How can government and businesses better promote the digital skills agenda?
Fred Flack, Head of Talent Academy at CloudStratex, is actively working to turn young job seekers into IT professionals, as well as upskill existing specialists. Here, he explores how government and businesses can better promote the digital skills agenda.
Unregulated use of AI is threat to sustainable development
New research suggests that the use of Artificial Intelligence could pose a threat to sustainable development when unregulated.
The critical role of digital mental health therapy
Dr Lloyd Humphreys, clinical psychologist, NHS Innovation Accelerator alumnus and Head of Europe at SilverCloud Health, explores the aspects of delivering mental health services after COVID-19 and the important future role of digital mental health therapy.
How the public sector can use AI ethically
Asheesh Mehra, CEO and Co-Founder, AntWorks, advises how governments can adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in an ethical and measured way.
Finding new antibiotics: The genome way
Professor Tilmann Weber discusses how microbial genomics helps to find the next generation of antibiotics in the race against antimicrobial resistance.
Beyond COVID-19: The call for a European mental health strategy
Marcin Rodzinka, Advocacy and Policy Officer for Mental Health Europe, discusses how EU states are paving the way for more resilient mental health systems post COVID-19.
Why the future of care lies in tech, not robots
Nicholas Kelly, CEO of Axela Ltd, explains why he believes that the future of care lies in tech, not just robots.
A dynamic shift in procurement
Paul Smith, Deputy Managing Director at YPO, discusses the importance of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) to local authorities in a COVID-19 landscape in this procurement spotlight.
Can learners ever be truly engaged in remote learning?
Colin Hegarty, founder of HegartyMaths and Education and Schools Director at Sparx, explores why schools should focus on edtech tools that encourage active engagement and personalisation as they prepare for further months of blended learning.
PE must chart stormy economies to capitalise on choice companies
Seasoned PE expert Martin Soderberg, Partner at SPEAR Capital says that private equity must chart stormy economies to capitalise on choice companies.
How can we rebuild a stronger social care system in the UK?
Max Parmentier, CEO of Birdie, believes that the social care 'reform' of scaling the current system 'from the 80s' is not enough and will only exacerbate its faults.
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.