Recently supported UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) with developing a directory of UK #humanitarian academic research centres to make this expertise easier to find, access, and bring to the service of those tacking humanitarian crises. For the directory and project details 👇

Can you imagine a future where new manufacturing techniques optimise the entire food supply chain? This #emergingtechnology has the potential to enhance food processing and pave the way for global food security. Subscribe for more information and updates ukhih.org/newsletter

Great new resource mapping UK capacity on humanitarian research and innovation

💬 ‘When there’s an emerging technology like AI, there’s a real temptation to think this is going to be the silver bullet that can really help us’ Sian White of UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) discusses the risks & benefits of using AI in the humanitarian sector. #ArtificialIntelligence

Call for applications!📢 We have an exciting new opportunity with Caribou.space for hands-on support to help #humanitarian organisations in #EastAfrica use geospatial data & tools in their work. 📅Deadline: 4 September 23:59 BST Find out more & apply: ukhih.org/about-us/work-…

The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) and Caribou Space are excited to announce the call for applications for Geospatial Data and Technical Support for Humanitarians in East Africa. 👇🏾For more details, visit the Call for Applications page: ukhih.org/about-us/work-… #fundingopportunities

⚠️Emerging technologies and innovative ideas such as multi-hazard warning systems have the potential to support the #humanitarian sector. Find out more & sign up for updates on our #EmergingTechnology project with RAND Europe, glass.ai & Athena Infonomics 👇ukhih.org/newsletter

Join Caribou.space for a short webinar tomorrow (Thursday 15 August) about the Geospatial Data & Technical Support for Humanitarian Organisations in East Africa call for applications. 📅 Date: Thursday 15 August ⏰ Time: 11:00 BST 🔗 Sign up here: lnkd.in/gndtU4dD

To mark #WorldHumanitarianDay, Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Change Peter Hailey discusses the extent to which the #humanitarian aid system is improving programmes 9 months after our report on the humanitarian response in Somalia. Read more: ukhih.org/blog/world-hum…

Join Elrha on 4 September 2024 for a webinar on #NonCommunicableDiseases in humanitarian crises. They'll discuss research priorities for Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome. Register now! bit.ly/45WBlTC   Elrha Faculty of Health Sciences at AUB IRC - International Rescue Committee @LSHTMpress MSF International UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Last week, Caribou Space hosted a Q&A webinar on our open call for applications for Geospatial Data and Technical Support for Humanitarians in East Africa. 📺 Watch the recording: youtu.be/-en4L_HaTH8 🗓️ Deadline: 4 Sept 23:59 BST Learn more & apply: ukhih.org/about-us/work-…

Are you a surgical provider with experience in, or interest in delivering care in crisis settings? Please complete this The Royal College of Surgeons of England survey and help shape the future of surgical responses in conflict areas surveymonkey.com/r/57HHCS7 #globalsurgery #humanitariansurgery #humanitarian

We’re excited to welcome another Senior Research and Learning Manager to the Hub! Alex brings a wealth of experience in #research and data analysis, and the use of technology to help #humanitarians better predict needs and design effective programmes. ukhih.org/about-us/our-p…

With #humanitarian crises increasing in scale and frequency, new solutions and tools are needed to predict and manage crises. We’re working with RAND Europe Athena Infonomics & glass.ai to identify opportunities to support responsible #emergingtechnology ukhih.org/research/emerg…

We’re excited to see the release of a new Wilton Park report, providing a summary of a workshop we attended in May. The report offers insights into the use & development of #AI, ensuring it aligns with humanitarian ethics & principles. Read the report👉lnkd.in/e9eVxVkp

"East Africa faces severe flooding & drought, challenging humanitarian efforts. Geospatial tech can be be a powerful tool" Laura Mugeha, Technical Fellow. Apply for Geospatial Data & Technical Support for Humanitarians in East Africa call for applications ukhih.org/about-us/work-…

There's still time for humanitarians based in East Africa to apply and potentially receive technical support in using geospatial technology in preparing for and responding to weather related disasters. Learn more & apply👇🏽👇🏽🙂

We are so pleased to see NetHope AI Code of Conduct has launched. Through a shared approach for the #ethical use of #AI, we can create a consistent, transparent, and responsible framework that benefits all. Find out more👉nethope.org/toolkits/human…

Ed Beswick from DEC reflects on our Real-Time Learning project with ALNAP. He shares how we can enhance uptake and use of #learning in new & emerging crises. 💡Tell us how you learn about new & emerging humanitarian crises. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #HumanitarianResearch

Share what is needed to support learning in the #humanitarian sector by taking the short survey: buff.ly/3Xm9RTF Tell us: ❓ What would strengthen learning and #humanitarian decision-making? ❓ What are key barriers to learning from past and current crises? UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH)