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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.

Fundamental rights and the rule of law: Put civil society at the centre

Paul Soete, President of the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law Group from the European Economic and Social Committee, charts fundamental rights and the rule of law, with emphasis on putting civil society at the centre.

Photonics21 launches 2025 Innovation Award to foster entrepreneurial spirit

Photonics21, a leading European Technology Platform, has launched its 2025 Innovation Award, inviting aspiring innovators to submit their groundbreaking ideas in the field of photonics; find out here how to apply.

Tackling loneliness through telecare: Supporting vulnerable people in Spain

Abel Delgado, Managing Director of Tunstall Spain, explains the urgency of loneliness as a health problem for the elderly and what other regions can learn from Spain’s proactive and preventative approach, that benefits both physical and mental health.

Data science examined: AI and data in detail

Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics, highlights data science in a discussion that also includes comments on artificial intelligence (AI).

Preventing sight loss for people with diabetes with new advanced eye scans

Providing advanced eye scans to people with diabetes could help in preventing sight loss for thousands whilst also freeing up NHS appointments.

Preventing public sector fraud

Bala Kumar, CPTO at Jumio, advocates prevention over remediation to address public sector fraud in the future.

Safeguarding UK workers: EcoOnline’s holiday safety solution

As the festive season approaches, it also brings along a range of workplace hazards that can threaten employee safety and well-being. Here, we explore what EcoOnline can do to protect UK workers.

Artemis: NASA awards SpaceX and Blue Origin with key contracts for lunar landers

As part of its Artemis campaign, NASA is increasing its efforts to sustain exploration of the Moon’s surface by awarding additional contracts to SpaceX and Blue Origin.

DigiTrials: NHS patients will be contacted to volunteer for cancer research trials

The NHS is looking for volunteers as part of the three cancer projects that have been selected as part of the NHS DigiTrials initiative. Almost 150,000 volunteers will take part in these trials to help transform cancer treatment.

Sustainable fashion: A turning point for textiles

Chloe Skidmore, Technical Assistant at intellectual property law firm Reddie & Grose, shares her expertise on decarbonising the textiles industry and creating sustainable fashion.

UK government sets new priorities to improve online safety for children and users

The UK Government is to prioritise online safety, hoping to improve the digital experience for all users, especially children, whilst also examining the wider effects of social media on the younger generation.

New safeguarding measures for the elderly and vulnerable in the UK

Nearly two million elderly and disabled people in the UK who rely on lifesaving personal alarms will be better protected during the transition from analogue to digital landlines.

New Procurement Act 2023: Key changes and opportunities for suppliers to the public sector

The Procurement Act 2023, coming into place on 24 February 2025, is expected to improve the supply of goods, services, and works to the public sector.

Why is it crucial to cultivate a more diverse STEM community?

Read this opinion piece from Amy Foster, Operations Director and Partner at Rockborne, on why it is crucial to cultivate a more diverse STEM community.

Brain innovation days 2024: Understanding the brain across a lifetime

Over 165 million Europeans are living with a brain disorder, this is an increased challenge that requires more attention and innovative solutions.

UK and US nuclear partnership: Furthering clean energy and advanced nuclear technology

A COP29 agreement: The United Kingdom and the United States have joined forces to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge nuclear technologies.

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