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EIC board encourages stronger national and regional support for deep tech innovation

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board calls on EU Member States and regions to better align their innovation funding efforts with the EIC's programmes to support the growth of deep tech start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Are environmental chemicals contributing to the obesity epidemic?

A group of experts from the University of California, Davis and the University of Southern California explain the extent to which environmental chemicals are contributing to the obesity epidemic.

Musculoskeletal issues made worse by workplace conditions

Waste collection systems used throughout the UK could be causing significant long-term musculoskeletal issues for workers, research has shown.

“New nuclear” still huge opportunity for businesses despite Wylfa suspension

Clarke Willmott is calling on businesses to develop their capabilities in the wake of news that operations at Wylfa nuclear power station were suspended.

Product agility for European banks is a priority following open banking

As open banking is implemented across Europe, improving product agility is now a priority for 51% of European banks says EIU report.

Renewable energy support package given to Lithuania

European Commission approves renewable energy support package to Lithuania worth EUR 1.24 billion in push for energy autonomy.

National mentoring initiative to tackle employment inequality

Employment Minister Alok Sharma announced that Jobseekers across the UK are set to benefit from a mentoring initiative designed to help them into work.

Call for universities to improve support for disabled students

Universities are being urged to boost the number of students with disabilities going into higher education and do more to help them succeed.

How to approach the ever-increasing government IT divide

Here Sascha Giese, SolarWinds, explains the two main approaches that can help close the perceived government IT divide.

Does your business qualify for R&D tax credits?

Tax specialists highlight four things that many businesses do that qualify them for R&D tax credits - without them realising.

The workplace features impacting employee satisfaction

Today’s workers are becoming increasingly savvy and are expecting much more from workplace features to fulfil employee satisfaction.

Clean energy investment exeeded $300 billion in 2018

Global clean energy investment[1] totalled $332.1 billion in 2018, the fifth in a row in which investment exceeded the $300 billion mark.

Managerialism in UK schools erodes teachers’ mental health and well-being

Performance targets, increased workload, curriculum changes and other bureaucratic changes are eroding teachers’ mental health and professional identity.

Tackling the UK Government’s identity crisis

UK Government influences our lives through public services. However, a re-occurring obstacle that prevents access to these services is proving identity.

Vendors need to resolve security and interoperability for patient engagement

Patient engagement in Europe is a challenging space to operate in, despite the strong government impetus, coupled with the wide availability of supportive technology.

Taxis are flying the flag for inclusivity in mobility

Safa Alkateb, CEO of Autocab, argues that taxis are the ones flying the flag for inclusivity, and highlights what the rest of the transport industry can learn from them.

Engaging your brain to lose weight this January

Research led by Neurovalens shows that 70% of Brits will eventually put on more weight this January, and are calling for the nation to start engaging your brain.

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