Public sector market awarded £93 billion worth of contracts in 2019
Despite the uncertainty with Brexit, in 2019 the public sector market grew by 17% and awarded £93 billion worth of contracts, according to a report by Tussell.
Researchers emphasise that bumble bees need biodiversity
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) found that bees prefer to consume a low-fat diet, emphasising that bumble bees need biodiversity.
Will AI revolutionise the future of healthcare?
Medicine is one of the most exciting frontiers for artificial intelligence, but where is AI set to make a real difference to the future of healthcare? Rachel Roumeliotis, Vice President of Content Strategy at O’Reilly Media, answers here.
Transitioning from a traditional mobility industry to data driven digital solutions
Here, Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director at RingGo, discusses the future of the mobility industry, with a focus on the continued decline of diesel and the expansion of EV charging points across the country.
Protecting patient data through stringent access rights management
Sascha Giese, Head Geek at SolarWinds, looks at the importance of managing access rights in healthcare organisations, highlighting four steps to help illustrate how IT teams can integrate this successfully into every department.
How can edtech resources support secondary school teachers?
Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER LEARNING explores how secondary school teachers can harness edtech resources to maximise their limited time and supplies, while delivering a more engaging, personalised experience for students.
Top 5 tips to get you started on trade apprenticeships
To celebrate National Apprenticeship week an easy-to-use guide by Dickies Workwear has been created, revealing top tips to follow when looking for trade apprenticeships.
Arctic conservation: Scientists listen to the sounds of the seascape
In the northern Bering Sea, scientists undertook a four-year acoustic monitoring project to understand Arctic conservation needs for five marine mammals.
Causes, treatment and prevention of herniated discs
Here, Dr Gary Bartlett a fully qualified GP and member of team GBR Snowboarding, discusses the causes, treatments and prevention of herniated discs and back pain.
UK cancer funding reaches £700 million for first time
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) released figures today (4 February) showing that NCRI funding has reached £700 million for the first time.
Perspectives on Information Governance
Cardiff Council’s Operational Manager, Information Governance and Risk, Vivienne Pearson and Information Governance Manager, Dave Parsons, set out the vision and benefits their training offers.
What are the changes for UK employment law in 2020?
In this article, Sean Dempsey and Richard Lister of UK law firm, Lewis Silkin take a look at what’s coming up in UK employment law in 2020.
How to treat hay fever the natural way
Rather than just waiting for your hay fever symptoms to arrive then treating them with medicines, airborne allergens expert, Max Wiseberg, recommends a more holistic and natural approach to the problem.
The mental health implications for kids caught in the crossfire of divorce
This article takes a look at the mental health implications for children who are caught up in the middle of a marital breakdown. We will also analyse what you, as a parent, can do to help them.
Developing effective treatments or even a cure for tinnitus
Dr Will Sedley provides his opinions on how to objectively ‘measure’ tinnitus – the first crucial step in developing effective treatments or even a cure – as an example of the kind of project that Action on Hearing Loss is funding.
What does 2020 hold for technology in healthcare?
From improved mental health provisions to the age of telecommunications, Dr Ian Jackson, Medical Director and Clinical Safety Officer at Refero, discusses what 2020 might hold for technology in healthcare.
Why higher apprenticeships are critical to business
Tristram Hooley, Chief Research Officer, Institute of Student Employers explains precisely why higher apprenticeships are critical to business.
How can UK tech businesses prepare for Brexit?
Ritam Gandhi, founder and director of Studio Graphene, advises UK technology business on how they can prepare for Brexit uncertainty.
Government pledges £20 million to develop new coronavirus vaccine
The Government has today pledged £20 million to develop a new coronavirus vaccine following concerns over the ongoing outbreak in China.
Why solar power is the linchpin of clean, green transport
Thomas Newby, Chief Operations Officer at Tonik Energy, discusses the role renewable energy has to play in ensuring regions can meet the power demand for green transport.