Hydrogen, climate change and decarbonisation
Dr Gareth Hinds, Science Area Leader in Electrochemistry at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), tells us what we need to know about hydrogen in the UK, including broader comment on climate change and decarbonisation.
UK bans Huawei tech from 5G network by September
Today (30 November) the UK Government announced that Huawei tech would be banned from UK 5G networks in September, 2021 - with all equipment to be removed by 2027.
The UK’s plans to boldly become a global leader in space
Graham Turnock, CEO, UK Space Agency charts the UK’s plans to boldly become a global leader in space.
The social and societal dimension of the energy transition
Christophe Quarez, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee explores the social and societal dimension of the energy transition.
Can the right technology end health inequalities?
Technology is becoming more pervasive, becoming increasingly integrated into our lives as the days pass - can it help to end health inequalities?
Are women gradually moving up the managerial chain?
The boardroom is historically a male playground - but are women now moving up the managerial chain?
Amazon continues to ignore worker’s rights for Black Friday
Amnesty International released an investigative report into the company's treatment of workers in the US, France, Poland and the UK - finding violations of worker's rights for Black Friday and beyond.
Are we fighting a losing battle to prevent climate change?
Our climate is global and the challenge of preventing catastrophic environmental damage will require the cooperation of all nations - but is it too late to prevent climate change?
New gene therapy for eye disease developed in Ireland
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a new gene therapy for an eye disease that leads to progressive loss of vision.
Commission fines €60.5 million to pharma companies stopping cheaper medicine
Teva and Cephalon faced the €60.5 million antitrust fine, after both companies were found to be actively suppressing the existence of cheaper medicine.
Debilitated by data: How COVID has exposed the ugly truth behind legacy systems
Here, Nick Jewell, Sr Director of Product Marketing at Alteryx, unpicks why legacy systems are failing and explores what can be done about it.
How 2020 changed the hiring process forever
Here, James Lloyd-Townshend, Chairman and CEO of Tenth Revolution Group, explores how talent management strategies have evolved due to COVID.
Medical authorities call for better HIV testing in Europe
The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) found that HIV testing in Europe is not good enough - 53% of diagnosis happens when the immune system is already failing.
Education changes: Time for schools to turn and face the digital music
Simon Carter, Director at RM Education says that COVID-19 created deep-rooted education changes in the UK, and that we must now strengthen the world of online learning.
Why hybrid heating systems are better than heat pumps for district heating schemes
Pete Mills, Commercial Technical Operations Manager at Bosch Commercial & Industrial, outlines why a hybrid heating system is a better option than a full heat pump for district heating schemes.
Workplace bias is still experienced by 86%, but how can we stop it?
360 Resourcing conducted a survey on workplace bias and found that it is still experienced by 86% of employees. Here they explore what society is missing when it comes to creating an unbiased working environment.
AstraZeneca vaccine makes mistake in dose calculation
The Oxford and AstraZeneca vaccine trial gave an accidental half-dose to 3,000 people - but this mistake is the reason the vaccine acted as 90% efficient.
How a global pandemic catalyzed a long overdue transformation in the world of work
Morten Petersen, CEO and Co-Founder, Worksome, discusses how COVID-19 has transformed the world of work and enabled employers to find the best talent wherever its location may be.
The perils of legacy technology: Why public sector modernisation is long overdue
Sascha Giese, Head Geek™ at SolarWinds, discusses some of the challenges the government faces with legacy technology and why public sector digital modernisation is long overdue.
How can alternative finance help your business during difficult times?
Scott Donnelly, CEO, CapitalBox, discusses how alternative finance can offer support to SMEs during uncertain times.
