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11 reasons for blockchain in public services
New research by the European Commission's ISA² programme reveals the findings of case studies on blockchain in public services.
Research finds antibiotic contamination of global rivers
Concentrations of antibiotic contamination found in some of the world’s rivers exceed ‘safe’ levels by up to 300 times, according to researchers at the University of York.
The 2019 war crimes of Myanmar in Rakhine State
The Myanmar military has continued to commit war crimes in 2019 within the Rakhine State, according to evidence published by Amnesty in an extensive report.
LGfL and Virgin Media Business expand partnership to transform digital learning
Enhanced £50 million commitment between LGfL and Virgin Media Business will increase the capacity of LGfL’s Ignite National Education Network and transform digital learning at thousands of schools.
GDPR one year on: Top tips for staying compliant in 2019
Matthew Cole, partner at law firm Prettys, has shared his top tips for ensuring individuals and businesses keep their compliance regulations on track.
Body image during pregnancy can define relationship with baby
Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women’s relationship with their body image during pregnancy could help predict how well the mother might bond with her unborn baby and her longer-term emotional wellbeing.
How do we solve a problem like plastic pollution?
René Garello, IEEE fellow and Professor at IMT Atlantique, discusses how data analytics is being used to track the circulation of plastic in the ocean and help scientists to ensure sustainability.
Understanding duty of care for NHS drivers
Neil Everatt, CEO at Selenity, discusses the need to understand duty of care for NHS drivers.
GDPR: One year on and where’s it gone?
Lesley Holmes, Data Protection Officer at MHR, explores the lessons learned about GDPR over the past year and the risks businesses will encounter in the future.
What is next for the abortion ban in Northern Ireland?
Whilst Ireland voted one year ago to repeal abortion, the abortion ban in Northern Ireland remains one of the strictest and most criticised in the modern world: What should happen next?
Virtual reality can spot problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
The University of Cambridge found that virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer’s disease better than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use.
3 tips for staying relevant in the world of digital banking
Here, Ramesh Ramani shares his perspective from the world of digital banking, focusing on how to survive in the new financial landscape.
Smarter cities lead to brighter futures: How IoT is changing urban areas
Sascha Giese, Head Geek™, SolarWinds explores how smart cities are becoming the future of urban areas, and the challenges that the public sector needs to overcome to utilise these initiatives.
Christian Naczinsky
Christian Naczinsky
Head of Department for EU and OECD Research Policy
Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Research
The European Research Area (ERA) in Austria: The mirror...
NHS invests £5 million into learning disabilities
The NHS invests an additional £5 million to fund reviews improve care for people with a learning disability and emphasise their commitment to tackling serious national issues.
Gove confirms ban on plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today confirmed a ban on plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic stemmed cotton buds in England, following overwhelming public support for the move.
US Congress approves landmark LGBTQ rights bill
On the 17th May, The U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-173 to approve the Equality Act that would give landmark federal protection to LGBTQ individuals despite opposition in the White House.
Albinos in Malawi are attacked and killed for body parts
Malawi’s elections will take place in the context of longstanding criminal justice failures and widespread impunity for the killing of Albinos in Malawi, Amnesty International said.
Measures to improve care for people with autism and learning disabilities
The new measures include a working group for learning disabilities and autism and funding specialist advocates to review the care of patients in segregation or long-term seclusion.
Foreign Secretary commits £70 million to Better Health Programme
Jeremy Hunt commits £70 million funding over three and a half years for the Better Health Programme, a range of health initiatives that could improve the lives of up to 150 million people across 8 emerging economies.
