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A Reflection on the AI Safety Summit in the UK
By Ifeanyi Chukwu, Research Software Technician The past few years have witnessed a tremendous surge in the influence of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by the widespread availability of high-performance computing machines that empower the development of robust AI models and tools. In fact, in 2023, it comes as no surprise that AI, has been named...
From Trash to Treasure: The Art of Recycling Household Technology
By Volodymyr (Vlad) Chapman What is the LIDA Upcycle / Recycle initiative? The initiative is a local take on Community Repair Cafes - fixing broken technology, repurposing old / unneeded tech and raising money for community causes. Motivation An accidental hobby of mine is self-sufficiency. Accidental because, previously, I would have happily paid full price for...
Driving diversity on digital courses
The University of Leeds is working with businesses to help even more students achieve their dreams of a career in data science and AI. As part of its commitment to widening access to under-represented groups through the Access and Student Success strategy, earlier this year the University won funding from the Office for Students to...
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Chemotherapy Dose Intensity in AYA Germ Cell Tumors: Data Assessment
Delivered chemotherapy dose intensity in adolescent and young adult germ cell tumours in England: assessment of data quality and consistency...