• Blog

Data Science and Disability

  • Source : KDnuggets
  • 1 March 2016
This article explores how data science is being leveraged to address disability inclusion, ranging from personalised learning platforms to predictive tools in assistive technologies. It discusses the potential of machine learning for voice recognition, mobility tracking, and accessible interfaces that support autonomy and accessibility. The piece urges stronger data collection and disaggregation practices to inform inclusive policymaking. It calls for ethical frameworks to guide the design and deployment of technologies serving disabled communities.
  • Case Study

Assessing Impact Investing -five Doorways for Evaluators

  • Source : Rockfeller Foundation
  • 1 June 2014
This collection outlines priority areas in impact investing—agriculture, resilient cities, healthcare, financial inclusion—highlighting thematic strategies, funding instruments, and case insights. It aims to support investors and social enterprises in aligning capital to impact goals effectively. The report provides five “doorways” for evaluators to assess impact investing initiatives, covering policy, outcomes, and various financial instruments, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of diverse impact investment approaches.
  • Case Study

An Overview of Evidence Regarding the Impact of Impact Bonds as Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Education in Development Contexts

  • Source : UK Department for International Development
  • 1 February 2019
This report reviews financing options for urban infrastructure, including social impact bonds and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and examines their impact on education in development contexts. It outlines frameworks for evaluating private finance mechanisms, governance models, and risk-sharing tools. The authors recommend more robust impact benchmarking and stakeholder alignment to ensure equitable service delivery, highlighting challenges in implementing impact bonds for educational outcomes.
  • Case Study

An Introduction to Social Impact Investing

  • Source : Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance
  • 1 May 2017
This chapter explores the theoretical foundations of social enterprise, defining key concepts, governance structures, and hybrid business models. It examines how mission certification, stakeholder collaboration, and impact measurement systems inform enterprise strategy. It concludes with reflections on institutional challenges and future research directions in managing mission alongside market pressures, offering a comprehensive overview of social impact investment, ethical investing, and blend value.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Data Science Approaches to Infectious Disease Surveillance

  • Source : Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A
  • 1 November 2021
This paper investigates how advanced data science techniques such as machine learning, network modelling, and big data analytics are transforming infectious disease surveillance. It presents case studies including COVID-19 and malaria to illustrate how integrating data from clinical, environmental, and social sources enhances outbreak prediction, detection, and response strategies. The authors argue for the incorporation of real-time data analytics into public health systems to build resilient surveillance mechanisms that can adapt to emerging global health threats.
  • Media Article

Big Data Takes on Cancer

  • Source : Nature Editorial Team
  • 23 July 2025
This article covers the role of big data in cancer research, focusing on its potential to identify treatment patterns, patient outcomes, and early disease detection. It discusses how analysing vast amounts of patient data can uncover insights into cancer behavior, improving personalised treatment strategies. The piece highlights how big data is being used to develop more effective therapies and minimize side effects. It also examines how data-driven approaches can accelerate cancer research and transform the future of oncology treatment.
  • Case Study

Accounting Infrastructures and the Negotiation of Social and Economic Returns Under Financialisation: the Case of Impact Investing

  • Source : Competition and Change
  • 1 February 2022
This article examines accounting infrastructures shaping impact investing, analysing how financial practices mediate between social and economic objectives. It explores the tensions in balancing measurable returns and social value, emphasizing the sociological and institutional implications of impact metrics. The paper argues that social values in impact investing emerge from stakeholder interplay, making accounting tools sites of political negotiation with both emancipatory and exploitative potential, deepening understanding of financialisation’s social dynamics.
  • Case Study

A Canadian Approach to Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development

  • Source : Global Affairs Canada
  • 1 March 2019
This document provides guidance on implementing Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), which emphasizes gender equality, intersectionality, and human rights in development programming. It discusses governance, accountability, and inclusive delivery frameworks and offers practical steps for program staff to advance feminist values in development projects. By focusing on gender-sensitive solutions, the report aims to mobilise funding for sustainable development that addresses both social and environmental challenges.
  • Case Study

Data Science Consulting for Electric Energy Consumption Analysis and Forecasting

  • Source : ScienceSoft
  • 23 July 2025
This case study describes how ScienceSoft implemented a data science solution for an energy provider to enhance energy consumption forecasting. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the project enabled accurate load prediction, anomaly detection, and efficiency tracking across client sites. The developed solution included customised dashboards to visualise energy usage patterns, allowing for improved resource allocation and operational control. This intervention achieved a 30% boost in forecasting accuracy and reduced manual monitoring efforts significantly.
  • Case Study

Literature Review of Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing (2007-2017): Doing Good by Doing Business

  • Source : William and Mary Business Law Review
  • 1 November 2019
This article reviews 260 legal scholarly works published between 2007 and 2017 on social entrepreneurship and impact investing. It identifies common legal themes, areas of consensus, and unsettled issues within these fields. The review highlights a growing interest in the intersection of business and social good, noting that legal scholarship often lags behind practical developments and policymaking. The authors emphasize the need for more legal research to address emerging challenges and opportunities, suggesting that law schools play a crucial role in advancing this scholarship to support the evolving landscape of socially motivated business and capital.
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