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Enabling secure remote learning environments promptly during a crisis
Jessica Riccio, Solutions Marketing Manager, Fortinet, explores the security solutions that can be put in place to protect remote learning environments.
Social value in public sector procurement
Mark Gair, MD of CDS and Fergus Bailie, CEO of the Bailie Group provide their opinion about the role of social value in public sector procurement.
Lebanon blasts: When the diaspora steps in for the Government
On 4 August, there was an explosion in the heart of Beirut: The question now, is can the blasts permanently change the future of Lebanon?
Legal aid barriers for victims of domestic abuse
Lucinda Holliday, partner and head of family & divorce at Blaser Mills Law, highlights the need to end legal aid barriers for domestic violence victims and what you should do if you cannot access support.
Why AI-powered video analytics holds the key to enforcing social distancing
Andrew Eggington, Finance Director, Ipsotek, explores the many ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enforce social distancing and better protect society.
World population predicted to shrink after the mid-century
According to a new study, world population will peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion and then decline to 8.8 billion by 2100 – around 2 billion lower than previous estimates.
How the government can protect minors online in a post-pandemic world
Philipp Pointner, Jumio’s Chief Product Officer, explores the continued issues that age-restricted websites have when trying to verify their users’ age and how the government can offer support.
Improving urban transport and mobility in a post-pandemic city
Taylor Anderton, Actuary and Data Scientist at Capgemini, discusses why smart cities are key to improving urban transport and mobility in a post-pandemic world.
Oil spill in Mauritius causes huge ecological disaster
On July 25, A Japanese bulk carrier caused an oil spill in Mauritius, creating fears of worsening ecological and economic disaster for the country.
Social value: How can the construction sector deliver a more tangible impact?
Bev Hurley CBE, Chair of the Institute of Economic Development, ponders how construction spend can address the significant inequalities facing disadvantaged and left-behind communities.
What can the Leicester garment sector fallout teach us about supply chain risks?
Gavin Proudley, Global Director, Due Diligence and Managed Services at Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, discusses supply chain risks and the Leicester garment sector.
Downgraded exam results in Scotland cause anger
Exam results released in Scotland create waves of anger after a mass downgrading of teacher-assessed grades, likely to be similar for England in late August.
Combatting back-to-work anxiety in STEM
In this article, we will explore back-to-work anxiety in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries and how to combat it.
Brexit impact: Health and brain research
Prof Monica Di Luca, President, European Brain Council, sheds light on the greater impact of Brexit in terms of health and brain research being up for negotiation.
Medical school curriculum must include health technology
Dr Ravi Tomar discusses why the medical school curriculum must include health technology.
The role of technology in ophthalmology
Mr Romesh Angunawela, Founding Partner, Ophthalmic Consultants of London, enlightens us on the role of technology in ophthalmology as part of the NHS’s efforts to tackle the COVID backlog.
Government frameworks open the door to easier procurement of services for local authorities
In this interview, Jonny Combe, UK CEO at PayByPhone explains why government procurement frameworks provide a more accessible and convenient way to procure public services, saving local authorities money and time in the process.
How would you define digital transformation?
Salvatore Sinno, Chief Security Architect and Director of Cybersecurity Innovation at Unisys speaks to Open Access Government about how he defines digital transformation.
Let’s get better prepared for the next health crisis in the EU!
Paul De Raeve, Secretary General and Elisabeth Adams, President of the European Federation of Nurses Associations state the case for being better prepared for the next health crisis in the European Union in light of COVID-19.
UK test and trace system not ready for schools to reopen
Researchers say the UK test and trace system needs to improve in four weeks, to prevent a two-times larger COVID second wave.
