Digital Futures

YouTube video by UK Research and Innovation How AI is revolutionising the fight against drug trafficking

How can AI help to fight drug trafficking across the EU?

ARIEN is an incredible Horizon Europe project that’s bringing together law enforcement agencies, researchers and technology across Europe to shape the future of crime-fighting.

Watch more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=agQZ...

Digital Identities: A Policy Hackathon | SPRITE+ Hub We're inviting SPRITE+ members up to 35 years of age to participate in a policy hackathon.

*APPLICATION DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED*

We're inviting SPRITE+ members up to 35 years of age to participate in our Policy Hackathon with the Chatham House community! 💻

⏱️ Apply by: Friday 15th August

🧷 www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #ChathamHouse #hackathon #DigitalIdentity

🤖 Researchers at @manchester.ac.uk, Prof Yu-wang Chen, Dr Arijit De & Dr Richard Allmendinger use #AI digital twins to optimise vessel routes, cut emissions, and make ports smarter, driving greener, more efficient maritime trade.
📰Read the article here: blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2025/0...

📣 Registration is officially open for our 2025 showcase!

Join us online for the annual SPRITE+ showcase: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

📆 Monday 8th September, 10:00 – 17:00
📍 Online

#SPRITE #showcase #events #InnovationFora #registration #TIPS #research #sandpits #OnlineShowcase

University scientist named finalist for prestigious AI award An academic and a corresponding team from The University of Manchester have been announced as finalists for the acclaimed Manchester Prize.   Dr Panagiotis Papadopoulos, Reader in Engineering for Net…

🏆 Dr Panagiotis Papadopoulos and his team at @manchester.ac.uk are finalists for the Manchester Prize! Their AI-powered “Grid Stability” tool could transform how we monitor and secure power grids as we move toward net zero.

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That’s a wrap for today’s fantastic #AIinHealthcare event!

Thanks to all the brilliant minds sharing, collaborating, and building the future of health innovation.

Let’s keep the conversation going 👇
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Getting Your Product Adopted In The NHS A story told with Adobe Express

If you missed our past events, you can view the post-event articles here:
🔗 Getting Your Product Adopted in the NHS tinyurl.com/2hh3p7c8

🔗 Adopting Personal Health Records in the NHS
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📅 A similar event is coming this autumn – stay tuned!

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🤝 The room’s buzzing after a packed morning. Time for good food + deeper chats.
#networking #AI #healthcare #digitalfutures @manchester.ac.uk

💬 Discussion topic: Challenges of developing and deploying AI in the NHS
Breakout session.

Lots of perspectives, real insights.
#NHSInnovation #AIAdoption

Anusha Venkatesan & Lorraine Dube talk AI Airlock + how Medicines and Healthcare
products Regulatory Agency ( @mhragovuk.bsky.social ) regulates AI in medical devices.

Innovation needs guardrails.
#AIGovernance #MedTech

Joshua Harris from UK Health Security Agency on how #LLMs are powering public health insights.

Big data + applied AI = resilient systems

📰 Get updates: eepurl.com/iozsPY

☕️ Time for Refreshment Break
Coffee. Conversations. Community.
Let’s connect around #AIinHealth

Yutong Zhang presents how the Innovative Technology Adoption Programme (iTap) helps the NHS integrate new technologies into real-world settings.

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Professor Goran Nenadic discusses the risks, opportunities, and good practice in LLM-based healthcare systems.

🤖Do LLMs belong in clinics? Let’s evaluate.

Ben Latimer & Caroline Allen from @accurx.bsky.social present how voice tech is integrating into everyday care.

Speech meets healthcare efficiency.
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We’re LIVE from Citylabs, Manchester for #AIinHealthcare! Exploring how large
language models are revolutionizing healthcare.

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UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research The new Prosperity Partnerships will tackle key industry challenges in areas from drug manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity.

We're teaming up with UK businesses and academia partners to invest in 23 new Prosperity Partnerships.

The projects will tackle key industry challenges in areas from drug manufacturing and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity.

Find out more here: www.ukri.org/news/uk-busi...

AI in Healthcare: Transforming the Future with Large Language Models Learn about how AI is supporting triage in primary care, clinical time is being saved by ambient voice technology, and AI use in the NHS!

Work for the NHS? Don't miss out on your free ticket to AI in Healthcare: Transforming the Future with LLMs at Citylabs 1.0, Manchester!

📅Date: 24th July 2025
⏲️Time: 9.45am – 1.30pm

🎟️Book your ticket! shorturl.at/yTUxP
@accurx.bsky.social @mhragovuk.bsky.social
#NHS #Innovation #NHSSTAFF

📢 Last tickets!

Join us for AI in Healthcare: Transforming the Future with LLMs on 24 July, 9.45am–1.30pm at Citylabs, Manchester.

🎟️ Free tickets: shorturl.at/yTUxP.

Speakers from @manchester.ac.uk & @mhragovuk.bsky.social!

#AI #HealthTech #Manchester

PhD & Early Career Researchers get the spotlight! Case studies, networking, and tailored Q&A, building the future of cybersecurity research.
#NextGen #CyberResearch #CDTSForum25

Panel 3: Cyber Skills
What skills will future cybersecurity pros need? This panel dives into closing the digital skills gap, career pathways, and attracting diverse talent to strengthen our cyber defences.

#CyberCareers #Skills #CDTSForum25

Panel 2: What Works in cybersecurity?

What truly improves digital trust and security? Panellists share evidence-based insights on effective policies, tech solutions, and bridging the gap between guidelines and real-world action.

#CyberEvidence #DigitalTrust
#CDTSForum25

Time for panel discussions!

Panel 1: GenAI & Security

Exploring how generative AI reshapes digital trust and security. From deepfakes to misinformation, experts discuss ethical challenges, governance, and adapting to new AI-driven threats. #CDTSForum25

Keynote by Professor Ganna Pogrebna: “The Cybersecurity Paradox—Trusting Machines to Manage Human Errors.” Exploring how AI is reshaping security, from anomaly detection to ethical challenges. #AI #CyberTrust #CDTSForum25

@uomsoss.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

We’re live at #CDTSForum25 in Manchester!

Today’s focus: digital trust, security, and the future of generative AI. Excited to hear from global experts and connect with innovators. Stay tuned for updates!

#AI #Cybersecurity #CDTSForum25

@profnicklord.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social

🚨 Free tickets out now! 🚨

Join us for AI in Healthcare: Transforming the Future with LLMs on 24 July, 9:45–13:30, Citylabs Manchester.

👀 Speakers TBA!
👉 Tickets: shorturl.at/yTUxP

@ticmcr.bsky.social @mft-edi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

⁉️ What really works in preventing & responding to cyber incidents?

🌐 Panel Spotlight: What works in Cybersecurity

Join #CDTSForum25 to explore evidence-based strategies for cybercrime, online harms & bridging gaps in digital trust.

👉Join the waitlist: shorturl.at/lGBd6

⁉️ How do we build a resilient cyber workforce in the digital age?

🌐 Panel Spotlight: Cyber Skills and Careers in Cybersecurity at the #CDTSForum25

Join #CDTSForum25 to explore pathways into cyber, workforce-wide safety, & human factors in security.

👉 Join the waitlist: shorturl.at/lGBd6

We're excited to be at Arbeta today for our final event of our 'Creativity+AI: Fashion' series discussing how the fashion industry is affected by AI, its challenges and opportunities 👗

In partnership with @digitaluom.bsky.social and @ticmcr.bsky.social