The human nature of cybersecurity
The best cybersecurity experts are the very definition of an all-rounder. They mix strong technical know-how with human strengths and lived experience.
Portfolio
A selection of my work across areas of technology, social issues, sustainability and more. Please note: I often work under NDA, particularly in communications consultancy, so not every project will appear here.
The future of Nollywood? Women telling stories rooted in place and people
Women are an increasingly powerful force in Nigerian film and up-and-coming voices, such as Temitope Ogungbamila, are telling new and powerful stories.
The hyper-visual world of the ‘merged’ generation
While the rest of us are posting our holiday snaps, Gens Z and Alpha are living differently, as authors of their own new and hyper-visual world.
Empowering the vibe: how homegrown videos take Afrobeats global
Afrobeats is already huge, but much talent is left behind because of hardship. So, Tore Oriase shares his skills to help the stars of tomorrow be seen.
Smoothing the way to lifesaving stem cells
We have joined forces with Dr Shinya Yamanaka and his team at CiRA in Japan to help realise the lifesaving potential of a special kind of stem cell.
Careers, community and a life-changing love of Africa
Katie Simmonds sold her home and left everything she knew to join the Canon Miraisha Programme. But she has no regrets and fell in love with Africa.
The plastic paradox
With plastics, we take a balanced view, use only what is necessary and invest in new, innovative ways to bring about circularity and responsibility.
Want to fix the digital skills gap? Go back to kindergarten
A lack of digital skills is top of the agenda for governments and businesses alike, so how do we begin to fix the problem? You literally start small.
Lighting up your face: the not-so-secret secret of your phone screen
When looking at the familiar glow of your phone screen, you might never imagine how much it has in common with your printer or camera. Find out why.
When CT meets antiquity: the scanned victims of Vesuvius
Pompeii wasn’t the only victim of Vesuvius. Today, researchers are using the latest CT technology to learn about the lesser-known city of Herculaneum.
The tech and tools closing the diagnosis gap
Today, patient-centric technology and data-driven tools sit alongside education and taboo-busting as key ways to improve women’s access to healthcare.
The subtitle surge
It’s not just a ‘young people’ thing. More of us than ever are switching on subtitles when we watch film and TV – but why? And what do they solve?
Outward strength, inner fragility: the secret stories of ballet in print
Dancers at Birmingham Royal Ballet are sharing their psychological and physiological worlds, thanks to new medical research, presented in stunning print.
Sea differently: the shark project sparking a love of science
In Miami, an all-female crew of marine scientists are inspiring a new generation of women in STEM by bringing them face-to-face with sharks.
The football family reframing the lives of young migrants
FC Darna gives young migrants a new family and sense of belonging. Canon Spain put cameras in the hands of players, so they could tell their stories.
The AI crack spotter helping engineers work smarter
Inspecting a vast network concrete motorways is a never-ending task. But adopting our Inspection EYE for Infrastructure makes it a whole lot easier.
Wave hello to an electromagnetic breakthrough
Excuse the excitement, but our R&D geniuses have been making waves again – but this time terahertz waves. And they are going to be a game-changer.
Karakuri: the mechanical art bringing value to everyone
At Canon Bretagne, the pursuit of continuous improvement has seen colleagues and designers embrace traditional technology for the benefit of everyone.
Lens on Life: trauma to hope in a turbulent world
Lens on Life has come a long way since their founding in 2018. Today the team are focused on continuity and success for the young people they teach.
Clever crowd counting: fast, accurate and helpful
Keeping crowds of people safe is all in the numbers, but manually counting people can be tricky. So, why not use Artificial Intelligence to do for you?
Authentic, disconnected and real: why Gen Z fell in love with #digicams
If you’ve seen grainy, overexposed and lo-fi images on social media, blame Gen Z. They’ve fallen in love with ‘vintage’ digital cameras. But why?
Careers, confidence and paying it forward: The women of Miraisha
Aspiring female photographers in Africa face many obstacles. But Canon’s Miraisha programme helped Monica, Miriam and Judy to realise their dreams.
How Visual SLAM creates cameras that see
How does a robot know where it is when it doesn’t have eyes? If it’s built with Visual SLAM, then it uses specially adapted Canon cameras to see.
Better tech for everyone: How Wamda Saeid Elsirogi delivers a united vision for sustainability in Europe
Wamda Saeid Elsirogi represents two organisations with one goal: a good deal for both people and planet in the latest tech sustainability legislation.
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