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Business and human rights in Japan: An overview
Professor Emi Sugawara from Osaka University of Economics and Law, Faculty of International Studies, walks us through the critical development of Japan’s policies concerning business and human rights.
Investigating OTC drugs: Are over-the-counter drugs an under-appreciated toxic danger?
Contrary to popular belief, OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis provides everything you need to know.
Gamified eco-driving to motivate safe and sustainable driving
With young drivers at the greatest risk of accidents on the road, eco-driving could offer a solution that promotes safer driving techniques while reducing the environmental impact.
Decarbonising school heating systems
Mounting pressure on already tight budgets has prompted many educational establishments to look for additional savings. One way to cut costs is to upgrade school heating systems, which has added environmental benefits.
Two new Polio vaccines created to globally eradicate the disease
New polio vaccines: Two groundbreaking oral polio vaccines (nOPVs) have been created by scientists at UCSF and the UK's National Institute of Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC).
The dangers of UK heat: How to keep safe in hot weather?
As the temperatures continue to rise, we all need to be aware of the dangers of our sun and how to keep safe in hot weather, especially looking out for those most vulnerable.
Injury prevention research to reduce youth-sport related injuries
Dr Carolyn Emery highlights injury prevention research in informing best practices and policies to reduce the burden of sport-related injuries and concussions in youth sports.
Emergent dimensionality: Exploring all possible (and unobservable) extra dimensions
Dr Szymon Łukaszyk, Łukaszyk Patent Attorneys, explains emergent dimensionality, exotic R4, ‘life as the explanation of the measurement problem’, and personal motivations.
Urges for government to rethink Illegal Migration Bill to protect trafficking victims
Organisations working with vulnerable groups state concerns about the UK’s Illegal Migration Bill, noting the adverse effects it will have on human trafficking.
How can educational institutes build online safety for students?
The Online Safety Bill has raised questions about the importance and impact of technology on improving online safety for students.
Observing current social issues in Japan from the perspective of Roman law: part 3
According to Professor Mariko Igimi, Kyushu University, we still have much to learn from Antiquity and Roman Law in relation to the current issues of an aging society in Japan.
Policy recommendations for Japan towards achieving labour CRS/ RBC
The government’s current policy can be improved. Therefore, it is an urgent task to create an overarching policy vision to help Japan on its journey towards Labour CSR/RBC.
Met Police misconduct: 1000 sexual allegations to be investigated against officers
800 Met Police officers are being investigated, facing sexual and domestic abuse claims and other accusations of potential Met Police misconduct.
Using real-time data platforms to plug cybersecurity skills gap
How can we use real-time data platforms to improve the cybersecurity skills gap crisis in government and the public sector?
Reaching data maturity within government
By embracing data maturity, governments can lay the groundwork for a more effective public sector, and digital society – but how do they get there?
Military burn pits: A toxic legacy of war
In recent years, the use of military burn pits has become one of the most widely discussed concerns about both current service members and veterans’ health.
The top five things organisations get wrong in their privacy statement
Michael Wuestefeld-Gray, the Director of WuDo Solutions, delves into the top mistakes businesses make, and what a good privacy statement looks like.
Protecting against future flu pandemics with the 20-subtype mRNA flu vaccine
Penn scientists develop experimental mRNA flu vaccine to protect against all 20 known subtypes of influenza virus.
The vilification of Albanian migrants: is there more than meets the eye?
Albanian migrants, boats, organised crime and blood feuds... what's the real story behind the desperate refugees that flee to the UK?
Adequate data disposal: wiping the slate clean
Alvarez & Marsal’s recent forensic analysis of used computers has uncovered the dangers of inadequate data disposal for individuals and businesses everywhere, opening up the potential for data breaches and financial fraud. But to what extent does this also pose a threat to the public sector?
