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How employee ideas can play a role in the green recovery from COVID-19
Chris Sheen, COO for Sideways 6, explores how employee innovation can play a role in the green recovery from COVID-19.
How to protect sensitive data in the era of virtual communications
Michael Paye, CTO, Netwrix, discusses how public sector organisations can protect sensitive data in the era of virtual communications.
5 ways to improve sleep during menopause
Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, neurophysiologist and sleep expert, shares advice on how to improve sleep and energy levels when you’re menopausal.
Enabling secure remote learning environments promptly during a crisis
Jessica Riccio, Solutions Marketing Manager, Fortinet, explores the security solutions that can be put in place to protect remote learning environments.
Social value in public sector procurement
Mark Gair, MD of CDS and Fergus Bailie, CEO of the Bailie Group provide their opinion about the role of social value in public sector procurement.
Covid-19: UK falls into recession for the first time in 11 years
The COVID-19 outbreak caused the UK to enter the deepest recession since records began, with GDP falling a staggering 20.4%.
Lebanon blasts: When the diaspora steps in for the Government
On 4 August, there was an explosion in the heart of Beirut: The question now, is can the blasts permanently change the future of Lebanon?
Legal aid barriers for victims of domestic abuse
Lucinda Holliday, partner and head of family & divorce at Blaser Mills Law, highlights the need to end legal aid barriers for domestic violence victims and what you should do if you cannot access support.
The science behind the South Korea COVID-19 strategy
Jongeun You explains how the South Korea COVID-19 strategy flattened the curve, without destroying the economy.
Why AI-powered video analytics holds the key to enforcing social distancing
Andrew Eggington, Finance Director, Ipsotek, explores the many ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enforce social distancing and better protect society.
World population predicted to shrink after the mid-century
According to a new study, world population will peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion and then decline to 8.8 billion by 2100 – around 2 billion lower than previous estimates.
How the government can protect minors online in a post-pandemic world
Philipp Pointner, Jumio’s Chief Product Officer, explores the continued issues that age-restricted websites have when trying to verify their users’ age and how the government can offer support.
Does American voting behaviour prioritise loyalty or democracy?
With the 2020 Election looming, Yale researchers investigate how American voting behaviour is impacted by undemocratic acts from candidates.
Improving urban transport and mobility in a post-pandemic city
Taylor Anderton, Actuary and Data Scientist at Capgemini, discusses why smart cities are key to improving urban transport and mobility in a post-pandemic world.
Oil spill in Mauritius causes huge ecological disaster
On July 25, A Japanese bulk carrier caused an oil spill in Mauritius, creating fears of worsening ecological and economic disaster for the country.
Single-cell genomics: Clinical strategies for COVID-19
Here, Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group argues that single-cell genomics empowers clinical strategies for COVID-19.
Social value: How can the construction sector deliver a more tangible impact?
Bev Hurley CBE, Chair of the Institute of Economic Development, ponders how construction spend can address the significant inequalities facing disadvantaged and left-behind communities.
What can the Leicester garment sector fallout teach us about supply chain risks?
Gavin Proudley, Global Director, Due Diligence and Managed Services at Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, discusses supply chain risks and the Leicester garment sector.
How can one innocent click change your voting decision?
For those watching voting decisions, a combination of psychology and technology is changing political rivalry from agenda-based to influence-based.
Trans and gender-diverse individuals more likely to be autistic
The Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge found that trans and gender diverse adults are three to six times more likely to be diagnosed as autistic.