PPE saves lives but also creates vast amounts of waste. Professor Peter Hopkinson explains why a ‘circular’ approach is needed to tackle a new environmental crisis.
Why traditional efficiency models are becoming outdated
Dr Allen Alexander, Senior Lecturer in innovation at the University of Exeter Business School, argues that we need to think again about efficiency-at-scale advice to businesses.
Why ESG investing generates value by having lower returns
Chendi Zhang, Director of the Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre, discusses the pros and cons of investing in ESG policies.
The problem of food waste
Professor Stefano Pascucci and Amanda Goodwin introduce research being embarked upon for reducing food waste in Cornwall.
Driverless cars – the moral maze
Dr Edmond Awad discusses the moral and ethical issues of driverless cars and what it means for the development of AI. Read More
Spring Forward: Why Now is the Time to Reassess Your Digital Values
Just a few days ago I had my first Covid vaccination jab. After more than a year of various levels of lockdown, this seems like such a big personal step forward for me and many others. And while there is still a long way to go, it is certainly starting to feel as though we are firmly now transitioning from BC (Before Covid) to AC (After Covid). Not surprisingly, along with coping with the challenges of the past year, these feelings inevitably result in more of our attention turning toward preparing for the future. The question that remains, however, is what kind of future can we expect in this new era? Read More
The DIGIT Lab – Delivering Digital Innovation for Growth, Impact and Transformation
The recently launched DIGIT Lab is a Next Stage Digital Economy Research Centre led by Exeter INDEX. Together with academic partners, the University of East Anglia and Oxford Brookes University, and over 20 industry partners, the centre is working with Large Established Organisations (LEOs) to understand the barriers to driving change and improving productivity through digital transformation.
Alan Brown, Executive Director at INDEX, looks at the challenges of digital transformation and how the DIGIT Lab will look to foster innovation and develop solutions. Read More
Greater diversity in boards – but more work to do
As we recognise International Women’s Day progress is being made. However, Professor Ruth Sealy reminds us there is still a huge amount of work to do. Read More
Diversity Dos & Don’ts: Gender Equality by Design
Dr Jamie Gloor explores if real progress towards gender equality in organisations can be made by design. Read More
