“Place-based budgets” and listening to what works needed for towns revival
Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development, lifts the lid on the findings of new research on town centre regeneration.
Blended learning: Strategic, not a reactive approach to change
Tatjana Babrauskienė from the European Economic and Social Committee, Workers’ Group (Group II), walks us through blended learning, underlining a strategic rather than reactive approach to change.
Offshore wind energy in Taiwan
Simon Faulkner, Country Manager/Lead Project Manager at Wood Thilsted, sheds light on offshore wind energy in Taiwan.
Levelling Up promises £3 billion on drug enforcement
Neighbourhood crime is at the heart of the policy, with the UK promising to cut homicide, serious violence and more by 2030.
COVID-19 variants and vaccines
Academic Research Scholar Dr Wendy Purcell, places the spotlight on COVID-19 variants and vaccines.
The UK’s doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill
Senior Associate, David Hardstaff and Partner, John Binns of BCL Solicitors LLP, explore the UK’s doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill
The Africa connection
Finding sustainable battery materials to keep Europe’s electrification clean, its conscience clear and its energy transition on track.
Being in extreme conditions: Hot pressurised liquid carbon unveiled
Emiliano Principi, Senior Scientist of the FERMI free electron laser facility, explains recent advances in the study of carbon driven to extreme temperatures and pressures through intense ultrashort laser light shots.
How technology partners can help tackle the public sector talent gap
Simon Collinson, Head of UK Public Sector at Salesforce, explains how technology partners can help tackle the public sector talent gap, including a look at healthcare transformation.
Understanding equality in light of gender bias in society
Alison Kriel, Founder, Above & Beyond Education, describes the importance of understanding equality in light of gender bias in society
How structural geologists help forecast volcanic eruptions
Craig Magee, NERC Independent Research Fellow at the University of Leeds illustrates the important role of structural geology in improving volcano forecasting.
Prospects for minimally invasive and optimally effective cancer immunotherapy
Here, Professor of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan, Peter Betscher, explains how he is dedicated towards realising Robert North’s vision.
TED Gen: The Combined heat and power revolution
Here, TED Generation (TED Gen) explains how to improve the economic and environmental future of your business – using Combined heat and power (CHP) to decrease energy costs and rewrite carbon footprints.
Physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, considers the role of physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
Quasicrystals research
Here, Professor of Physics Zbigniew M. Stadnik at the University of Ottawa, explores research into the unusual physical properties and potential applications of Quasicrystals.
How DNA technology helps control the premium quality of Thai Hom Mali Rice
Professor Dr Apichart Vanavichit, at the Rice Science Center, explains how DNA technology can create a high-quality Thai Jasmine Rice.
Building resilience & strengthening your cyber procurement
Elizabeth Giugno, Cyber Security at CCS, details the importance of the public sector building resilience & strengthening cyber procurement
Suicide by intentional overdose increased in some communities
A study finds that suicides by intentional drug overdose has increased among young people, elderly people, and Black women across the US.
China’s legislative attempt to control deepfake tech
China’s cyber space watchdog has released a new draft regulation in an effort to control the dangerous use of deepfake technology across the country
Could warning images on products deter childhood obesity?
A study finds that parents are less likely to buy sugary drinks when they have warnings about health on their labels – reducing sugary drink purchases by 17%.