Obesity in Europe: An urgent and relevant health priority for policymakers
Jacqueline Bowman-Busato, EU Policy Lead at the European Association for the Study of Obesity, explains why obesity in Europe is an urgent and relevant health priority for policymakers, NGOs, research funders, health professionals and the public.
School closures should not bring education to a stop
Jacqueline Daniell, CEO of Wey Education, discusses how educators can use technology to help re-engage students, improve recruitment and capacity issues during school closures.
Carbalyst: Sustainable production of low carbon and renewable fuels
Carl De Maré discusses how Carbalyst produce low carbon and renewable fuels through fermenting industrial process gasses from the iron and steel industry.
HYDROUSA: Water loops with regenerative business models for the Mediterranean
Here, Simos Malamis explains the HYDROUSA project, which seeks to innovate wastewater treatment and create regenerative business models in the Mediterranean region.
Coronavirus and women’s health: Contraception, pregnancy and menopause
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, addresses a variety of concerns related to coronavirus and women's health from contraception and pregnancy to menopause, highlighting why this virus affects men and women differently.
Money laundering in the time of COVID-19
John Binns, partner at BCL Solicitors LLP and specialist in financial crime and money laundering, provides an interesting insight into money laundering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The potential of new mobility services: E-scooter, ride-hailing & autonomous driving
Kristina Stifter, Head of Global Communications at PTV Group, explains e-scooter, ride-hailing and autonomous driving plus how studies show the potential of new mobility services.
Digitally connected care during COVID-19 isolation
David Rees, head of local government services at PA Consulting, discusses how local authorities can protect vulnerable residents by using assistive technology to maintain their vital social care services during COVID-19 isolation.
Supporting the NHS through prioritising at-home care
Peter Seldon, Consultus Care, discusses how at-home care for the elderly can help to alleviate pressure on the NHS.
Robotics: The story of a multi-robot café with PRINTEPS
Here, Takahira Yamaguchi from Keio University in Japan explores how different robots cooperate in a multi-robot café, beginning with details about service workflow.
The built environment: The effects of office conversions in the Netherlands
Sophie Hoogendijk and Gideon Bolt from the Faculty of Geosciences – Utrecht University, describe the effects of office conversions in the Netherlands, commencing with commentary on vacant offices in this analysis of the built environment.
The case for coaching supervision: How does a coach self-care?
Karen Dean and Sam Humphrey state the case for coaching supervision including how a coach utilises self-care.
Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) works to improve urban climate modelling capabilities
Here, GERICS discusses how they are engaging with stakeholders to improve urban climate modelling capabilities and fight climate change.
Cannabinoids in medicine part 4: Epilepsy
In the fourth of a series of five articles, Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies discuss their expertise on cannabinoids in medicine.
Malta’s stance on cannabis for medicinal and research purposes
Here, the Malta Medicines Authority (MMA) shares a vision which integrates regulatory sciences, innovation, and academic initiatives.
Rockford Associates: Accounts Payable Review aids Public Sector Finance
Here, Rockford Associates explain their experiences of recovery audit work and case study results.
Heart and vascular health research: A focus on cardiovascular sciences
David Goff, MD, PhD, Director, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., introduces the work of the organisation and his thoughts on supporting heart and vascular health research.
COVID-19: The pandemic highlights failures in healthcare tech
Bethany Morris explores the consequences of failures in healthcare tech, from vulnerable key workers to limiting COVID-19 infection.
How to manage mental health and coronavirus
Here, PMAC, Mental Health Training & Wellbeing Professionals, look at how you can manage mental health during isolation amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Learning from COVID-19: Can we prepare for future epidemics?
Margaret Heffernan, Author of Uncharted, shares her thoughts about how AI, big data and forecasting might not be the solution to the coronavirus, and how society should really be preparing itself for more inevitable epidemics.