OAG 019 – July 2018 Related Content
Developing cyber resilience skills in Scotland
Open Access Government explores the Scottish Government’s recent initiatives to make Scotland a world-leading nation in cyber resilience by 2020, which includes putting cyber-skills at the centre of learning and development
Crypto assets and the regulator’s role: Ignore, regulate or kill?
Dr. Paolo Tasca and Professor Tomaso Aste from the UCL Centre for Blockchain in London, share their expert views on crypto assets and the regulator’s role in this vein
Managing the energy resources of Norway
Open Access Government profiles the work of Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Søviknes, in managing the country’s energy resources
An introduction to shortness of breath (dyspnoea)
NHS 24 provides an introduction to sudden shortness of breath, which is also known as breathing difficulty (dyspnoea)
Ensuring a globally successful European space sector
Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Director General of The European Space Agency (ESA) shares his views on ensuring a globally successful European space sector
Ocean sciences: Advancing the frontiers of knowledge
The activities of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), a section of the National Science Foundation (NSF), in advancing the frontiers of knowledge around ocean sciences, are reviewed here by Open Access Government
Supporting and funding research in France
The French National Research Agency (ANR) is a public body which comes under the authority of the Ministry of Research, as this profile of the organisation by Open Access Government discovers
Austria as an international destination for research and collaboration
The Federal Minister of Education, Science & Research promotes Austria as an international destination for research and collaboration, as well as promoting science at the grassroots, as this analysis from Open Access Government reveals
Diabetes: A global epidemic, A local problem
Dr Eleanor D Kennedy, Research Manager at the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation explains why diabetes is a global epidemic and at the same time, a local problem
The role of research in Canada for the future of ageing
Dr Yves Joanette, Scientific Director at the CIHR Institute of Aging explores how Canada’s researchers are meeting the needs of an ageing population, now and in the future
Climate change: Learning how to negotiate on behalf of the planet
Johanna Bocklet, Research Associate at the Institute of Energy Economics, University of Cologne shares her views on climate change, focussing on learning how to negotiate on behalf of the planet
The priorities for education and research in Italy
Open Access Government takes a look at the priorities for education and research in Italy, including the recent appointment of a new Minister of Education, University and Research in the country
Blockchain in the European Union: How the European Parliament approaches DLTs
Eva Kaili, MEP, Rapporteur of the European Parliament of the Blockchain Resolution, explains her thoughts on blockchain technology in the European Union today
A fresh approach to research and innovation in Europe
The European Commission’s fresh approach to promoting research and innovation in Europe is placed under the spotlight here by Open Access Government
The World Health Organization: Tackling infectious diseases in Africa
Open Access Government explores the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in tackling infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB)
Modernising health policy, building up knowledge and tackling preventable diseases
The work of Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety, with responsibility for modernising health policy, building up knowledge and tackling preventable diseases
Chemistry in the UK today
Open Access Government explores the exciting world of chemistry in the UK today, including heterocycles in pharmaceuticals and the importance of inspiring the next generation to work in the field
The research priorities for the cereals and oilseeds sector
Tim Isaac, Head of Arable at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board shares his thoughts on research into the cereals & oilseeds sector
The detection, identification and monitoring of infectious diseases in Africa
The Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance detail the issues around the detection, identification and monitoring of infectious diseases in Africa today
Friction & sound: A partnership for better or for worse
Julien Scheibert & Alain Le Bot, researchers at CNRS/Ecole Centrale de Lyon explore the fascinating area of friction & sound, revealing why this is a partnership for better or for worse