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UK Minister for AI Meets Professor of Artificial Intelligence Celestine Iwendi at Fabian Society Festival of Ideas

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
27
Sep

CIoTh engages the Minister on responsible AI, regulation and the future of work — and secures his participation in the Centre’s “November to Remember” Parliament programme on 3 November, alongside 2026 IEEE President and CEO Mary Ellen Randall. The Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh), University of Greater Manchester, was delighted to engage with the […]

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Slowing AI Is a Blunder: Prof. Celestine Iwendi on AI Literacy, Workforce Readiness, and Ethical Governance

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
23
Sep

The debate over artificial intelligence development has reached a defining moment. As policymakers and tech leaders clash over regulation versus speed, Professor Celestine Iwendi, Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIOTH) and Professor of AI at the University of Greater Manchester, has outlined why deliberate deceleration is the wrong approach. Speaking to The […]

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CIoTh Director Nominated for UK Community Leadership Award

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
09
Sep

The Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh) is proud to announce that its lead, Professor Celestine Iwendi, has been nominated for the Community Leadership & Empowerment Award – Strategic Excellence at the Black History Month Recognition Evening 2026 in the United Kingdom. The award, organised by the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN), honours individuals […]

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CIOTH STAR Wins Prestigious ISC2 EMEA Rising Star Professional Award

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
28
Aug

University of Greater Manchester researcher and former postgraduate student recognised for growing impact in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital resilience Manchester, United Kingdom The Centre of Intelligence of Things, CIoTh, at the University of Greater Manchester has celebrated Austin Orumwense, CC, following his recognition as the Europe, Middle East and Africa recipient of the ISC2 […]

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Intelligent Futures: Announcing the “November to Remember” Series of Talks 2026

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
01
Aug

Shaping the Next Era of Technology and Humanity The Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh) at the School of Technologies, University of Greater Manchester, in partnership with the IEEE UK and Ireland Section, is proud to host the flagship public event program: “November to Remember: Series of Talk 2026.” This landmark gathering brings together pioneering […]

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Expanding Global AI Impact: CIoTH Partners with DUFUHS to Launch New AI Centre for Health Sciences

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
28
Jul

We are thrilled to share a major milestone in our ongoing mission to drive global AI innovation and academic collaboration. David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) in Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, has officially unveiled its new Centre for Artificial Intelligence Application, established in partnership with the Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTH) at […]

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Former University of Greater Manchester Student and Staff Member Wins Black Student of the Year at UK Black Healthcare Awards

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
04
Jul

A former student and staff member of the University of Greater Manchester, Salome Enoshi Uwah, has been named Black Student of the Year at the Black Healthcare Awards 2026, held on Saturday, 4 July, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Salome, who is currently a doctoral student at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, is a former […]

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Professor Celestine Iwendi Featured in THISDAY Following 2026 IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors Nomination

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi

The Centre of Intelligence of Things, University of Greater Manchester, Bolton, is pleased to celebrate the feature of Professor Celestine Iwendi in THISDAY, one of Africa’s leading media platforms, both online and in print, following his nomination for the 2026 IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors election. This recognition highlights not only Professor Iwendi’s personal […]

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CIoTh Marks Second Anniversary with Growing Global Impact

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
08
Jun

The anniversary gathering was attended by Aris Matthaiou, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of External Affairs and Institutional Advancement, who congratulated the Centre on its first two years and commended the excellent work being led by Professor Celestine Iwendi and the wider CIoTh team. He said: “Congratulations on the first two years and the […]

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

Posted on by Celestine Iwendi
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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