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UK laser facility reveals upgrade with £17 million investment

The UK’s Central Laser Facility (CLF), operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has achieved a primary target through the ultra-infrared laser system.

Social value in the public & private sector

Peter Masonbrook from Faithful+Gould and Penny Anderson from Atkins discuss the role and importance of social value within the public and private sector.

Actionable water information for local decision-making

GEOGloWS is delivering actionable water information from global models for use in local decision-making, E. James Nelson, Professor at Brigham Young University explains.

Deciphering what is happening between clustered galaxies

Dr Thomas W. Jones, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota enlightens us as to why galaxy clusters hold vital clues about the history and nature of the universe.

A global vision, domestic IPOs & Open Banking

Giovanni Caccavello from Open Banking Excellence (OBE) explains that the UK aims to maintain its role as Fintech pioneer by setting a global vision, boosting domestic IPOs and focusing on Open Banking.

Culture and connection’s role in making flexible working work for everyone  

Tariq Hussain, Senior Sales Director, UK Government and National Security, Dell Technologies, explores the critical factors for hybrid working to support the levelling up agenda, in this first of a 2 part series.

The EU needs a new Marshall Plan for oncology

Małgorzata Anna Bogusz, Rapporteur of the EESC opinion SOC/677 – Europe’s beating cancer plan, argues here that the EU needs a new Marshall Plan for oncology.

High stakes: Is the UK finally clearing a pathway for cannabis investments?

John Binns, Partner at BCL Solicitors LLP says it’s high stakes when it comes to the UK finally clearing a pathway towards cannabis investments.

How data shielded our most vulnerable during the pandemic

Mark Reynolds, Chief Technology Officer at NHS Digital, talks about the unique challenges brought about by the pandemic, and how using data innovatively with the Shielded Patient List and Population Risk Assessment helped to identify and protect some of the most vulnerable in society.

Myopia management: Looking after the “other” pandemic

Max Halford FBCO CL, Clinical Lead at Association of British Dispensing Opticians, turns our thoughts towards the “other” pandemic, myopia management.

Elections Bill risks the disenfranchisement of people with a learning disability

Dr Mark Brookes MBE, Advocacy Lead at Dimensions UK, discusses the implications of the Elections Bill and measures to introduce voter ID on voter participation for people with a learning disability.

Taking back control to combat COVID misconceptions 

Francesca Gargaglia, COO and CBO, Amity, argues that although social media platforms should be responsible for preventing the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, government agencies should build their own communities that build trust and promote well-informed discussions.

Sustainable battery value chain to combat climate change

A sustainable battery value chain is one of Europe’s weapons to combat climate change, Michael Lippert, Chairman of BEPA - Batteries European Partnership Association argues.

Using human models of brain development to understand autism

Dr Kristen Kroll from Washington University School of Medicine discusses new approaches for studying autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders by using human cellular models of brain development.

CCS frameworks to procure IT services

Afshin Attari, Senior Director, Public Sector & Unified Platforms, Exponential-e, explains why CCS frameworks are a flexible & assured route to procure IT services.

Indigenous group sues President Bolsonaro for “genocide”

The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) filed a case with the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming that Brazilian President Bolsonaro has pushed "intentional anti-Indigenous policy" since 2019.

Internet of things (IoT) for county councils

Nick Sacke, Head of IoT Solutions, Comms365, discusses some priority challenges local authorities face & how IoT deployments can be rapidly rolled out & scaled to overcome & exceed such challenges.

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