The role of education and educational research for a sustainable future
The European Educational Research Association stresses the important role of education in helping people to participate in a democratic society
Effective prevention and control of infectious diseases
David Partridge from the British Infection Association provides a comprehensive overview of effective infection prevention and control in the UK today
Scottish government to introduce mental health funding boost
The Scottish Government has announced a mental health funding boost of £500,000 in a move announced on World Mental Health day
The importance of cities as partners in successful governance
Anna Lisa Boni, secretary general, EUROCITIES shares her reflections on the growing importance of cities as agenda setters
Backing innovation for commercial success
Dr David Wilkes of Innovate UK explores the importance of driving UK productivity and economic growth by supporting innovation and business
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The European union explores new approaches to marine health
Karmenu Vella explains how EU policies will innovate our approach to oceans and help to ensure the marine health of our planet
Time to support ‘non-statutory’ economic development practitioners
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) puts forward the case for supporting economic development practitioners in local government
Mental health staff say cuts have lead to increased assault
Mental health staff have linked cuts to services and staff shortages with an increase in assault and abuse from patients, especially in England
The future of the natural environment
The UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove sets out his vision for the future of the natural environment
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Ivory trade ban set for the UK
The UK government is set to impose an ivory trade ban at all levels in order to reduce demand, protecting African elephants
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Dementia as a progressive condition
The Alzheimer's Society in the UK provides a fascinating glimpse into the most dementia as a progressive condition and its common forms
The Education Policy Institute and education performance in England
Executive Director of the Education Policy Institute, Natalie Perera shares her reflections on education performance in England today
The Smart City Charter and the missing link to climate resilience
Prof Dr Daniela Jacob, Climate Service Centre Germany, highlights the Smart City Charter and what it means for the future of cities
The evolution of malaria drug development
David H Peyton at Portland State University outlines how research has discovered that heme is key to malaria drug development
Dstl launches £50 million space programme marking the launch of Sputnik
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched a 5-year space programme and is partnering with UK companies
Data shows solar power is the fastest growing source of energy
Experts are hailing a 'new era' as the International Energy Agency releases data showing that solar power is the fastest growing source of energy
Dubai launches world’s first state cryptocurrency
The local government of Dubai has launched emCash, the world's first state cryptocurrency, which will be available to all UAE citizens
New bovine TB advisory service hopes to protect cattle in the UK
A new advisory scheme will allow UK farmers with at-risk cattle to access expert advice and protect their cows against bovine TB
Health officials pledge to reduce cholera deaths by 90%
Health Officials from across the globe are set to meet in France and pledge to dramatically reduce cholera deaths by 2030
Cyber security concerns all of us
European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos underlines the responsibility of companies, governments and citizens when it comes to cyber security
