Ruth Brooks

Data shared by the World Economic Forum and Statista indicates that the global literacy rate stands at 87% – with most developed countries achieving 99%. However, regional inequalities – particularly in developing countries and emerging economies – persist, with women and girls disproportionately affected. Reading ability is key to educational attainment and broader life outcomes. […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of technological advancements, virtual reality is a groundbreaking innovation. Virtual reality, or VR, blurs the lines between the real world and the virtual environment: “Unlike other forms of media like movies and video games, virtual reality uses wearable hardware to fully immerse the user in the experience,” explains Shopify in a […]

The word robot often conjures images from science fiction. People picture humanoid machines that can carry out sophisticated tasks, or that even look – and behave – in a way that’s indistinguishable from a real human being.  While these kinds of depictions have helped fuel people’s fascination with robots, the reality of modern robotics is […]

What if there was a way to remove human error from business operations? To free up employees’ time, energy and headspace to focus on wider, critical objectives? To achieve all of this in a cost-effective, highly efficient and streamlined way? Automation has paved the way for monumental digital transformation within the world of business. Its […]

We all interact with machines and computers as we go about our daily lives – withdrawing cash at ATMs, using specialist software in the workplace, experiencing art exhibits via virtual reality, plotting routes using Google Maps, and asking voice assistants to switch playlists. How many of us, however, stop and think about these interactions and […]