Recognising the opportunity for positive change after COVID-19
Here, Nicholas Morgan from PLACEmaking discusses how the aftermath of COVID-19 will fundamentally alter perceptions of work, and why businesses should use this as an opportunity for positive change in the workplace.
Can studying mathematics and computer science be as creative as the arts?
Dr John Yardley, Managing Director of Threads Software Ltd, precisely outlines the value of studying both mathematics and computer science together, and why students...
Digital twins – are they game-changers in clinical research and clinical care?
Prof Dr Freimut Schliess, Director of Science & Innovation at the Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH, explores if digital twins are game-changers in clinical research and clinical care.
What is CBD and how does it work?
Savage Cabbage Ltd offer their expertise to explain what cannabidiol (CBD) is and how it works: Read on to find out their perspective.
Industrial policy including secure access to raw materials for batteries
Carlos Trias Pintó explains the European Economic and Social Committee’s stance on industrial policy, including strategies to secure access to raw materials for batteries.
New link between menstrual cycle seizures and epilepsy
Rutgers University found that people experience menstrual cycle seizures due to genetic generalised epilepsy.
How can we harness information technology to be more sustainable?
Here, Defra’s Chief Digital and Information Officer and Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for sustainable technology across government, Chris Howes, tells us why the departments first Sustainable Information Technology (IT) strategy is such a significant development.
Let’s talk gender diversity in tech this Women’s Equality Day
This Women’s Equality Day, we speak to seven technology professionals on their experiences with gender equality in the workplace and advise organisations on how they can provide an inclusive working environment.
Cambridge COVID-19 vaccine gets £1.9 million to start trials
The University of Cambridge are developing a COVID-19 vaccine, which is expected to start clinical trials in Autumn 2020.
Nightingale hospitals could increase antibiotic resistance
The University of Plymouth revealed that secondary COVID-19 treatment could be increasing antibiotic resistance and polluting water.
How government and public sector can win at social media for public good
Barack Obama’s vision for transparent government communications rings true in a post-COVID-19 world. Here, we find out how the government and public sector can win at social media for the public good.
Enabling digital transformation in the public sector
Crown Commercial Service says that while the challenges of integrating technology into public services and the wider public sector can be daunting, much is being done to enable digital transformation.
Health: Enabling young children to achieve their full developmental potential
We spoke to the WHO Press Office about enabling young children to achieve their full developmental potential in this in-depth health focus.
Digital health, cancer and remote care
Zisis Kozlakidis from the International Agency for Research on Cancer and Symeon Psomiadis from the University of Athens, Greece lift the lid on digital health and cancer, including how remote care is being supported during COVID-19.
Importance of choice: Insulin delivery systems for Type 1 diabetes in the UK (Advertorial)
Hjalte Hojsgaard, Insulet International, highlights why choice of insulin delivery devices is important, and why access to this life-changing technology is not yet fully utilised in UK diabetes services.
Broadening participation in U.S. astronomical research
Open Access Government explores the different ways that the National Science Foundation’s Division of Astronomical Sciences is encouraging wider participation and diversity in U.S. research.
Levelling the AI playing field through low-code applications
Richard Billington, Chief Technical Officer at Netcall outlines the importance of levelling the artificial intelligence playing field through low-code applications.
Care homes told to label residents as Do Not Resuscitate
A recent report found that care homes were given blanket orders to label their elderly residents as Do Not Resuscitate, without asking family.
Physics: Crucial questions about structure and our world
Denise Caldwell, Director, Division of Physics U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), sheds light on research that addresses the most fundamental questions surrounding the structure and inner workings of our world.
Metering and monitoring made simple
Here, we discover the numerous benefits of metering, sub metering and how Orsis is providing simple solutions to monitor energy consumption.
