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Social robots in care: How AI companions support carers

New Cambridge research reveals social robots boost emotional wellbeing and relieve pressure on carers, reshaping future caregiving.

European Research & Innovation Days 2025: The future of science and industry

The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event returns this autumn, bringing together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and the public to set the course for Europe’s future in science and technology.

AI in the NHS: UCL study reveals hidden barriers slowing healthcare innovation

A new UCL study reveals that outdated IT, governance delays and lack of staff confidence are slowing the adoption of AI in the NHS.

UK Government coders save 28 working days a year with AI assistance

A major government trial has demonstrated that AI coding assistants are significantly enhancing productivity among developers across the public sector, saving nearly an hour of work per day per coder, which is equivalent to 28 working days each year overall.

AI MRI scans revolutionise lung disease diagnosis in world’s first

UKRI-funded researchers are using AI and Xenon gas imaging to make MRI scans faster, cheaper, and more accurate, improving lung disease diagnosis across the NHS.

Beyond the hype: How AI scribes are redefining clinical practice and patient care

Kai Van Lieshout discusses how AI scribes are transforming clinical practice, presenting both human stories and empirical evidence to show their impact on medical practitioners and the patient experience.

Oxford researchers win ERC Starting Grants to tackle global challenges

Eleven early-career researchers at the University of Oxford have been awarded highly competitive European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, each valued at €1.5 million over a period of five years.

Europe’s deep tech renaissance closes Silicon Valley’s innovation gap

Ion Hauer, Principal at APEX Ventures, discusses how Europe’s Deep Tech Renaissance can bridge the innovation gap with Silicon Valley.

AI stethoscope detects three heart conditions in 15 seconds

Researchers have developed an AI stethoscope that discovers heart conditions in 15 seconds, giving NHS GPs a quick and simple tool to spot problems earlier.

R&I days 2025: Showcasing innovation in health, mining and urban well-being

The sixth edition of the European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days will take place on 16-17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels, bringing together key players from across Europe’s research, business, and innovation.

AI-assisted robotic surgery: The future of safer, faster operations

Systematic review finds AI-assisted robotic surgery delivers higher precision, fewer complications, and quicker patient recovery - transforming surgical care worldwide.

Oxford secures £118m for AI-driven vaccine research with Ellison Institute

The University of Oxford has launched a £118M AI vaccine research programme, CoI-AI, with the Ellison Institute, aiming to combat antibiotic resistance through human challenge trials.

Elastic appoints Alf Franklin to lead international public sector business

New public sector leader to focus on helping agencies reduce complexity, improve resiliency, and accelerate responsible AI adoption.

What AI in mind sports teaches us about human intelligence, strategy, and governance

Geoffrey Borg and Dmitry Fedotov, provide insights into what AI in mind sports teaches us about human intelligence, strategy, and governance.

Supporting UK healthcare’s shift to AI

Accuro offers speech-to-text transcription services designed to alleviate the administrative burden faced by clinicians in healthcare settings. Here, they explain the advantages of the company’s Ambient Voice Technology (AVT), particularly through the use of an Ambient Scribe.

AI in smart cities: Strategies for missing traffic data imputation 2025

A new AI review outlines 2025 strategies to fix missing traffic data in smart cities using structure- and learning-based methods.

Public sector buyers: 5 key guidelines for public sector AI procurement

Crown Commercial Service explains how to effectively procure AI, with guidance for public sector buyers.

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