New Statesman’s Tech Monitor interviews Alan Brown
Alan Brown was interviewed by Pete Swaby, the editor for Tech Monitor (an online channel for the New Statesman). Alan shared his views on what the UK’s Digital Regulation Plan means for businesses. Read the full Tech Monitor article.
Mark Thompson appointed Senior Editor of Information and Organisation journal
Mark Thompson has been appointed as a Senior Editor of the Information and Organisation journal. Mark’s research draws on practice-based theories to investigate the intersection between emerging digital business models, and organisational innovation and transformation. Earlier this year he presented part of Digital Scotland’s webinar series More recently, he chaired the Digital Leaders’ third Public Sector […]
Sensor to Senses PhD programme: Join a world-leading, cross-continental research team
The University of Exeter and the University of Queensland are seeking exceptional students to join a world-leading, cross-continental research team tackling major challenges facing the world’s population in global sustainability and wellbeing as part of the QUEX Institute. The joint PhD programme provides a fantastic opportunity for the most talented doctoral students to work closely […]
Data trust technology set to transform food safety and traceability
A report published by the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) is proposing a breakthrough technology to promote information exchange across supply chains that may further support consumer confidence in food safety, origins and authenticity. ‘Food Data Trust: A framework for information sharing’, produced in conjunction with the RCUK-funded Internet of Food Things Network Plus led […]
Zoetis Launches ‘Driven to Care’ Sustainability Initiative
Zoetis Inc. today announced its long-term sustainability goals, which build on the company’s purpose to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. Under the banner Driven to Care, Zoetis brings to life its specific commitments to Communities, Animals and the Planet, including support of 10 of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development […]
The DIGIT Lab – Delivering Digital Innovation for Growth, Impact and Transformation
I am pleased to announce that from today, 1 March 2021, I will be dedicating a key part of my time to the role of the Director of a new research centre, The DIGIT Lab, bringing new insights into digital transformation. With a focus on Digital Innovation for Growth, Impact, and Transformation, The DIGIT Lab is the […]
Headspring Report: Digital Transformation Through Human Development
HR and L&D roles hold the keys to business evolution in a Digital Age Headspring and INDEX’s Professor Alan Brown collaborated on this report, which beautifully explains Digital Transformation through human development. Digital is not just about technology; it is about applying the culture, process, operating models and technologies of the internet-era to respond to […]
DEAS Network+ Calls for Proposals
Digitally Enhanced Advanced Services (DEAS) Network+ has several calls for proposals out, with deadlines approaching imminently. Here’s a summary: Literature Review Call The DEAS Network+ is inviting proposals for exploratory scanning studies that should focus on examples of changes in business models through use of new digital technologies in insurance and the financing of service […]
DIGIT Lab launched to help businesses close ‘digital transformation gap’
Large organisations will be helped to adapt to the digital transformation of society as part of a new research initiative, led by INDEX at the University of Exeter Business School. The Digital Innovation for Growth, Impact, and Transformation (DIGIT Lab) has been named the latest of six national Next Stage Digital Economy Centres by the […]
Gift Aid project could see charities pocket £560m extra a year
We are contributing our expertise in digital economy and payments to a project to automate Gift Aid donations and potentially unlock more than £560 million for charities every year. Gift Aid, a form of tax relief in which a charity can claim an extra 25p for every pound donated, has boosted charitable donations since it […]
