innovation: Insights from Implementing Emerging Hybrid Technologies
Stavros Polykarpou discusses the lessons learned from the introduction of 3D printing at a UK hospital. 3D Printing in Healthcare 3D printing has gained much attention in the medical world over the last few years, thanks to its ability to improve patient anatomy visualisation and surgical outcomes. From creating anatomical models to prosthetics, it yields […]
Podcast: Why the public sector urgently needs to embrace society’s digital transformation
Mark Thompson discusses how the public sector can be more effective and efficient by seizing the opportunities of digitalisation. University of Exeter Business School · Exeter Expertise – Why the public sector urgently needs to embrace society’s digital transformation Why the UK’s public sector is lagging behind other industries and countries with digital transformation, what an […]
