Adverse Childhood Experiences project given £3.8 million funding
The Adverse Childhood Experiences project, led by Professor Kam Bhui and Professor Eunice Ma, aims to create interventions for children who suffer from life-shaping trauma.
Why now is the right time to be investing in the aviation industry
Bhanu Choudhrie, Founder and Executive Director of Alpha Aviation Group, explores why we should still be investing in the aviation industry, despite the global economic uncertainty.
Finnish scientists invent blood test for dementia
A new study by the University of Eastern Finland finds that a blood test could help to diagnose patients with frontotemporal dementia.
The EU Digital Wallet – Fit for purpose or false optimism?
Adam Laub, GM, Stealthbits, discusses the data security implications of the EU’s digital wallet that will give citizens a safe way to access public and private services online.
Is the Lambda variant more infectious than Delta?
The Lambda variant, originating in Peru, has been found in 32 countries - but for the moment, it remains classified as a less threatening Variant of Interest.
SAGE report: More infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths
SAGE say the UK Governments' plans to lift all social distancing measures on 19 July are too much - they believe a rise in infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths.
NHS digital publishes data on the health of LGB adults for the first time
National representative data on the health outcomes and health behaviours of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in England has been published by NHS Digital for the first time.
UK scientists join NASA’s mission to investigate water on the Moon
A team of UK scientists from the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) RAL Space and the Open University (OU) are collaborating on the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA mission to investigate the occurrence and behaviour of water on the Moon.
Volunteers are a vital part of the NHS’ past, present and future
Mark Lever, Chief Executive, Helpforce, discusses the importance of volunteers throughout the NHS’ history and for its future.
Commission launches EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices
The European Commission has officially launched the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices, under its Farm to Fork Strategy.
Oxford University launch clinical trial for HIV vaccine
The team will have results to discuss in April, 2022 - they nurse the hope that this HIV vaccine could stop different geographical strains, after 40 years of no cure.
Astrophysicists discover something new in star cluster Palomar 5
New data suggests that there is a population of black holes in star cluster Palomar 5, which is "roughly three times larger than expected".
Europeans consider climate change as the single most serious problem facing the world
A recent Eurobarometer survey has found that European citizens believe that climate change is the single most serious problem facing the world.
Commission allocates €25m in humanitarian funding to fight hunger in Afghanistan
The Commission is allocating €25 million in humanitarian funding from its Solidarity Emergency Aid Reserve to fight hunger in Afghanistan.
UK study says saRNA COVID vaccines work in 87% of people
While mRNA is now well-connected to Pfizer or Moderna, saRNA is a more obscure, early-stage vaccine technology - now, scientists in the UK have data suggesting that saRNA COVID vaccines could work well for most people.
Fixing recruitment challenges in social care – it’s not about pay
Sally Bibb, strengths and talent expert, and Amanda Kelly, adult and children’s social care lead at PA Consulting, explore how the social care sector can be fixed by introducing a strengths-based approach to the recruitment process.
UK study says safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses
A study released yesterday (28 June) found that it would be safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses, which could speed up UK vaccine roll-out if adopted.
Government invests £2.45 million to improve childbirth care
Maternity safety minister Nadine Dorries has announced £2.45 million in funding for the NHS to improve the safety of women and babies during childbirth.
UK Government to stop mandatory masks on public transport
The UK Government has announced that masks on public transport will no longer be mandatory after 19 July - a decision met with mixed responses.
Europe invests in people and innovation
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, illustrates how education, research and innovation are essential for transformations that can lead us to a sustainable economy.