New challenges for public health in the 21st century
Dineke Zeegers Paget, Executive Director of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) provides a fascinating glimpse of the new challenges for public health in the 21st century.
Labour announces shake up of higher education admissions system
Ahead of A-Level results day tomorrow, Labour has today (Wednesday 14 August) announced plans to radically reform the higher education admissions system.
NHS patients will get free fitness trackers to cut Type 2 diabetes
Thousands of people who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes will receive wearable tech such as fitness trackers as part of efforts by the NHS to combat the condition, caused by obesity.
Social media: Cyberbullying, sleep deprivation and lack of exercise
UCL led new research uncovering the status of teenage mental health in relation to social media, cyberbullying, sleep deprivation, and lack of exercise.
Hearing loss and the link with dementia
If we address hearing loss, can we really decrease our risk of developing dementia? Mark Atkinson, Chief Executive Action of Hearing Loss investigates.
UK salaries in renewable energy sector on the rise
In 2013, a survey found that salaries within the renewable energy industry were growing at a faster rate than oil and gas sectors.
The future of public services means giving citizens control over their own data
Patrick Stephenson, Client Managing Director: Central and Regional Government at Fujitsu in the UK and Ireland, discusses why governments need to give citizens control over their own data.
Cities proving to be the real climate champions
Anna Lisa Boni, Secretary General, EUROCITIES provides an absorbing insight into how cities in Europe are proving to be the real climate champions.
UK announces new price increase for trains
Today (14 August) the UK announced a further price increase for train fares, leading to some fares increasing by £100.
The advantages of using smart technologies to help commercial buildings
Frankie Bryon, Sustainability Surveyor at LSH discusses why smart technologies can help commercial buildings improve on sustainability as well introduce other benefits that include promoting health and wellbeing and enable agile working.
£100 million crackdown on crime in prison
Prison security will be boosted by a £100 million investment as part of a crackdown on crime in prison, the government announced today.
Surge in EV growth will shut down the National Grid by 2040
A surge in growth in Electric Vehicles (EV's) in Britain, more in line with the EU, could potentially shut down the National Grid by 2040, according to SaveMoneyCutCarbon.
Office workers spend 75% of their waking hours sitting down
Research from the British Heart Foundation shows Brits spend around 67 hours a week sitting down– making us inactive for up to three out of seven days.
Wise healthcare spending can deliver better outcomes
Barbara Harpham, Chair of the Medical Technology Group, wants to see healthcare spending, particularly on medical technology, linked to tangible outcomes for patients, the economy and society.
Chevening Scholarship applications open until 5 November 2019
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 5 August and 5 November 2019, with applications to be submitted here.
UK employment rate at joint record high as wages surpass inflation
UK employment rate at joint record high 76.1%, as number in work reaches 32.8 million, and wages surpass inflation for the 17th consecutive month.
Open burning of rubbish endangers health in Lebanon
Lebanon’s ministerial committee tasked with solving Lebanon’s waste management emergency has yet to act despite a four-month period of rubbish endangering health.
Apprenticeships: A high-quality route to skilled employment
The Rt Hon Anne Milton MP, Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills at the Department for Education details why apprenticeships are a high-quality route to skilled employment.
Reducing emissions and improving access: A bright future for electric vehicles
Mike Brown, Director of Industry Collaboration & Partnerships, University of Salford discusses how electric vehicles will play a pivotal role in helping the UK’s C02 emission targets and improve access.
Irish bogs could be transformed into medical cannabis farms
The Minister for Health continues to tackle the issue of access to medical cannabis, unemployment and sustainable energy via the idea of peat bogs as medical cannabis farms.