Can the new Government Chief Digital Information Officer accelerate change?
The UK’s Cabinet office recently announced it is on the hunt for a Government Chief Digital Information Officer (GCDIO). Paul Jackson, head of public sector at Tanium discusses how this individual can overhaul the governments outdated legacy systems and boost its cybersecurity.
The need for more balanced internationalisation in higher education
Ingrid van Engelshoven, Minister of Education, Culture and Science, recently shared her thoughts on the need for more balanced internationalisation in higher education.
The Japanese Society of Nephrology: Research and education to tackle kidney disease
Here we find out how The Japanese Society of Nephrology engages in research developing human resources, providing lifelong education and disseminating knowledge to the public, to tackle kidney disease and promote health.
Detecting Specific Language Impairment (SLI) in children
Mabel L Rice analyses the cause of Specific Language Impairment (SLI) and the need to identify it early on in children to provide a solution.
Guard Patch: Intelligent wearable technology with IoT and platforms
Professor Shuenn-Yuh Lee, National Cheng Kung University, discusses his mission to build a user-friendly development platform with smart wearable technology, in this report.
The future for hemp: What is at stake?
Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) examines the future of hemp and explains in this vein, what is at stake, as well as looking back at its fascinating history.
Research and innovation in Canada: What’s happening with Climate Change?
Here, we examine the role of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada in promoting and supporting research and innovation.
Public sector overcharges and overpayments
Twice2much investigate how much of the public sector overcharges and overpayments, worth £220 million, could be yours.
The government’s relationship with commercial suppliers: A focus on prompt payments
Simon Hart MP, Minister for Implementation at the Cabinet Office in the UK, underlines an aspect of his brief that concerns managing the government’s relationship with our commercial suppliers, with a focus on the importance of prompt payments.
NHS: Why AI investment is just one piece of the puzzle
The news that the UK Government is investing in artificial intelligence is hugely welcome, but to truly reap the benefits, AI must be part of a wider scheme of data utilisation, digital process automation and citizen engagement. Peter Ford, Public Sector Industry Principal, Pegasystems tells us more.
Marine geoscience research and UK aggregates
It is often said that we know more about the surface of the moon or Mars than the ocean floor, but marine geoscience research is enabling a better understanding of some of the biggest issues.
Keeping our democracy true: Foreign information interference and forward-looking countermeasures
Vassilis Ntousas from the Foundation for European Progressive Studies explores an aspect of politics that concerns keeping our democracy true when it comes to foreign information interference and forward-looking countermeasures.
The work of the Court of Justice of the European Union
The important work of the Court of Justice of the European Union is introduced here, including details of language arrangements in place and how their work impacts the lives of EU citizens.
The importance of funding Dutch science
Now is a challenging time for science. Here, we learn about the importance of funding Dutch science and research to help tackle complex societal issues.
Protecting U.S. agriculture from pests and pathogens
APHIS, part of the USDA, is using a risk-based approach to protect U.S. agriculture from potentially devastating plant pests and diseases, as we discover here.
Why we need to talk more about hearing loss
Mark Hopkinson, Head of the Centre for Deaf Education, City Lit states why we need to talk more about hearing loss.
Funding obesity research in the U.S. today
Here, we find out about the role that the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, a publicly-funded institute, when it comes to funding obesity research in the U.S. today.
The exciting future of digital development in Sweden
The exciting future of digital development in Sweden is explored here, with a focus on the potential of artificial intelligence.
Une stratégie commune à long terme pour 2025 en matière de formation, de recherche...
Frédérique Vidal, ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation au gouvernement français, explique comment les universités européennes vont définir une stratégie commune et à long terme pour 2025 en matière de formation, de recherche et d’innovation.
A glimpse at astronomical sciences in the U.S.
Here, we unveil the sterling efforts of the National Science Foundation to further astronomical sciences in the U.S.