In her article for The Guardian, feminist speaker Caroline Criado Perez examines the longstanding male bias in medical research and highlights how the continued underrepresentation of women in clinical trials endangers lives. She notes that, for the first time, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has acknowledged a notable imbalance, revealing that nearly twice as many all-male trials were conducted as all-female ones between 2019 and 2023.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/09/male-bias-medical-trials-women-lives-data-gap

Journalist and keynote speaker Candice Brathwaite joins the latest episode of Clara Amfo’s podcast Routes to reflect on how travel has shaped her life, writing, and creativity.

Diversity in tech champion Dr A-Marie Imafidon’s latest BBC Ideas video explores how to master online dating using the power of data science. Highlighting how apps blend data and algorithms, she shares expert tips on leveraging analysis and behavioural insights to boost your chances of finding love online.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c7082lllx31o

For the 100th episode of Digitally Curious, actionable futurist and AI expert Andrew Grill speaks with AI policy expert Kerry Sheehan about the real-world impact of responsible AI. Together, they explore why ethics, transparency, and diversity must be built into every stage of innovation.

https://digitallycurious.ai/podcast/

Fraud expert and TV presenter Alexis Conran’s article in The Times discusses his new Channel 5 documentary “Heat Pumps: Are They Really Worth It?”, which explores the costs, benefits, and challenges of this technology.

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/property-home/article/alexis-conran-heat-pumps-are-they-worth-it-and-how-much-do-they-cost-d22r9s0p8

In his latest blog for Hanken & SSE Executive Education, future of work speaker Adam Kingl explores how Generation Y and Z are reshaping leadership, work, and organisation culture and highlights what business must do to adapt.

https://hubs.li/Q0366Gbb0

What does a midlife crisis mean for Millennials? In his latest article for GQ Magazine, psychotherapist and mental health speaker Dr Aaron Balick uncovers why this profound psychological moment is arriving earlier for today's generation. He delves into the unique societal and economic shifts that are prompting younger adults to confront these significant existential questions sooner than previous generations.

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/midlife-crisis-millennials

To coincide with the release of her new book, Laura Bates features in The Times for her latest investigation into how technology is reshaping misogyny. Going undercover in virtual reality and AI platforms, she uncovers disturbing new frontiers of abuse and reveals how emerging technologies are not only amplifying gender-based violence but also monetising it. The New Age of Sexism is out now.

Congratulations to Karen Blackett CBE on joining the British Fashion Council’s Board of Directors. Karen brings outstanding leadership and experience from the government, media, and marketing sectors to support the BFC’s mission to champion British fashion and elevate creative talent.

Entrepreneur Alex Depledge, MBE appeared on BBC Newsnight this week to discuss the current climate of British business amid the government’s crackdown on immigration. She welcomed Keir Starmer’s focus on addressing the domestic skills shortage and shared her belief that innovation thrives best under constraints.

Writer and activist Laura Bates speaks to Channel 4 News about her investigation into the digital underworld for her latest book, The New Age of Sexism. She reveals how emerging technologies are amplifying age-old misogyny and warns of the risks of normalising virtual violence against women.

Emilie Bellet is the host of The Wallet, a leading personal finance podcast exploring money, investing, and financial confidence. Through in-depth conversations with experts and real-world voices, the show tackles complex financial topics in clear, accessible language, reflecting Emilie’s work as a speaker and educator focused on closing the gender wealth gap and building long-term financial confidence.

Congratulations to tech journalist and keynote speaker Carl Miller, whose podcast Kill List has been named a finalist for the 2025 Amnesty International Media Awards.

Nominated in the Radio and Podcasts category, the series follows Carl’s investigation into a hitman-for-hire website and uncovers how the dark web is being used to facilitate real-world violence.

Carl Miller took to the centre stage at Web Summit, the annual technology conference held in Lisbon and described as Europe’s largest tech gathering.

Carl unpacked the making of Kill List, his groundbreaking and award-winning podcast investigating a murder-for-hire network on the dark web.

He also explored the rise of podcasting as a powerful storytelling tool and reflected on how the medium is reshaping content, community, and influence.