Category: Technology

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What have we learned from the plethora of data being used to analyse and plan the response to the Covid-19 pandemic? Richard J Self, Senior Lecturer in Governance of Advanced and Emerging Technologies, argues that one thing it has taught us is to question whether the model being used to collate information is the right one, in the right context, for its data to be trusted.

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An increase in the budget for "defence" puts the spotlight on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), writes Professor Farid Meziane, Head of the University of Derby's Data Science Research Centre.

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Dr Jane Montague, Head of Psychology at the University of Derby, explores the opportunities and challenges the growth of video conferencing has brought.

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Richard J. Self, Senior Lecturer in Governance of Advanced and Emerging Technologies at the University of Derby, and MSc Mobile App Development student Jack Hider examine the technical challenges faced by those developing apps to help control the spread of COVID-19.

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What has the coronavirus pandemic taught us about Big Data and analytics? Richard Self, Senior Lecturer in Governance of Advanced and Emerging Technologies at the University of Derby, discusses in his latest blog.

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Bruce Wiggins, Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Maths at the University of Derby, discusses some of the best apps on the market to help you remain sociable… at a distance.

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Dr Dean Fido, Lecturer in Criminal Psychology at the University of Derby, and colleagues from across the UK look at whether we are really addicted to social media or if it's the technology, or simply our need for a connection with people, that is the addiction.

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Maria Potempski, Lecturer in Marketing and Public Relations at the University of Derby, explores the global populations addiction to social media.

Benjamin Thomas, Lecturer in Computer Games Modelling and Animation at the University of Derby, assesses what experience Google's new streaming service for gamers, Stadia, might offer for the hardcore and casual players.

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Sam De Vere examines if we should be worried about how our digital data is used by companies.