A previous article introduced the two Next Stage Digital Economy Centres that UK Research and Innovation
(UKRI) is investing £22 million in. These posts will look at more of them.
The Centre for the Decentralised Digital Economy (DECaDE)
This will be led by the University of Surrey and its aim is to explore how the
platforms underpinning our peer-to-peer digital economy could be transformed by
emerging data-centric technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. As such, innovative tech
will be accessible to more customers because of alternative governance models.
The Horizon Institute
This project will see the University of Nottingham explore how consumer trust around
the use of personal data in new technologies and products that blend physical
and digital elements can be built. For instance, information about mental
health can be collected to improve treatment thanks to community participation
in virtual music festivals and personalised digital health plans.
The Future Places Centre
Lancaster University will be responsible for this project. It will look at how technologies
such as the Internet of Things can help individuals design and adapt the
places they live, work and spend time in for a more sustainable lifestyle. For
instance, IoT
sensors can be used to monitor pollutants such as tumble-dryer
generated microplastics.
Internet of Things can promote sustainable living © Royalty-free image
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