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Enhancing UK classrooms by using AI in education

Dr. Robert Harrison, the Director of Education and Integrated Technology at ACS International Schools, addresses the potential for enhancing classrooms across the UK through the integration of AI in education.

Fighting energy poverty in the EU

Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society (TEN), European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), argues that the EU must take tangible steps to fight energy poverty in the EU and safeguard vulnerable people’s right to access energy.

Public procurement: An opportunity to transform the EU’s food system

Dorina Meyer and Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori from ICLEI Europe discuss opportunities for improving food security across the EU, public procurement, and cultivating a more equitable and environmentally conscious food system.

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug slows progression of early disease

An experimental Alzheimer's drug called donanemab, developed by Eli Lilly, has demonstrated a slowdown in progression of disease at early stages, according to trial data.

Understanding primary biliary cholangitis

Chronic liver diseases can have a detrimental impact on physical and mental health; we explore the underlying causes, symptoms, and treatment for primary biliary cholangitis.

Health technology helps under pressure A&E departments

A&E departments across the UK are stretched, resulting in poor patient experiences and worse outcomes – but health technology could help streamline patient data.

UK government to protect students from poor quality university courses

The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have announced measures to protect students and taxpayers from poor quality university courses that lead to high dropout rates, low job prospects and significant debt burdens.

JRC and Japan’s National Institute establish Research Framework Collaboration

In a significant development, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Japan's National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) have signed a Research Framework Arrangement focused on foresight.

39% of public sector workers consider quitting due to a lack of collaborative tech

A lack of collaborative digital tools and technology is affecting the productivity of almost half of public sector workers, who are struggling when working from home.

Belize and the United Kingdom sign Ocean Country Partnership Programme

The Governments of Belize and the United Kingdom have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

Unlocking digital advantage in government: Four ways to make progress

A new report on ‘Unlocking 'Digital Advantage' in Government points to four key steps organisations can take to tackle challenging barriers to progress.

New research reveals age of universe estimated to be 26.7 billion years old

Challenging the current cosmological model, a new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society suggests that the age of universe may be nearly twice as old.

Exploring the intersection of motherhood and STEM careers

As more women balance the obligations of motherhood with professions in STEM, the confluence of motherhood and STEM careers is a subject of growing relevance.

Artificially grown mini-brains offer new opportunities for neuroscience

Researchers have developed animal-free artificially grown mini-brains (human brain organoids) that could revolutionise neuroscience research.

Digital transformation in the public sector: A human-centric approach is non-negotiable

Public services face financial constraints and a need to catch up with digital transformation in the public sector to match the private sector's digital...

How can universities support student’s mental health?

It is time that universities support student's mental health - especially as the journey into further education comes with feelings of excitement and hope of new beginnings, but also its fair share of challenges.

Improving diabetes management and prevention

Diabetes can pose significant implications for individuals’ mental and physical wellbeing. While new research shows promise in supporting diabetes management and care, many challenges still remain. We discussed these with Beyond Type 1’s content strategist Dr Liz Kopco.

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