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DIGIT Lab Research on AI and Creativity Gains National Media Attention

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DIGIT Lab’s recent research on Creativity and AI has sparked widespread media interest, with coverage across Dezeen, Design Week, Diginomica, and The Intersect. The research has been led by Prof Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen, together with Dr Ji Han. This is particularly timely with the ongoing review of the UK Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, although […]

INDEX Researcher Ji Han Contributes to Award-Winning Paper at CHI 2025

Ji Han from INDEX has been recognised for his contribution to the paper, “I-Card: A Generative AI-Supported Intelligent Design Method Card Deck,” which received an Honorable Mention at CHI 2025. About the I-Card Project The I-Card project introduces a generative AI-supported card deck to enhance the design process. Key features include: AI Integration: Suggests relevant […]

AI in Surrey 2025 | Tech Summit Keynote

Professor Alan Brown will deliver the keynote address On 15 May 2025, Surrey Chambers of Commerce, along with its executive partners INV Group, Fluid One, and Royal Holloway University, will host the inaugural AI Summit for business leaders in Surrey and the Southeast. This event aims to explore AI’s transformative impact on the technological landscape […]

Exeter expert outlines challenges to adopting AI across government

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An Exeter digital economist appeared before the government’s Public Accounts Committee to highlight some of the issues with deploying AI across public sector organisations. The government has repeatedly stressed its desire to increase economic growth through the mass take-up of AI systems, including in the public sector, and an official plan published in January called for the […]

Digital Leaders Innovation Week and Award

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Virtual Week, 14–18 October 2024 A dedicated week for all things Digital and AI. Join us and get the latest developments on Digital Technologies and how AI is revolutionising our world. DIGIT Lab is a strategic partner at Digital Leaders Innovation Week. The event will showcase a huge range of expert opinions and opportunity to network […]

Zena Wood Recognised as a Tech Women 100 Winner

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We are delighted to share that Dr. Zena Wood, Associate Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exeter, has been named a winner in the Tech Women 100 awards. This recognition highlights Zena’s significant impact in the field of technology and her continued efforts to champion women in tech. The Tech Women 100 awards, […]

Zena Wood’s Nomination for the Digital Leaders 100 – Pioneering Digital Transformation

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We are thrilled to announce that Dr Zena Wood, Associate Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exeter, has been nominated for the prestigious Digital Leaders 100 (DL100) list. This nomination is a recognition of Zena’s outstanding work in advancing digital transformation within education and beyond. Zena’s innovative contributions, particularly in the realm of […]

Exeter expert to outline radical reforms to UK public services that could save millions

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Originally posted on University of Exeter news The UK’s public services could be saved from ‘falling off a cliff’ if administrative functions in areas such as council tax collection utilised cloud-based online platforms. Mark Thompson, a Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exeter and member of Digit Lab, is set to make this […]