Day: 9 June 2023

UK and India commit to research and innovation collaboration

Stuart Mitchell

The UK and India have strengthened their partnership with £16 million for vital joint research and innovation. Earthquakes, animal health and artificial intelligence (AI) are among the areas of research and innovation leaders in the UK and India have committed to work on together. While the two nations reinforce their commitment to collaborate on global issues. £16 million of new investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), matched by the Government of India, was launched during the UK-India Science and Innovation Council (SIC) in London on 26 April 2023. This…

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Deloitte’s Women @ Work report reveals signs of progress, but much work remains to improve women’s experiences in the workplace

Stuart Mitchell

Now in its third year, Deloitte’s Women @ Work: A Global Outlook, a survey of 5,000 women across 10 countries, finds some signs of progress for women in the workplace: during the survey period, rates of burnout dropped, non-inclusive behaviors declined, and hybrid work experiences improved. But these issues are still a challenge for many, and other factors have worsened since last year. There has been a significant decline in the number of respondents who feel comfortable talking about mental health in the workplace. Fewer women feel they get adequate…

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Xlinks’ first-of-a-kind renewable energy project secures backing from TAQA and Octopus Energy

Stuart Mitchell

Xlinks First Limited has reached a critical early milestone with the successful closing of its new development funding round raising GBP30 million. The investment comes after securing GBP25 million (AED113 million) of investment from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in the Middle East and North Africa region and GBP5 million (AED22 million) from global energy technology business, Octopus Energy Group. With their investment, TAQA and Octopus are validating Xlinks’ plans to lay the world’s longest high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea…

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WFA issues new rallying cry for fairer, safer, more transparent and more sustainable media ecosystem for global advertisers, with publication of Global Media Charter 3.0

Stuart Mitchell

WFA has published its third update to its Global Media Charter, building on the progress made in the areas of brand safety and measurement made possible by the previous version. The Global Media Charter 3.0 takes a wider lens on the industry than its predecessor. As such, the document gives media leaders the strategic platform to ensure that their corporate responsibility agenda is represented in the media decisions made, platforms invested in and partners selected. The new Charter identifies five key themes where focus is needed to unlock concerns and…

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DJ Perera Named Chief Media Officer at the Ad Council

Stuart Mitchell

The Ad Council, America’s leader in using the power of communications to drive social impact at scale, announced today that DJ Perera has joined the organization as Chief Media Officer. She succeeds Kathy Kayse, who will be retiring on May 12 after leading the Media team for 5 years. Prior to joining the Ad Council, Perera led Boehringer Ingelheim’s U.S. Media Center of Excellence, managing all aspects of direct-to-consumer and health care professionals paid media for the company’s brands. In her new role, Perera will oversee the Ad Council’s Media…

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