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The tenth Annual Oxford Animal Ethics Summer School, to be held at Merton College, Oxford, from 4-7 August 2025, is calling for experts to submit abstracts for presentations on the ethics of animal captivity. The event, organised by the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, will explore the moral implications of keeping billions of animals in captivity worldwide. The Summer School is a platform for leading scholars and professionals to tackle complex ethical questions, including whether the widespread confinement of animals can be morally justified. Key themes will include the use of animals in agriculture, fur farming, aquaculture, breeding, fashion, experimentation,…
A UK-wide study into the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers is set to launch, with the specialist charity Get A-Head pledging £40,000 towards the project. The initiative, which aims to address inconsistencies in care, will evaluate existing data to identify areas in need of improvement across the country. With over 12,500 cases of head and neck cancer diagnosed annually in the UK and patient numbers increasing by 30% per decade, there is currently no large-scale audit of how the disease is diagnosed or treated. The new two-year feasibility study, costing £270,000, will investigate whether the National Cancer…
The Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics has announced the call for papers for its tenth Annual Summer School, which will take place from 4-7 August 2025 at Merton College, Oxford. The event, one of the most prestigious in the field of animal ethics, will explore the theme of “The Ethics of Captivity.” Scholars and professionals from various disciplines are invited to submit abstracts for potential presentations by 3 February 2025. The Summer School regularly attracts over 70 speakers and 150 attendees from across the globe, providing a platform for rigorous debate and academic exploration. The Theme: The Ethics of Captivity…
UK-based manufacturer Aviramp, renowned for its innovative step-free aircraft boarding ramps, has secured another significant contract in Australia, marking a new chapter in its record-breaking year. The company has signed a deal with Australian airline Jetstar to supply a solar-powered Continental ramp for use at Melbourne Airport, further cementing Aviramp’s success in the Australasian market. This new contract follows closely on the heels of orders from Sydney Airport, which recently purchased four solar ramps, and New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport, which has added two of Aviramp’s Continental ramps to its operations. Aviramp, which designs and manufactures boarding ramps and bridges for use…
Amorepacific has unveiled its latest scientific research at the prestigious 34th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) conference, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from October 14 to 17. The South Korean cosmetics giant’s R&I Center showcased groundbreaking advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based systems and sustainable innovations in skincare ingredients, to the global cosmetic science community. Among the highlights of the conference was a presentation by Amorepacific’s scientist, Lee Jeong Yu, who introduced the company’s innovative ‘Artificial Tactile Sensory System and High-Precision AI Simulation for Cosmetic Products.’ This research was recognised as one of the top five applied…
Invisors, a Workday Services Partner, has been recognised as a leader across all three categories in the 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Workday Ecosystem report. The U.S. report, issued by Information Services Group (ISG), evaluates 28 providers in the Workday ecosystem, assessing their capabilities in Transformation Services, Deployment and Integration Services, and Performance and Optimization Services. Leaders in these categories are identified based on their comprehensive service offerings, market presence, and competitive stability. Invisors’ strong performance has distinguished the company as a leader across all three categories, confirming its innovative approach and solid standing in the market. In addition to its…
Mountain Province Diamonds has released its production and sales figures for the third quarter of 2024, reporting a decline in carat recovery compared to the same period last year. The Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine, a joint venture in which the company holds a 49% stake, saw a 10% decrease in diamond production, with 1.19 million carats recovered in Q3 2024, down from 1.33 million carats in Q3 2023. The company attributed the drop in production to a lower average grade of diamonds recovered, which fell to 1.24 carats per tonne—a decrease of 18% compared to the previous year’s figure of…
Gurobi Optimization, a leading company in decision intelligence technology, is set to host its first-ever EMEAI Decision Intelligence Summit in Amsterdam. The event, which will be held at the Capital C venue from 5-6 November 2024, aims to bring together professionals from operations research, data science, and business to explore the latest advancements in mathematical optimisation and decision intelligence. The summit follows on from the success of Gurobi’s inaugural Americas summit, which took place last month in Las Vegas. In a similar format, the EMEAI event will feature a mix of keynote speeches, technical presentations, and hands-on training sessions designed…
Italian-American economist Mariana Mazzucato has issued a stark warning about the dangers of innovation policies that may exacerbate inequality, during her address at the 27th TCI Network Conference held in Chihuahua, Mexico. Mazzucato, a professor at University College London, contended that some of the “stupidest fiscal policies” have been enacted in the name of entrepreneurship, undermining the very goals they intend to support. In her speech, Mazzucato highlighted how the current global financial framework often fails to promote inclusive growth, instead contributing to a concentration of wealth and economic stagnation for significant segments of the population. She noted that the…
KPMG Australia has made history by becoming the first organisation in the world to achieve certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for a globally applicable standard focused on the safe management of artificial intelligence (AI). This milestone certification is based on the BS ISO/IEC 42001 standard, designed to promote the responsible and ethical use of AI across various sectors. The newly established standard aims to assist organisations in navigating the complexities of AI deployment, addressing critical issues such as non-transparent automatic decision-making, reliance on machine learning rather than human-coded logic, and the need for continuous learning. Published in the…