European Medicines Agency say AstraZeneca does not cause blood clots
The safety committee of the European Medicines Agency said the investigation did not prove that AstraZeneca vaccinations cause blood clots - describing the possibility as an "extremely small likelihood".
Post-COVID, a zero hunger Canada is within reach
Rachel Cheng, Communications Manager & Gisèle Yasmeen, Executive Director from Food Secure Canada, argue that post-COVID, a zero hunger Canada is within reach.
Accelerating the UK’s emergence from the pandemic with e-scooters
Noa Khamallah, former Executive at Voi and Lime, argues that not only are e-scooters the perfect fit for the cities of the future but they can also help speed up the UK's emergence from the pandemic.
Decarbonisation of heat in the public sector
Chris Jackson, CEO and Founder of Protium Green Solutions Ltd, explores how the public sector can decarbonise the demand of heat.
Striking the balance between digital security and usability
Rick Goud, Chief Information Officer at Zivver, discusses the importance of becoming a digital enabler through implementing accessible and user-friendly security solutions.
COVID-19: The evolution of testing & sequencing
Novacyt Group, discusses the evolution of testing and sequencing during COVID-19 with a panel of distinguished speakers.
Five predictions for the UK public sector in 2021
Dale Peters, Research Director at TechMarketView, shares his top 5 predictions for the UK public sector in 2021.
Boosting employee mental health while WFH: Virtual commute anyone?
Hannah Paterson, Principal Consultant at Step5, points out how to spot if someone is struggling with their mental health from a distance and how to encourage a culture of wellbeing to prevent issues from developing in the first place.
COVID-19 exposes “decades of neglect” in US healthcare system
Jacob Bor, Assistant Professor in Global Health and Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health, says COVID shed light on what he describes as "decades of neglect".
The key to building a fit-for-purpose EV infrastructure in the UK
Neil Isaacson, CEO, Liberty Charge, discusses how a huge network of electric vehicle charging stations will be built and looks at who will fund it.
Government’s Help to Grow scheme to create next generation of SME leaders
Faisal Abbasi, Managing Director Western Europe and MEMA, Amelia, explores how the government can make the most of its Help to Grow scheme to boost entrepreneurship and create the next generation of technology leaders.
Israeli scientists grow mice in artificial wombs outside the body
In a significant breakthrough for life science, Israeli scientists have succeeded in growing mice embryos in artificial wombs - completely outside the body.
The links between forests, food security & nutrition
Terry Sunderland1,2 & Amy Ickowitz2 tell us about the links between forests, food security and nutrition.
Vaccine shortage in UK means under-50s to wait longer for first dose
The NHS released new information explaining that there would be a vaccine shortage in the UK from 29 March, meaning under-50s will wait longer for their first jab as second doses are given to the most vulnerable cohorts.
Innovation in chronic disease prevention
Dr Eugene Durenard, CEO of Hyperbolic Holdings GmbH discusses promising emerging technologies in the field of early detection and prevention of major chronic diseases.
The resilience of tropical forests to natural disturbance
Professor Jess K. Zimmerman from the University of Puerto Rico, explains how natural disturbances, such as hurricanes, can affect the Luquillo Experimental Forest (LEF).
Working in partnership to reduce economic shock in Swindon
Julia Stuckey, Business & Economy Manager at Swindon Borough Council, discusses working with a diverse range of partners to help mitigate the impact of the closure of the Honda factory.
Social and behavioural sciences to overcome daunting challenges
From public health and job creation to environmental sustainability and safer communities, the social and behavioural sciences empower people everywhere to find solutions, Dr Arthur Lupia & Jason Stoughton from the U.S. National Science Foundation explain.
What’s the ‘next normal’ for our building technology?
Siemens provides a perspective on being smarter, safer and more connected when it comes to what’s the ‘next normal’ for our building technology, including comment on energy consumption.
Racial prejudice: Why Asian Americans are still blamed for COVID-19
Racial prejudice, fuelled by poor coping mechanisms and biased social media consumption, has shaped how the public view Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.