US law criminalises sex workers for discussing work online
The law criminalises sex workers writing about their lives, discussing health and safety issues and for journalists reporting on sex work.
Insight into novel kinds of solar cell technologies
Jan Macak, Senior Researcher and Group Leader at the University of Pardubice, Czech Republic, provides insight into novel kinds of solar cell technologies.
Hearing speech in noisy environments
PhD students Courtney Coburn Glavin, Kailyn A. McFarlane, and Assistant Professor Jason Tait Sanchez discuss the mechanisms, barriers, and future progress for hearing speech in noisy environments.
Endocrine disruptors and non-communicable diseases in Africa
Chiara Frazzoli and Alberto Mantovani from Istituto Superiore di Sanità share their insights into endocrine disruptors and non-communicable diseases in Africa, in collaboration with NOODLES Alliance Network.
New report reveals extent of exploitation in Qatar
New research by Amnesty International published reveals migrant exploitation in Qatar are going unpaid despite promises to improve workers’ rights.
Social media sites listen to NHS call for online protection
Facebook and Instagram have announced they are removing posts that promote 'miracle' cures like get-slim-quick products, which are known to have damaging side effects.
Cyber-Trust: Safeguarding IoT and building trust through blockchain
Dr Stavros Shiaeles, University of Plymouth and Dr Nicholas Kolokotronis, University of Peloponnese discuss how Cyber-Trust is being used to Safeguard Internet of Things (IoT).
Laying the foundations for a successful degree apprenticeship programme
Alasdair Poole, Apprenticeships Manager at Ashridge Executive Education details the importance of laying the foundations for a successful degree apprenticeship programme.
How can you support gender identity in the workplace?
Research found that 60% of transgender employees face workplace discrimination and half felt they had to hide: So what can be done to support gender identity at work?
How do we embed continuous improvement in our organisation?
CI and Quality Improvement are two tools for delivering efficient and effective public services. How can you embed these skills in your organisation? Andrew Sandford enlightens us here.
Climate Emergency, solutions and the power of universities
Prof Dr Raimund Bleischwitz from UCL The Bartlett School of Environment Energy & Resources (BSEER) tells us about a new socio-political movement, which uses nonviolent resistance to protest against a potential climate breakdown and ecological collapse, and the transformational power of universities.
FLEXPOL: An antimicrobial adhesive film
The EU-funded project FLEXPOL (GA number 721062) offers an affordable approach to prohibit the spread of bacteria and healthcare-associated infections using cost-effective and sustainable film products.
Political hacktivism: Future cyber skills shortage under the spotlight
34% of the UK public is concerned with the rise in political hacktivism aimed at disrupting democratic processes, such as general elections and referendums.
The impact of cannabidiol on mainstream fast-moving consumer goods
Canna CBD Limited chart the impact of cannabidiol on mainstream fast-moving consumer goods, adopting custom from other lifestyle categories, such as alcohol, tobacco/vaping, cosmetics and health foods.
Finding a dividend for transformation
Rob Fotheringham, Managing Director, highlights the work conducted at Fotheringham Associates to help businesses develop a successful digital transformation strategy.
What does Brexit uncertainty mean for forex?
Now that we seem to be entering the end game phase both in negotiations between the UK and the EU and in the dispute between the government and the majority of MPs, what should the foreign exchange market (forex) expect?
Cities are partners in a common future for Europe
Anna Lisa Boni, Secretary General, EUROCITIES argues that cities are partners in a common future for Europe.
Blockchain: The fight against financial crime
Dave Elzas, CEO, Geneva Management Group discusses the role of blockchain in the fight against financial crime: could it prevent another Bernie Madoff, who pled guilty to the largest Ponzi scheme in world history?.
Current gaps and future opportunities in dementia research
Here, Hilary Evans, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Research UK, outlines the current gaps and future opportunities in dementia research.
Cardiovascular diseases – how to prevent them
Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise, but so is confusion as to how to prevent them. Shaun Ingram, MD of Cardiac Science takes a look at the data, shares his views and strikes a cautious note of optimism.
