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EU opens consultation on environmental footprint rules for space sector

The European Commission has launched an open consultation inviting stakeholders to contribute to the development of a pioneering framework: the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the space sector (PEFCR4Space).

Europe celebrates innovation: Meet the 2025 EIT Awards nominees

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the nominees for the 2025 EIT Awards, bringing together Europe’s brightest minds and most promising ideas.

Value-based procurement in wound management: A transformative approach

Lisa Wood and Ross Burton examine the advantages of value-based procurement (VBP) as a transformative method for wound care that emphasises clinical efficacy, improved patient outcomes, and cost savings over the long term.

Smart agents and smarter cities: AI at the core of government innovation

AWTG Ltd explores smart agents and smarter cities, with AI at the core of government innovation.

Unlocking hidden knowledge through AI powered search

David Littler, the UK General Manager at enChoice UK, discusses how AI-powered search is transforming content repositories within organisations, thereby improving user access to information.

New method for making graphene turns defects into useful features

A new approach to producing graphene could revolutionise its use in electronics, sectors and energy storage.

From paper-based healthcare to digital excellence

Graham Etherington from Kodak Alaris Ltd discusses how to speed up digital transformation from paper-based healthcare systems to digital excellence.

Europe’s largest rare earth magnet factory opens in Estonia

This September, Europe has taken steps in advancing its green transition with the opening of the continent’s largest rare earth magnet factory in Narva, Estonia.

Advancing rare diseases care

Lorna Rothery spoke with Victoria Hedley, co-lead of the Rare Disease Research UK Hub, about initiatives aimed at advancing the agenda for rare diseases, as well as the importance of facilitating cross-border collaboration to promote best practices and advance critical research.

Blue Origin selected to deliver NASA’s VIPER Rover to the Moon’s South Pole

NASA is taking steps forward in lunar exploration by awarding Blue Origin a new contract to deliver its VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) to the Moon’s South Pole in 2027.

Re-circulating hot water systems; When your hot water isn’t really that hot

Claire Jackson, Authorising Engineer at HC Legionella Ltd., outlines key considerations for maintaining effective hot water circulation systems in healthcare settings.

Unit4 state of the digital nation report reveals modernisation imperative

Faced with limited budgets, legacy technology, and evolving citizen needs, the findings from Unit4’s newly released ‘State of the Digital Nation 2025’ report signal a pivotal point for public organisations aiming to deliver efficient, transparent, and data-driven services.

New suicide prevention training rolled out for NHS mental health staff

The NHS has launched a new suicide prevention training programme aimed at all mental health staff, as part of the plan to improve care...

UK schools invited to ‘Train like an astronaut’ with Mission X

Children across the UK are being invited to take part in Mission X, which offers them the opportunity to train like an astronaut.

Strong support for EU knowledge valorisation codes from research and innovation stakeholders

A survey reveals widespread approval and growing interest in the European Commission’s practical guidance toolsA survey reveals widespread approval and growing interest in the European Commission’s practical guidance tools.

Reconsidering STEM education in Europe

Dr Okan Tansu at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation, urges us to rethink STEM education to develop ideas and secure a promising digital future for Europe’s prosperity.

Northpointe: Creating sustainable aviation fuel from municipal waste

Paul Hubbard, Managing Director and CEO of Northpointe Energy, tells us about a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project where waste left after recycling is used to create low-carbon aviation fuel.

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