How 6G Will Revolutionise UK Healthcare, Transport, Security, and Green Energy

15 Nov, 2024

With the UK budget pledging investment towards transforming healthcare, transport, and green infrastructure, the Federated Telecoms Hubs Symposium which was held on 15 November provided a unique opportunity to explore how 6G technology will be instrumental in achieving these national priorities.

The event brought together prominent experts from leading UK universities, including Professors Harald Haas (TITAN), Julie McCann (CHEDDAR), Dominic O’Brien (HASC), and Dimitra Simeonidou (JOINER), to discuss how 6G will shape the future of critical sectors including:

6G for Healthcare Transformation

Aligned with the government’s new £1.5 billion commitment to the NHS, the Federated Telecoms Hubs are pioneering advancements in 6G to support real-time data sharing, telemedicine, and healthcare AI applications. These technologies aim to enhance patient outcomes and streamline NHS productivity. Symposium attendees will gain insight into how 6G connectivity can create faster, more secure networks essential to the NHS’s ongoing digital transformation and productivity enhancements.

Advancements in Sustainable Transport

With over £40 billion dedicated to upgrading transport infrastructure, 6G technology is set to play a crucial role in the future of sustainable and connected transportation. Through our ultra-reliable, low-latency networks, we’re developing solutions to support connected vehicles, intelligent public transport, and real-time traffic systems. Attendees will learn about our national 6G experimentation platform, JOINER, a collaborative space where industry and academia co-develop solutions to transportation challenges.

Powering Smart Grids and Green Initiatives

As the government prioritises green technology, including a £120 million investment in the Green Industries Growth Accelerator, the Federated Telecoms Hubs are leading the way in 6G-enabled smart grid technology. Our research focuses on creating low-energy, high-capacity networks that support real-time grid monitoring, demand response, and renewable integration. These innovations aim to establish a sustainable energy future with 6G at the core.