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We’re thrilled to announce that we have received funding through the Innovate UK £40 million boost for cutting-edge start-ups to drive forward new technological advances. Executive Chair, Innovate UK, Dr Ian Campbell, said: “Businesses from all over the UK have answered our call rapidly to meet the challenges we face today and in the future through the… Continue reading Bays Consulting & partners receive funding for cutting-edge start-ups to drive forward new technological advances

There are three key stories that businesses need to manage in data science which are the story: Hidden in the data Presented in the results Put out to start conversations internally and externally There can be a clear disconnect between these stories, even though you might think there should be just one, unifying story. The… Continue reading The three key stories in business data

It’s been a busy week here at Bays Consulting – we’re fortunate enough to be working on some incredibly interesting problems for people at the moment. Whilst that makes the days (and weeks!) go quickly, it can be hard to ensure the work we’re doing is going to have the impact it’s designed to have.… Continue reading Finding a balance

“Data science is the sexiest job of the 21st century” is often quoted and has recently made me think about the increasing awareness of both data scientists and mathematicians/statisticians but more broadly of the impact of their work on everyday life.  However, behind every great data scientist there is a data set.  Critical to the success… Continue reading Data science is the sexiest job of the 21st century

In many ways it has never been easier to bring data sources together and calculate insights – you can quite literally press a button and ta-dah!  Now before you chortle and say, “not where I work, honestly you should see the data.” There was a time (not so long ago) when you used to have… Continue reading Laying the foundations

When I first started working for Bays Consulting, the idea of working in a data-orientated company was, quite frankly, daunting. Growing up, I’d been fonder of the ‘arts’ subjects rather than any of the core STEM subjects, eventually going on to take History, Philosophy and Politics as A Levels and studying Media at University. Nevertheless,… Continue reading Art vs Science. Why pick one when you can have both?

You don’t have to look hard to be overwhelmed with statistics, they are quite literally everywhere and are created for an equal breadth of reasons, from: Surveys of an organisation’s membership to gain their views, to help shape its future direction; Polls of the national public to elicit their opinion on stories within the newspapers;… Continue reading Lies, damned lies, and statistics

You don’t have to go that far back in time, for reading printed material to be the main source of information for most people.  Books in libraries were sought after by those studying for exams, trade magazines and society journals provided up to date information on advances in your industry and exchanges of the latest… Continue reading The hidden power of a number

Arts Council England develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives. Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools and educational settings in England. Undertaking the Artsmark journey raises the profile of arts and cultural education, embeds creativity within the curriculum and supports the development of partnerships with arts and cultural… Continue reading Case Study – Artsmark Award

A while ago I was a different person, I don’t mean I’ve undergone a radical makeover or anything too rash(!) but I do mean that psychologically I had a completely different mindset, I loved my work and didn’t mind that I gave so much of myself to it.  I had worked since my PhD and… Continue reading Choose to be happy