Why is it hard to innovate in the public sector?
Contino’s Public Sector Lead, Alistair Smith looks at innovation within the public sector and what more could be done to encourage it and get...
Tackling cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
Ai-Ling Lin PhD, of The Lin Brain Lab talks about the reversal of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease with comprehensive and personalised nutrition
Alzheimer’s disease...
The rise of data and its impact on government IT departments
Joe Kim, EVP, Engineering & Global CTO at SolarWinds, explores how government IT departments can utilise the large amounts of data they collect effectively.
Innovation is necessary to create clean, efficient energy
Open Access Government highlights how the US Department of Energy is streamlining energy use to improve economic efficiency and provide clean energy.
Ambitious plan to reduce smoking rates in England published
The government has announced their plans to cut smoking rates in England among adults from 15.5% to no more than 12% by 2022
Schools promised extra funding over next two years
An extra £1.3bn has been promised to schools in England over two years following pressure on the government over funding shortages
NRD.E1 – a treatment for diabetic related neuropathic pain
Novaremed’s Dr Eli Kaplan shares research on NRD.E1 and explains how it can help to treat diabetic related neuropathic pain
Focusing on high quality research in Sweden
Open Access Government’s MF Warrender shares how Education Minister Helene Hellmark Knutsson is ensuring high quality research in Sweden occurs
Brexit negotiations into round two in Brussels
The UK is to continue Brexit talks in Brussels today with four main categories expected to be up for discussion
Poverty and its impact on the health of children
One of the main risks to children’s health is living in poverty, says Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s Professor Russell Viner
Budget Commissioner warns Brexit will led to “small cuts”
The EU’s budget will have to be scaled back after Brexit, says European Commission Budget Chief Günther Oettinger
Clean energy is vital for all of Europe
In a speech, Climate Action and Energy Commissioner, Miguel Arias Cañete, highlights the clean energy transition taking place across Europe
Childhood cancer trends: how to interpret new findings
Dr Eva Steliarova, Scientist at IARC’s Section of Cancer Surveillance explains how research results can be used to reduce the burden of cancer in children
Tackling gender imbalance in the research ecosystem
The gender imbalance in the research ecosystem is something that must be addressed. Stephan Kuster, Acting Director of Science Europe discusses
Fighting food insecurity through global cooperation
Eradicating food insecurity remains a global challenge. In a speech, EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan highlights why working in partnership is vital
The goal of...
Self-regulated learning: What is all the fuss about?
Dr. Yves Karlen, M. Sc. Miriam Compagnoni and Prof. Dr. Katharina Maag Merki at the Institute of Education, University of Zurich highlight self-regulated learning and its benefits.
Image-guided surgery as an emerging treatment for lung cancer
Sumith A Kularatne, Vice President of Research & Development at On Target Laboratories discusses the scope of image-guided surgery in treating lung cancer
Kensington and Chelsea Council must take action to restore faith
The new leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council has warned the survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire would “take a generation” to trust the authority again
A long-term strategy for cyber security
Challenges remain in the fight for cyber security. Open Access Government’s Ciara Ruane highlights the work being undertaken to keep the UK safe
Electric cars could be used to help power the grid
New research into whether or not electric cars could return power to the National Grid is set to gain £20m government funding
