Kiera Sowery

Kiera graduated from Brunel University with a First Class Degree in Communications and Media in 2021. She joined Startups Magazine in August as an Editorial Assistant and is keen to develop her career in journalism and public relations, specifically within EdTech, MedTech and SpaceTech industries. In her spare time she runs a community on Instagram for fellow graduates and students, aiming to inspire them with positive, uplifting content and to share her post-graduation journey (@guidedbyagraduate).

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Parkinson’s AI proves accuracy in clinical studies

The results of a multi-site clinical study analysing the performance of PDMonitor, a pioneering Parkinson’s Disease monitoring device from PD Neurotechnology that uses wearables and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track and assess symptoms, have been published in Frontiers in Neurology, a leading peer-reviewed clinical neurology journal.

Ferne McCann’s latest venture, Shoorah, the mental health app

Mental health is a huge challenge globally, with more people struggling with how they feel mentally and emotionally. It’s more important than ever that there are as many tools available to support people’s mental health. That’s where this tech startup comes in, transforming the way you feel both mentally and physically through meditation.

Only 1/4 of employees medically assessed for risk of serious illness

With lifestyle having a huge impact on the prevention of cancer, and early detection being key to better outcomes, medical assessments can be a crucial piece of the puzzle. However, research revealed today by Towergate Health & Protection shows that only a quarter (26%) of employers offer their employees a medical assessment of their risk of serious illness.

Canva is uplifting people from extreme poverty

Canva has a simple yet ambitious two-step plan: Step One is to build one of the world’s most valuable companies, and Step Two is to do the most good we can. As part of “doing the most good we can do,” it feels horrible to be living on a planet where hundreds of millions of people live in extreme poverty and are deprived of their fundamental human rights, like food, shelter, safety, clean water, education, and health care.

Third of workers admit to preparing to look for another job

Over a third (37%) of workers have admitted to taking steps to ‘prepare to look for another job’.

Greenwashing often stems from terrible measurement

Corporate greenwashing is not always deliberate but can be the result of extremely poor measurement practices in the field of sustainability and ESG, a sustainability expert has said. Chris Bennett, founder of sustainability services company Evora Global, has highlighted the issue of poor ESG measurement leading to a lack of clarity for many on sustainability issues.

OVHcloud announces winner of global Startup Program Showcase Contest

OVHcloud, the European leader in Cloud computing, is committed to supporting worldwide startups since 2015 through the OVHcloud Startup Program. This programme has identified, supported and assisted the development of more than 3,300 startups and scaleups with up to €100,000 in free cloud credits and technical consultation to build their solution on OVHcloud, which offers full reversibility, data sovereignty and great price performance.

Energy bills are a significant concern for 80% of UK business owners

82% of business owners are concerned about the price of energy and the impact it will have on their companies. Energy bills could potentially rise 133% as Government support for non-household energy bills ends and fixed market deals come to an end.

Huckletree announces its eighth hub in Broadgate, Liverpool Street

Huckletree, a network of curated coworking hubs for innovative businesses, is set to open its eighth workspace in Broadgate, Liverpool Street this September in a deal signed with British Land, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies. 

Here’s How Office Plants Can Improve Your Productivity

Craft, the company building the future of documents, has revealed how incorporating low-maintenance office plants can improve your productivity. 

Canva increases investment in Europe with first European campus and huge plans

Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, has unveiled its first European campus in London as the company shared plans to accelerate growth in the market.

UK recruiters struggle to access talent in 2023 as skills gap widens

51% of UK recruiters claim that finding candidates with the necessary skills is the most significant challenge they will face in the next three years, according to a new survey by Monster, one of the world’s largest recruitment firms. The research report, titled “Recruitment Survival Guide 2023,” highlights that the UK’s battle for talent is intensifying, while the skills gap widens.

England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas according to study

New research has revealed England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas, with Cleveland coming out on top.

Prime Minister joins Industry Chiefs to roadmap future of AI regulation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met the CEOs of AI innovators OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic to roadmap the development of safe and responsible artificial intelligence, outlining the future of regulation and governance.

Kinly partners with Women In Tech

Kinly, the global provider of AV integration and collaboration services, has today announced a new partnership with Women In Tech, the community for women in IT, engineering, and those looking to kick start a career in the technology sector.

BBC Studios takes Top Gear and Doctor Who to the Sandbox Metaverse

BBC Studios has partnered with Web3 specialist Reality+ to create a metaverse experience in The Sandbox where fans will be able to interact with immersive content from their favourite brands, including Top Gear and Doctor Who, and enjoy a BBC events space.

Cuckoo Broadband now offering interpreter for customers using British Sign Language

Deaf customers of Cuckoo Broadband can now contact the provider using British Sign Language (BSL) thanks to a new partnership with Sign Solutions. 

How to avoid greenwashing as a startup

Greenwashing poses a huge risk to brand reputation, investment prospects and the planet, yet often we think of it as a crime only committed by large, faceless corporations. But the broad definition of the term and increasingly tighter regulations means businesses of all sizes may find themselves subject to greenwashing allegations. There are, however, several steps businesses can take to feel confident in their green claims. Hugo Kimber, CEO of carbon accounting firm Carbon Responsible offers his advice.

Digital Poverty Alliance launch National Delivery Plan at community event in Leeds

The Digital Poverty Alliance has set out a landmark strategy to end digital poverty by 2030, launching its National Delivery Plan at a community event in Leeds.

Zoomo expands fleet offering with Urban Arrow e-cargo bikes

Zoomo, a key player in last-mile electric fleet solutions, has announced it has partnered with Urban Arrow, a cargo bike producer, to enhance its hardware offerings available on the Zoomo platform.