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A makeshift memorial at the Inland Regional Center (IRC) in San Bernardino, CA. San Bernardino shooting aftermath

Threat awareness and safety: an urgent need to tackle mass shootings

Mass shootings and acts of violence have become increasingly common in our society, leading to widespread fear and a growing sense of insecurity.
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How can the public sector close the digital skills gap

Digital skills are critical to the future of the UK’s economic growth and delivery of public services, so how can we bridge the digital skills gap?
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Central governments need to bet big on digital public services and data literacy

The efficient delivery of digital public services is a growing priority for central governments in response to evolving citizen needs.
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The EU’s role in global cooperation for public health

The Covid-19 pandemic and emerging threats such as Monkeypox have demonstrated the need for global cooperation on public health.
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Short-term operational safety of original European road bridges

Professor Janusz Rymsza, at the Road and Bridge Research Institute, looks at European operational safety standards and regulations of road bridges.
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Achieving net zero: decarbonising the NHS and the public sector

In this Q&A with Simon Duncan, the Director of B2B Solutions at E.ON, he outlines the key considerations for decarbonising the NHS and the public sector.
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Safety standards in maritime transport

Mateusz Szymański, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, examines safety standards in maritime transport.
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Redefining communication in local government and public sectors

There is a need for efficient communication in local governments and public sectors with staff, the public and other organisations. Here's how to attain this.

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

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The UK Government has rejected gender neutral toilets in public buildings

The UK Government has announced its plan to place separate male and female toilets in all new public buildings – forgoing gender neutral toilets to protect women.
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Is Drupal right for online public sector digital transformation?

Drupal is perfect for large and small organisations, with over 60 local government sites already live, there is a growing popularity for this in the online public sector.
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Protect Duty: What does it mean for the security of publicly accessible spaces?

Axis’ Steven Kenny looks at the Protect Duty, what it means for the owners and managers of publicly accessible spaces
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Managing Tail Spend effectively in the public sector

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) describes here what we need to know about managing Tail Spend effectively in the public sector.
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How technology partners can help tackle the public sector talent gap

Simon Collinson, Head of UK Public Sector at Salesforce, explains how technology partners can help tackle the public sector talent gap, including a look at healthcare transformation.
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Online Safety Bill report finds 62% of women face online abuse

According to evidence in the Online Safety Bill report, 62% of women aged between 18-34 experience online abuse and harassment - with 50% of 11-16 year old girls also facing these issues online.
Increasing the battery safety for the renewable energy sector using calorimeters

Increasing the battery safety for the renewable energy sector using calorimeters

Here, Dr Carlos Ziebert, head of IAM-AWP’s Calorimeter Center, KIT, explains how the safety of battery storage for renewables can be increased by battery calorimetry.

Where do you get information about food allergy or celiac disease and food safety?

Rick Goodman, University of Nebraska, discusses food allergy risk assessments for new foods in different countries
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The £5 million investment improving women’s safety at night

The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5 million to organisations looking to protect women in public spaces at night through safety initiatives.
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Whistleblower says Online Safety Bill must stop “legal but harmful” content

Speaking to UK politicians, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen suggests the Online Safety Bill should address "legal but harmful" content - the type that leads to self-harm.
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“Influence government” – targeted ads and the risk to the public

Andy Woods, Design Director, Rouge Media, explores what “influence government” really means, how technology is changing and whether its rising use is a risk to the public.

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