Author Archives: Celestine Iwendi

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Human-Centred AI: Prof. Celestine Iwendi Delivers IEEE Smart Cities Webinar on ‘Psycho Intelligence’

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18
May

As urban environments rapidly automate, the intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence has taken centre stage. Prof. Celestine Iwendi, Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh), recently delivered an invited global webinar for the prestigious IEEE Smart Cities initiative. The masterclass, titled “Psycho Intelligence for Secure Smart Cities in the Age of […]

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Identifying AI-Powered Job Scams: Insights from Prof. Celestine Iwendi on Voice of Islam Radio

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11
May

In a recent interview on the Voice of Islam Radio Breakfast Show, Prof. Celestine Iwendi, a leading expert at the CIOTH Lab, delved into the dark side of Artificial Intelligence: the rise of highly sophisticated, AI-driven job scams. As AI continues to revolutionize industries, it is also being used to create “polished but fake” job […]

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CIoTh Celebrates Publication of Two New Papers Advancing Psycho Intelligence for Autism Related Innovation

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The Centre of Intelligence of Things, CIoTh, at the University of Greater Manchester is pleased to announce the publication of two new research papers focused on autism related innovation, developed using Psycho Intelligence, a new area of research pioneered at CIoTh. These publications mark an important step in CIoTh’s ongoing commitment to developing more human-centred, […]

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Professor’s honour as he is named one of top researchers globally

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Professor Celestine Iwendi has been named by ScholarGPS among their Highly Ranked Scholars — placing him among the top 0.05 per cent of researchers globally across all fields with no self-citation in 2025. Professor Iwendi, who is the Head of the University’s Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTH), said: Being part of such a distinguished […]

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CIOTH Interns wins at WIE International Leadership Summit 2025

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🎉 Congratulations to Salome and Negin! 🎉 We are delighted to celebrate SALOME UWAH and Negin Aboutorabi from the Centre of Intelligence of Things-University of Greater Manchester, Bolton. (CIoTh) on winning Best Poster Presentation at the WIE International Leadership Summit 2025 – London Track. Your brilliance, hard work, and dedication truly stood out among exceptional researchers from around the world. This […]

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Centre of Intelligence of Things Urges Nigerian Government to Adopt Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence to Combat Banditry and Mass Abductions

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The Centre of Intelligence of Things has called on the Nigerian Government to urgently adopt modern technology including Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence as a central pillar of its security strategy against banditry, mass abductions and rural terrorism. Responding to recent attacks and rising insecurity in several regions of the country in Arise TV, […]

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Excellence in AI and Machine Learning Conference

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Report on Attendance at the “Excellence in AI and Machine Learning” Conference By: Dr. Anthony Ojo Date of Attendance: 13–14 May 2025 Location: Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club, Daventry, Northamptonshire Introduction This report outlines the participation of a delegation from the University of Greater Manchester, Bolton, in the “Excellence in AI and Machine Learning” […]

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A Look Back: AI Training at the WTO and Its Global Impact

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In 2024, a pioneering collaboration between the University of Greater Manchester (formerly the University of Bolton) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) marked a defining moment in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into global trade ecosystems. At the heart of this initiative was a groundbreaking 14-session Modular Programme on AI and Supply Chains, delivered […]

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🔍 GitLab Report: Developers Embrace AI as an Essential Tool—Despite Rising Concerns

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In a new report released by GitLab, the integration of AI in software development is not only accelerating—it’s becoming essential. The 2024 Global DevSecOps Report reveals that 83% of developers are now using AI tools in their workflow, citing productivity and automation as major benefits. Despite some ethical and security concerns, the adoption rate continues […]

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