You may remember that in Spring we launched a project that involves using smart speakers within care environments. This is being championed by the University of Plymouth thanks to a Technology Enabled Care grant from Cornwall Council. The scheme enables care homes…
Smart speakers are popular, readily available devices, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home. The devices provide a combination of an Intelligent Assistant, voice recognition, speakers and microphone, all in one package. They are able to connect to the internet,…
Tech South West has launched new awards to celebrate and showcase the best of the region’s technology sector. The Tech South West Awards 2019 cover the whole Tech South West region of Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly,…
by Dr Alejandro Veliz Reyes The School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Plymouth is spearheading the local development of digital skills, resources, research and academic programmes for digital and creative innovation. A battery of new talent…
By Kate McCavana – Specialist Digital Business Consultant Kate supports ambitious people with great ideas.A qualified coach with over 20 years working in the public and private sectors, Kate’s expertise spans strategic analysis and planning, risk management, people development and training,…
Do you know what a Patient Participation Group (PPG) is and what they do? Did you know that every GP practice must have one? This doesn’t just apply to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, but the whole of England…
Made Open were one of the first Cornish SMEs to receive feasibility funding from the EPIC Challenge Fund, and the company has worked hard to develop great tech products to boost social good. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SDuXmhToAc&w=560&h=315] We are are delighted to announce…
by Emily Barrett The next Plymouth Startup Weekend is due to take place in October 2019 – register your interest here. To keep updated on the winning teams and future Plymouth Startup Weekends, follow @PlymouthStartup on Twitter/Facebook. The first ever…
This month-long exhibition and series of events addresses mental health histories and futures emphasising expressions of strengths and recovery. This project was initiated by PorthEden, a dedicated mental health project that builds capacity for all on issues concerning mental health. Project…
By Seb Stevens Seb and Dani from the EPIC Team attended the Top Town Camelford Memory Café on 24th of April to discuss the potential benefits of eHealth technologies to those suffering with health conditions related to memory loss and…