Connected Nations 2021
In this annual Connected Nations report, Ofcom measure progress in the availability of broadband and mobile services in the UK, including the newest full fibre and 5G networks now being rolled out.
Regional and National Ecosystems: Untapped Potential
The key to a successful tech ecosystem is critical mass in terms of access to talent, advice and investment. Local authorities may hold the key to unlocking some of this potential and this report contains numerous pragmatic suggestions for doing so.
Spotlight on Spinouts 2022
Latest analysis of the UK spinouts landscape identifies top universities, local authorities, sectors and investors. Findings highlight gender imbalance among leadership, success across UK regions and the impact of Covid-19.
The AI Index Report 2022: Measuring trends in Artificial Intelligence
The AI Index is an independent initiative at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (HAI), led by the AI Index Steering Committee, an interdisciplinary group of experts from across academia and industry.
Governance for an AI future
In collaboration with its members, techUK has summarised four top priorities for a successful AI governance regime in the UK.
BCS landscape review: Computing qualifications in the UK
BCS' “Landscape Review - Computing Qualifications in the UK” is a view of the current state of computing and digital qualifications in the UK.
Vision for the Built Environment
The Vision is for a built environment whose explicit purpose is to enable people and nature to flourish together for generations.
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor – Northern Ireland Report 2020
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor - Northern Ireland Report 2020 Queen’s University Belfast has developed a research paper, the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship [...]
Cyber-physical infrastructure
An independent vision from the UK’s Robotics Growth Partnership for a new cyber-physical infrastructure to accelerate innovation.
Levelling Up the United Kingdom
The UK Government has published its Levelling Up White Paper, setting out a plan to transform the UK by spreading opportunity and prosperity to all parts of it.
Physics and the Economy: Measuring the value of physics-based industries in the UK
Physics and the Economy: Measuring the value of physics-based industries in the UK The new Physics and the Economy project [...]
RISE Annual Report (2019-2021)
This report summarises RISE’s events and activities since 2019, including their annual conference, and the achievements of the eight RISE-funded research projects.
Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022-2030
The Cyber Security Strategy explains how the government will ensure that all public sector organisations will be resilient to cyber threats.
Energy Strategy – Path to Net Zero Energy – Action Plan
This 22-point Action Plan outlines some of the main actions to be taken forward during 2022 by central government and our partners.
Intelligent Automation in Central Government
Intelligent Automation in Central Government techUK is the trade association representing the UK tech industry. In this report, Intelligent Automation [...]
Should I stay or should I go?
Around two thirds of the young people who leave Northern Ireland to study in other UK regions or further afield never return. This report from Pivotal explores the reasons behind these decisions and makes suggestions which could encourage more leavers to consider returning home after graduation or later in life.
Building the future economy: plan for action for UK business innovation
Building the future economy: plan for action for UK business innovation Business innovation is the commercially successful application of ideas. [...]
Rise Women in Leadership Report
The Rise Women in Leadership Report is the first of its kind for the broadcast media technology sector and provides an in-depth insight with recommendations into how the industry can encourage women to reach their potential and succeed in leadership roles.
Reducing the whole life carbon impact of buildings
Reducing the whole life carbon impact of buildings The emissions attributed to a building across its lifetime are known as [...]
The UK Green Growth Index
This report notes that Northern Ireland faces challenges in the transition to net zero given its heavy dependence on jobs in carbon intensive sectors. There is also a strong need to reduce emissions from businesses, households, and transport.
Spotlight on Maths
Spotlight on Maths highlights how maths skills can benefit citizens in their studies and careers.
State of AI Report 2021
Now in its fourth year, the State of AI Report 2021 is reviewed by AI practitioners in industry and research, and features invited contributions from a range of well-known and up-and-coming companies and research groups.
Interpretable machine learning
Interpretable machine learning Modern machine learning (ML) systems are increasingly being used to inform decision making in a variety of applications. However, for some types [...]
AI and healthcare
This POSTnote gives an overview of these uses, and their potential impacts on the cost and quality of healthcare, and on the workforce.