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New AI growth zones will bring thousands of jobs and investment to North Wales

The UK Government has confirmed that North Wales will be the location of a central new AI Growth Zone, expected to generate more than 3,400 jobs and unlock part of an estimated £100 billion in investment across the national programme.

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.

Multi-omics AI model boosts preterm birth prediction accuracy to nearly 90%

A new multi-omics AI model combines cfDNA and cfRNA to predict preterm birth risk with nearly 90% accuracy, offering promising insights for maternal health.

What’s next for AI in cancer care?

If technology seeks to transform oncology practice, it must solve three big needs: data, training and trust. Annemiek Snoeckx, Co-Chair of the Digital Health Network at the European Cancer Organisation, explains.

AI lung cancer diagnostic pathway redesign in North East London

Surabhi Srivastava, Commercial Head UK and EU at Qure.ai, discusses how integrating artificial intelligence can reduce chest X-ray reporting times and accelerate early lung cancer diagnosis.

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