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Evolving for the future: AMBS relaunches MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

AMBS relaunches MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence >>

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AI cannot replace human judgement in accounting, ICAS study shows

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

More than two-thirds (72%) of accounting professionals fear that generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could produce errors or reach incorrect decisions, according to a year-long research study commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and involving academics from AMBS. >>

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AMBS secures nominations at Educate North Awards

Thursday, March 12, 2026

AMBS and the University of Manchester have secured a number of nominations for this year’s Educate North Awards which are being held in Manchester in May. >>

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Promoting Virtual Reality tools in healthcare

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Data Visualisation Observatory (DVO) is helping promote the use of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets in the healthcare industry through a unique collaboration with academics at the University of Manchester. >>

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Students visit DVO as part of major wellbeing study

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Data Visualisation Observatory (DVO) is bringing to life a groundbreaking study into the wellbeing of adolescents. >>

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A healthcare professional in a white coat wearing a VR headset and interacting with the tool.

Promoting Virtual Reality tools in healthcare

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Data Visualisation Observatory (DVO) is helping promote the use of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets in the healthcare industry through a unique collaboration with academics at the University of Manchester.

News Category
Data Visualisation Observatory
Screens in the data visualisation observatory showing a digital model of a city.

Students visit DVO as part of major wellbeing study

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Data Visualisation Observatory (DVO) is bringing to life a groundbreaking study into the wellbeing of adolescents.

News Category
Data Visualisation Observatory
Clinical Data Science students looking at data on large screens.

Preparing healthcare workers for digital transformation

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

NHS staff have begun using the Data Visualisation Observatory (DVO) at AMBS as part of a blended learning course at the University of Manchester aimed at upskilling the healthcare workforce to prepare for digital transformation.

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Data Visualisation Observatory
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Asahi and AMBS Launch Innovative VR Training Collaboration

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Japanese beverage company Asahi has begun a major research project with the Data Visualisation Observatory at AMBS to explore the potential of using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) systems to help train staff.

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Research, Data Visualisation Observatory
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Data science expert awarded Fellowship at Alliance Manchester Business School

Thursday, September 9, 2021

A leading industry data science expert has been awarded a Simon Industrial and Professional Fellowship at AMBS to research on the role of trust in AI systems.

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Data Visualisation Observatory
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