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Spain will host the EU’s first net-positive emissions building in Seville

The European Commission has started construction on a new building in Seville that will set new standards in sustainable architecture.

Better tailored care for people with Parkinson’s

My PD Journey – a project from the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) looks at how challenges need to be tackled better at a...

Warwickshire council first to trial online identity assurance platform

An online identity assurance platform is set to undergo a trial phase at Warwickshire County Council to support Blue Badge parking permit applications Warwickshire County...

Taking the police force back to Neighbourhood Watch

The police force must reconnect with the community to successfully tackle crime. Digital platforms offer a solution to this, says Darren Hunt, Director, Public...

County council votes against Lincolnshire devolution

Members of Lincolnshire County Council have voted against devolution in the region, putting the deal at risk of delay or cancellation Devolution in Lincolnshire could...

Preventing infections with antimicrobial surfaces

Antibiotic resistance and super bugs are growing global problems. Kari Soljamo and Anne Laitine from Isku Interior look at how to prevent the infections,...

Britain expects to be part of EU decision-making until Brexit

The Prime Minister has said she expects the UK will be part of any decisions made relating to the EU until Brexit occurs The Brexit...

How can we use maths to predict the impacts of climate change?

Robert Grant, Professor at the University of Alberta looks at predicting the effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems with a mathematical model… Changes in...

Nicola Sturgeon confirms new Scottish independence bill has been published

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a new draft independence bill will be published this week setting out the rules for a second referendum… A...

Local councils need more power to improve schools

Local authorities should be given more control to improve schools that are struggling, according to a new report by the Local Government Association

A new comprehensive approach to humanitarian aid

M F Warrender at AG, highlights the work of the European Commission, in particular EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides,...

How to advance your career in public policy   

If you’re seeking a career in the governmental or non-profit sectors, a Master of Public Administration could provide the step up you need... If you’ve...

First electric bike share scheme rolled out in Exeter

Exeter is the first city in the UK to launch an electric bike share scheme, which aims to reduce transport pollution and congestion… An electric...

The future of government in a digitally connected world

Professor Alan W. Brown, Executive Director of the Centre for the Digital Economy (CoDE) at Surrey Business School discusses how government can be used...

Progressing cancer research in Italy

Federico Caligaris-Cappio, Scientific Direcor at AIRC - the Italian Association for Cancer Research, highlights the work of the organisation in order to support and...

Modelling particulate erosion, improving material performance

By modelling particulate erosion, Dr Louise Crocker of the National Physical Laboratory hopes to improve design and understanding of materials… The efficiency of high temperature...

Kent County Council launches six-week budget consultation

A six-week consultation will take place, giving Kent County Council the opportunity to explain the budget challenges it faces A new six-week consultation has been...

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