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A global shift to plant-based diets could reduce farming jobs by up to 106 million

A new study from the University of Oxford finds that rising adoption of plant‑based eating patterns could reduce global agricultural labour demands by 5‑28%.

Tackling the complex issue of informal carers

Vivek Patni, CEO and co-founder of Lavanya Plus, offers advice on how HR teams can ensure that informal carers receive the workplace support they need.

Maternal education and Specific Language Impairment in children: Not a robust relationship

It has long been held that a mother’s education is a key factor in the development of their child’s language. However, the link may not be as strong as previously thought, writes Mabel L Rice

Transport: Is the UK ready for the electric vehicle revolution?

Callum McPhillips, Content Writer for JLR Essex, comments on a significant aspect of transport policy in the UK, asking if the country is ready for the electric vehicle revolution.

European Commission: Personal cybersecurity via encrypted messaging

Signal is the messaging app that claims the highest level of personal cybersecurity: Why has the European Commission chosen this over other platforms?

Majority of Brits believe politics should be taught as part of the school curriculum

Matteo Bergamini, Founder and Director of Shout Out UK, says that the majority of Brits believe politics should be taught as part of the school curriculum.

The rise of women taking up careers in engineering

Ella Hendrix, Writer, highlights the rise in women taking up careers in engineering, focusing on the changing attitudes towards female-friendly workplaces and what else can be done by schools to encourage the uptake of STEM jobs.

What has caused the millennial job hopping trend?

According to Recruitment International, millennials will hold an average of 12 jobs in their working lifetime, and it’s likely that we’ll see yet another increase when it comes to Gen Z employment, but what has contributed towards this job-hopping trend?.

Shaping Europe’s digital future with artificial intelligence

The European Commission's White Paper sets out proposals to promote the development of Artificial Intelligence to shape Europe's digital future.

Can welding be a woman’s world?

Claire Spillane, Finance Director at Westermans International, discusses why we need to encourage more women into welding and STEM roles.

Homeowners could save money and save the planet by switching to renewables

There are some great options for getting low-carbon heat and energy into your home, but which technologies are best, and what are the limitations? Darren McMahon, marketing director at Viessmann, shares a brief overview.

Cybercriminals take advantage of coronavirus news

Avishay Zawaoznik, Security Research Manager at Imperva, describes the types of spam campaigns designed to spread fake news and the dangers they pose on our understanding of coronavirus.

Understanding the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Ella Hendrix, Writer, takes it back to basics and explains the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

CND session of March 2020: Low THC products?

Here Kathleen Denoodt explains the role of ECDD and why she believes the recommendations of the investigative report should be followed.

The risks of probate collusion for local authorities

Philip Turvey, Executive Director of Anglia Research, explains the risks of collusion local authorities face with cases of probate – and how councillors can clamp down on the issue.

Innovation in systems: Accelerating our net zero ambitions

Rob Saunders, Challenge Director for Prospering from the Energy Revolution, discusses the UKRI’s role in innovation on the journey towards reaching net zero ambitions.

Can we realistically create laws on artificial intelligence?

Chris Rourk, Partner at Jackson Walker, a member of Globalaw, talks us through the realities of attempting to create laws on artificial intelligence.

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