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Art has long been used to communicate scientific discovery. In 'The Life Scientific' Prof. Tony Ryan talks about cultural collaborations that aim to solve problems through science. He explains how combining catalysts with fashion can both clean the air and communicate an important message.
"What we need is an online space that has all the digital, tech, start-up, innovation events in one place." Ever heard that before? Well, here are the beginnings of my attempt to pull something together...
The Innovation and Research Strategy outlines the new and expanded programmes to be delivered by the Technology Strategy Board, including systems, grants and vouchers for SMEs.
It's the first OpenData hack weekend in New York City. There's 750 datasets and a prize of $2500 for the best hack. What's next for #OpenDataMcr? Will this project over the pond give our local efforts a boost? Get in touch if you're interested @capitalrels.
Great post from Neil Perkins on the burgeoning relationship between digital marketing and technology. Technology is, or has potential to be, a key enabler of experience, but are the old school ad men (and women) listening?
McKinsey have found that the internet was responsible for 20% of economic growth over the past 5 years, and as a sector contributes more to GDP than energy and agriculture.
As businesses and governments look to the future, they would do well to remember that executing on their existing strategy may no longer be good enough. They must think more deeply about the opportunities and risks presented by the evolving trends, and the driving forces behind them.
A new incubator for health apps launched at SXSW today. What could a digital-health incubator in Manchester learn from Rock Health in San Francisco & the Bupa Health Pulse report?
The Technology Strategy Board invites comments on the prospectus new Technology and Innovation Centres. Also expressions of interest are invited for the 'fast tracked' TIC for High Value Manufacturing by the end of this month.
