As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the global financial services landscape, financial institutions must look beyond conventional digitisation toward intelligent, secure, and predictive operations. To bridge this gap, the Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh), in collaboration with James Hope University, Lagos, recently concluded a high-impact, three-day executive education programme tailored specifically for leaders of Zenith […]
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A growing partnership between the University of Greater Manchester (UGM) and David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Nigeria, is delivering tangible outcomes in artificial intelligence education, research and institutional capacity building. Professor Celestine Iwendi, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh) at UGM, recently led a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On June 7, 2025, we proudly mark the 1-year anniversary of the Centre for Intelligence of Things (CIoTh) at the University of Greater Manchester (formerly University of Bolton). In just one year, CIoTh has emerged as a world-class research and innovation hub, shaping the global AI landscape through: 🔹 30+ peer-reviewed publications 🔹 30+ active […]
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” […]
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 […]
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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