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UK public sector gets new access to print and digital workflow services under £900m CCS framework

A new procurement framework has been launched to provide the UK public sector with better access to multifunctional devices (MFDs), managed print services, digital workflow solutions, and cloud-based technologies.

The role of metals in the sustainable production of chemicals

Martin Warren, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Kent and co-director of the Metals in Biology Network describes how a recent meeting of academic and industrial scientists helped to cross-fertilise research on the role of metals in the sustainable production of chemicals and the removal of pollutants.

How the Slovak Republic strengthened innovation in the EU

Peter Plavčan, Minister of Education, Science, Research and Sport shares how the Slovak Republic strengthened innovation during its EU Council Presidency

The antibiotic apocalypse – can heterocyclic chemistry help?

Prof Colin J Suckling, University of Strathclyde's Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry, discusses heterocyclic chemistry.

Public sector IT must deliver cost effective support solutions

Mark Smith, CEO of SAP, highlights the plight of public sector IT amid budget cuts and explains why it is vital to deliver better sourced services

Carbon capture brought to the forefront of the UK’s climate targets

Carbon capture and storage is a key player in the challenge to meet reduced emission targets by 2015, according to the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI)

The Danish space sector: A strategy for the future

Peter Mandix Sehestedt, Senior Consultant, Ministry for Higher Education and Science shares why the Danish space sector is important for the economy

Critical communications and the Internet of Things

Nigel Hawkins, Managing Director EMEA, Everbridge highlights how critical communications can utilise technology developed in the Internet of Things sector

Rapid response: Using mobile technology to tackle disasters

Jessica Gibson, Project Manager, West Yorkshire for Innovation at West Yorkshire Police shares how mobile technology can help services during an emergency

A sustainable transport strategy for Europe

M F Warrender, Open Access Government, highlights EU Commissioner Violeta Bulc’s innovative plan to finance sustainable transport and infrastructure projects

Financing cancer research in Italy

AIRC is involved in financing cancer research in Italy, helping researchers produce quality projects. Professor Federico Caligaris Cappio explains

Accreditation provides certainty in uncertain times

Malcolm Hynd, External Affairs Manager, UKAS, considers how accreditation will assume greater significance for trade after the UK withdraws from the EU

Overcoming the talent shortage in the public sector

In these challenging times the public sector needs courageous, innovative and diverse leaders, says Martin Tucker, Chief Executive at GatenbySanderson

The challenge of building a resilient food system

A changing world requires an interdisciplinary approach to research if we are to build a more resilient food system, says GFS’s Evangelia Kougioumoutzi

Article 50: pulling the trigger on a British exit from the EU

Theresa May has signed the documentation to begin the process of withdrawing from the EU. Open Access Government discusses what this could mean for the UK

Gynaecologic research: Improving health for women

Dr. Lisa Halvorson, U.S. National Institutes of Health discusses the importance of gynaecologic research to develop new treatments and keep women healthy

Accessibility for all is not an option – it’s a fundamental right

European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, Marianne Thyssen, explains why accessibility is important for all citizens

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