Author: Charlotte

Academic leading new Goldsmiths creative industries institute argues mixed funding reduces reliance on tuition fees Reducing reliance on tuition fees through a “mixed economy” of academic and industrial collaboration is the “modern model” for universities and creative subjects, the leader of a new creative lab has said. Jonathan Freeman, a professor of psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, told Research Professional News that the upcoming Futures of Creativity and Innovation (Foci) Institute would combine “the rigor and robustness of the academic world with the agility and…applied thinking of the commercial world”. Source link

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Why every fossil fuel price spike accelerates the shift to renewables Energy markets are undergoing a structural shift. What was once primarily driven by decarbonization policy is now increasingly shaped by economics and energy security. Falling renewable costs, combined with continued volatility in fossil fuel markets, are reinforcing the case for domestically generated, stable energy sources. This shift is already reflected in capital allocation, with $2–2.5tn invested annually in energy transition technologies and clean energy attracting more investment than fossil fuels. For investors, the opportunity spans both real assets offering stable, contracted returns and growth strategies targeting companies enabling the…

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When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

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The announcement was made alongside Visa”s milestone achievement of supporting over 100 startups across Africa through the accelerator, with participating companies representing a combined valuation of $1.4 billion. Kredete,  the financial technology platform helping African immigrants and diaspora communities access stablecoin-powered financial services, announced its recognition at the Visa  Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 Demo Day held during GITEX Africa in Marrakech as one of the program’s standout alumni driving innovation in stablecoin card issuance. The announcement was made alongside Visa’s milestone achievement of supporting over 100 startups across Africa through the accelerator, with participating companies representing a combined valuation…

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For years, water, understandably, sat behind carbon in the sustainability conversation. This, however, bred a complacency that water risk was local, slow moving and easily managed. Today, water is showing up where investors care most, from operating costs and capex intensity to licence to operate. The scale of inefficiency is often underappreciated. Globally, more than 8.5 trillion litres of water are lost annually through leakage according to some estimates, enough to meet the needs of every person on earth for 22 days. Water risk is presenting itself in foregone revenue, higher input costs and as a signal that systems are…

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In this article, we will discuss 10 Best European Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. When it comes to European stocks and foreign equities, billionaires and hedge fund managers often see something the broader market overlooks: value hiding in plain sight. After more than a decade of U.S. stock market dominance, driven largely by mega-cap technology, many international markets now trade at significantly lower valuations, creating what smart money increasingly views as one of the most compelling rotation opportunities in global investing.For elite investors, this is not simply a bet against America. It is a bet on mean reversion, diversification, and…

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EXCLUSIVE: Ash Atalla, the British producer with credits for everything from The Office to Stath Lets Flats, is joining the governing board of the UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS). His appointment comes soon after the NFTS announced an expansion of its facilities, with the Cubby Broccoli Building to its Beaconsfield campus due to open in January 2027. Atalla is one of British comedy’s biggest names, winning Emmys, BAFTAs and Golden Globe, and producing shows such as Big Boys, People Just Do Nothing and The IT Crowd. Known for championing new voices, the producer worked with Ricky Gervais, Chris…

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