Who are UKAS and how can accreditation help deliver policy objectives?
Here, Suzi Daley, External Affairs Advisor UKAS, explains the role of United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and how accreditation can help delivery your policy objectives.
Should employers take a gendered approach to mental health?
The 'masculinity' of men infringes on their access to psychological help: Read this to hear a helpful approach to mental health.
Chinese-UK research reveals autism in China similar to the West
The first large-scale study of autism in China has revealed that around one in a hundred people in China has an autism spectrum condition – the same figure as found in the West.
Is democracy under fire? The European Union before the elections
Günther H.Oettinger, Commissioner for Budget & Human Resources at the European Commission analyses why democracy is under fire in the European Union in the lead up to the elections in May 2019 – but also underlines the strengths of Europe including competitiveness.
‘I bottle it up’: The emotions of solitary confinement
New research will set out to examine the emotional world of solitary confinement: Dr Ben Laws from the Institute of Criminology discusses his project, and how the experience of ‘deep confinement’ might shape the lives of prisoners.
A look below the surface of marine genomics
Nicolas Pade, Executive Director at EMBRC-ERIC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre) takes a glimpse below the surface of marine genomics, including a fascinating discussion about our oceans and their health.
A focus on European Commission policy: Aviation in Europe
Violeta Bulc is European Commissioner for Transport and this article focuses on an aspect of her role that concerns aviation in Europe, as Jonathan Miles, Editor of Open Access Government discovers.
Research reveals sugar could cure respiratory diseases
The restriction or inhalation of common sugar could one day treat a range of respiratory diseases, according to new research led by University of Manchester biologists.
The U.S. Space Force: Rising stakes for Europe in space defence
In this article, an oncoming U.S. weaponisation of space via Trumps' Space Policy Directive 4 is examined in context of Europe in space defence.
Supporting vital Alzheimer’s disease research in the U.S and beyond
The work of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) is placed into focus here, with examples of how they are supporting vital Alzheimer’s disease research in the U.S and further afield.
Stress awareness month: Time to take stress out of the workplace
Jeanette Wheeler, MHR’s HR Director, explores the biggest causes of stress in the workplace and outlines the measures both employees and organisations can introduce to ease the strain and support their wellbeing.
Perspectives on a European Space Council
Here, the European Space Policy Institute discusses the possibilities and perspectives of a European Space Council: This could be the future strategy of EU space ambitions.
How does open source tech transform Government?
The purpose of government should be simple — serve the public — but the manner by which governments deliver services is often a complicated mess.
Canada: Reducing emissions and taking action on climate change
Patricia Fuller, Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change, explains how Canada is taking action to reduce emissions and tackle climate change.
Enhancing industrial technology and addressing energy and global environmental problems in Japan
The aims of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization are detailed here when it comes to enhancing industrial technology and addressing energy and global environmental problems in Japan.
Research shows gaslighting in UK workplace is ‘normal’
Over half of respondents to recent research say they have experienced gaslighting at work, exposing a negative dynamic in UK offices.
One person diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every three minutes
New analysis by Diabetes UK has shown that one person is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every three minutes in England and Wales.
Prisoners in the UK will be taught coding and digital skills
£1.2 million is being given to a pilot scheme that will enable prisoners to learn digital skills so that they can enter non-criminal professions on their release into society.
UK unveils increase to National Living Wage
1.8 million workers will receive an additional £690 over the year from today: Read about the Increase to National Living Wage in the UK.
Stress awareness month: Almost half of managers not trained on mental health
To promote stress awareness month, instant offices is encouraging businesses to support their workforce to speak about and prioritise mental health and promote a healthy work-life balance.
