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Sony UK technology centre to manufacture Afon Technology’s revolutionary diabetes management device

Afon Technology, a medtech company in Wales, aims to transform diabetes management with its non-invasive glucose monitoring device, GlucowearTM. The company recently partnered with Sony UK Technology Centre for manufacturing, a key step towards bringing the device to market.

£2.3m investment backs farmers to adopt green farming technology

The UK government is investing £2.3 million in farmer-led trials to evaluate green farming technology, digital tools, and low-emission equipment on operational farms.

Singapore launches Horizon Europe complementary fund to deepen EU research ties

Singapore has moved to strengthen its research and innovation collaboration with the European Union, launching the Singapore–Horizon Europe Complementary Fund on 5 December.

New technology services 4 framework goes live to support public sector digital transformation

The UK public sector is receiving an upgrade in how it buys technology services, with the launch of the Technology Service 4 (TS4) framework.

€1.25 billion boost for European research as MSCA unveils 2026-2027 calls

The European Commission has announced a new investment in research talent and innovation through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

Resident doctors weigh new government offer as December strikes loom

Resident doctors in England are weighing a revised government proposal on training and job reforms as the British Medical Association consults members on whether to call off planned December strikes.

UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost global agricultural resilience

The UAE has launched an ai-powered agricultural ecosystem, partnering with global institutions to help farmers adapt to climate change and improve food security.

NHS launches partnership to explore AI in mental health services

A new NHS partnership is exploring how artificial intelligence could transform mental health services, improve access to care, and reduce pressure on clinicians.

Digital pathology in the cloud: Driving interoperability, AI integration, and future-ready diagnosis

Philips Healthcare tells us about the advantages of adopting cloud technology in digital pathology, emphasizing its role in enhancing interoperability, AI integration, and diagnostic efficiency.

Why strength training is critical to healthy aging

This article explores the significance of exercise, particularly strength training, to healthy aging, recognizing its role in mitigating many of the chronic conditions and risk factors associated with getting older.

Building blocks for policy change: Upholding the rights of all children affected by parental imprisonment

The article explores the challenges faced by the estimated 2.1 million children in Europe affected by parental imprisonment, emphasizing the need to shift from framing children as potential risks to recognizing their rights and dignity.

Research for AI policy design

The Joint Research Centre Director of Digital Transformation and Data, shares how the European Commission is working on artificial intelligence to inform policies that affect us all.

TMVs to manage water temperature and prevent legionella growth

Claire Jackson from HC Legionella Ltd examines the role of TMVs in managing water temperature and the challenges they pose in preventing Legionella growth within NHS buildings.

ECU researchers turn to AI to overcome solid-state battery challenges

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers are advancing the future of clean energy storage by using artificial intelligence to address one of the most significant barriers to solid-state batteries reaching large-scale production.

UK Space Agency launches pilot SECP programme

The UK Space Agency has announced a new pilot initiative to strengthen commercial capabilities and accelerate innovation within the nation’s growing space ecosystem.

Modernising case management in UK government: A turning point

UK Government departments face a pivotal year in 2026 as case management and workflow platforms evolve under pressures from digital transformation, cybersecurity demands and legacy modernisation. This article outlines the key trends shaping public-sector systems.

AI brain scan model spots strokes, tumours and aneurysms

Researchers at King’s College London have developed an AI model that can detect strokes, brain tumours, and aneurysms from MRI scans, helping doctors make faster, more accurate diagnoses.

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