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Philosophy: The art of asking the right questions

Laurent Bibard, Professor at ESSEC Business School, states that philosophy is a skill that helps solve problems and comments on knowing how to rediscover our skills and asking the right questions about our future priorities.

UK launches genomic surveillance program to combat hepatitis C and enhance treatment strategies

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently launched a genomic surveillance programme to monitor the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and its response to treatment.

CCS announces February agreement updates: New software framework awarded

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) released its February 2025 agreement updates, revealing a new Back Office Software framework. Extensions to print and audio-visual services were confirmed, while upcoming expirations in health and software require attention.;

UK Government’s warm homes scheme to boost energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions

A Government initiative, The Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, is set to start in 2025. This scheme aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon emissions of homes in England.

The role of androgens in men and women

Dr Fiona MacRae specialises in integrative women's health and bioidentical hormone balancing. She is an expert in bio-identical hormonal replenishment therapy for the Marion Gluck Clinic, which pioneered the use of bioidentical hormones to treat menopause, perimenopause, and other hormone-related issues.

UK space sector achieves record-setting contracts

The UK'S space sector has secured a series of contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA) worth £80 million more than the government's contributions in the final quarter of 2024.

Empowering government operations with digital workflow management

Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, guides us through government workflow management for digital transformation.

UKRI launches a £12 Million scheme to strengthen sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia

Through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK Government has announced a £12 million funding scheme to develop sustainable and resilient aquaculture systems across Southeast Asia.

WHO study reveals the leading causes of maternal deaths

A new World Health Organization (WHO) study revealed that severe bleeding and hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia, are the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide.

UK announces new scheme to help households near electricity pylons save on bills

The UK Government has announced a new scheme allowing households near new or upgraded electricity pylons to save up to £250 annually for the next decade.

AI in intelligence analysis: Panacea or threat?

Andrea Hoddell, Senior Operational Intelligence Tutor at Intelligencia Training Limited, examines the role of artificial intelligence in intelligence analysis. Is it a solution or a threat? Find the answer here.

Analyzing executive pay-performance alignment

US pay champions are struggling to find a compelling positive story in the new pay versus performance disclosures; Stephen F. O’Byrne, President of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc., explains.

Understanding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The challenges from diagnosis to treatment mean that ME/CFS can have a dramatic impact on patients' lives. Representatives from the British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS (BACME) provide further insights.

UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science explored

In an interview with Open Access Government, Ana Persic, Programme Specialist for Science, Technology and Innovation Policies and Open Science, guides us through the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.

Government announces new digital funding to drive innovation and efficiency

The UK government hopes to improve innovation and public services by announcing its plans to change how digital projects and AI experiments are funded in the public sector.

Self-sampling could help reduce barriers to cervical screening

A recent study led by experts from the University of Manchester suggests that introducing a UK-wide sampling program alongside the existing cervical smear test could help remove the barriers that prevent people from attending cervical screening.

New DNA sequencing technology speeds up infection diagnosis in UK hospitals

A new collaboration between the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Barts Health NHS Trust has led to introduction a new DNA sequencing technology that will diagnose bacterial infections quicker and accurately in hospitals across the UK.

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