As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) dominate headlines and reshape industries, they are not just buzzwords – they’re revolutionising the way we work. With 2024 drawing to a close, Cambridge Advance Online, the University of Cambridge’s online short course provider, taps into the expertise of AI and data science academic lead, Dr Russell Hunter, to uncover the top ML trends business leaders need to know as they navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. This comes as an increased number of UK businesses integrate AI into daily operations and more UK professionals explore careers within ML: IBM’s latest global AI adoption index found…
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Warrant Officer Class 2 Andrew Whiting VR, currently serving in the British Army in Andover, is using his spare time to help organise one music project aimed at raising money for Fatima Whitbread’s UK Campaign. Fatima is releasing her UK Campaign Anthem this Christmas 2024. Starz Fostering CIC – along with Andrew Whiting are organising the Christmas 2025 song to raise awareness for the need for Foster Carer’s. With the support of the military and in collaboration with Fatima Whitbread — Starz and Andrew hope to make a positive impact for children in care across the UK. Fatima Whitbread’s UK…
Since October 2020, Soumya Dinesh has been Managing Director and Co-Founder of Atula Technologies – a Buckinghamshire based business specialising in bespoke software solutions for SMEs. Having launched the business with her late husband Dinesh Ramanan four years ago, Soumya is now heading the company. However, Soumya’s background hasn’t always been in tech, having started out delivering flowers across Bengaluru in India. She talks to SME Today. “Growing up I excelled academically and despite my initial interest in aviation, I went on to study finance at Pondicherry University, in India, where I grew up. This allowed me to springboard into…
In honour of World Mental Health Day yesterday, the experts at job search and career coaching platform JobLeads teamed up with Maria-Teresa Daher-Cusack, a Clinical Development Consultant at Health Assured to shed light on the key health red flags to watch for in an unhappy workplace. They’ve also offered a five-step guide to help you rediscover your true calling amid a growing trend in career curiosity. Unhappy at work? This is what happens to your mind and body when you hate your job Chronic stress and burnout Ongoing dissatisfaction in the workplace can lead to persistent stress and anxiety. The constant strain of tensing your muscles in…
October 10, 2024 – Wiesbaden, Germany. Today, the International Centers for Precision Oncology (ICPO) Foundation announced a strategic collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for therapeutic clinical applications of nuclear medicine in oncology. This partnership will focus on providing expert advisory services, assessing national needs, developing health workforce capacities, and supporting high-quality nuclear medicine facilities worldwide. The aim is to improve the accessibility of radiotheranostics, ensuring that countries can leverage their full potential for effective patient care. The ICPO Foundation aims to develop an international network of physical diagnostic and therapeutic centers dedicated to Radiomolecular Precision Oncology. It has…
Bob Scott, a board member of The Operational Research Society, shares his insights on why SME business leaders should consider OR as a vital tool for problem-solving. With an extensive career in OR at organisations like Cap Gemini and PwC, Bob has seen the value of OR in action. In today’s data-driven world, where the buzz around AI and analytics dominates boardroom discussions, there is a forgotten hero quietly transforming business decision-making. SME business leaders may not have discovered it yet, but operational research (OR) has the potential to be a true game-changer. What is Operational Research? Operational research is…
Online cloud experts at TelephoneSystems.Cloud are urging business owners to verify their email lists and take proactive steps to prevent spam sign-ups from affecting their marketing campaigns. False data entered through sign-up forms can significantly distort analytics and harm campaign performance. This misleading information can lead to incorrect optimisation strategies and generate false leads. Sending marketing materials to spambots not only undermines the effectiveness of a campaign but can also damage the credibility of email marketing efforts, making them appear poorly received by customers. Juliet Moran, a digital tech expert from TelephoneSystems.Cloud, explains: “Spam sign-ups are a real problem for…
As UK businesses brace for a challenging autumn budget, experts have revealed how several industries, already facing significant investment declines, are likely to struggle even further. Securing funding is crucial for startups in any sector to launch and scale a business, and with the autumn budget just weeks away, access to finance tops the list of priorities for SMEs. The money.co.uk business loans team has analysed government data to reveal which sectors receive the least investment and offered their insights on the importance of securing funding. The industries that have seen the largest decrease in investment: Rank Industry* Funds Raised Through EIS or…
Paul Tarne, partner at national law firm Weightmans, offers essential insights on the changes in Martyn’s Law since its recent introduction to Parliament. He provides actionable guidance for SMEs on ensuring compliance, drawing from his experience representing Greater Manchester Combined Authority during the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena terror attack. Martyn’s Law, named in memory of Martyn Hett, who tragically lost his life in the Manchester Arena bombing, is moving towards becoming one of the UK’s most significant pieces of counterterrorism legislation. First introduced in early 2023, the law has undergone several stages of parliamentary scrutiny and is now…
Analysis of the Department of Health & Social Care’s latest Health Trends data for England highlights record prevalence of serious health conditions. The analysis from Broadstone, a leading independent consultancy, shows that cancerous issues have become significantly more common, with the proportion of patients with cancer (excluding non-melanotic skin cancers) more than doubling in just over a decade. When records began in 2009/10, 1.4% of people in England – or 776,000 – had diagnosed cancer (excluding non-melanotic skin cancers) according to practice disease registers. This doubled to 3% in 2018/19 and has subsequently increased to 3.6% or 2.3 million in…