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NHS breast cancer screening campaign gains an impressive amount of engagement

After the NHS announced the launch of their first ever breast cancer screening campaign, tens of thousands of women have been accessing vital advice on attending mammograms.

Germany’s China strategy reveals plan to restrict research cooperation

Germany's China strategy, aims to withhold federal support from research projects at risk of a "knowledge drain" to China and improve awareness of security risks in cooperation with Beijing.

Are you drinking enough water? Ten reasons to drink more water

Only 53% of UK adults are drinking enough water, according to Water Logic. Yet being just 1% dehydrated has serious implications for our health. Here are 10 reasons to drink more water along with some tips and tricks.

The importance of inclusion when studying history

Dr Leanna Brinkley, Study Group’s Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement at Cardiff University International Study Centre, shares her stance on respectful dialogue in the classroom when studying history.

Building a better, safer and more accountable sport system in Canada

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s Minister responsible for Sport, shares her vision for a safe and accountable sport system in which Canadian athletes from all walks of life can thrive.

Advancing animal rights

With a particular focus on South Korea, Open Access Government explores the changing perceptions around animal welfare and some of the policies introduced to support this.

UK and Turkey initiate talks on new trade agreement

The UK and Turkey have announced their intention to commence negotiations on an updated free trade agreement (FTA).

Monitoring ecosystems from space to calculate biodiversity net gain

Shashin Mishra, Vice-President of EMEA at AiDash, examines how monitoring ecosystems from space can revolutionise biodiversity net gain progress and aid the eco-crisis.

Improving retail customer experience with virtual reality

In the fiercely competitive retail market, businesses face escalating customer demands. To thrive, organisations must leverage virtual reality technology .

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.

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