The priorities of the internal market, industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs in Europe
The priorities of Elżbieta Bieńkowska, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs are charted here, including her thoughts on social innovation.
Building innovation ecosystems to support the energy transition
Dr Christoph Frei, Secretary General of the World Energy Council shares his thoughts on building innovation ecosystems to support the energy transition.
A look at the Hong Kong Elderly Health Service
With a growing elderly population – and with it, a growing number of carers – Hong Kong’s Elderly Health Service has an increasingly important role in promoting both good physical and mental health, as this article reveals.
Tackling the growing burden of brain disorders in Europe
Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council explains the importance of tackling the growing burden of brain disorders in Europe.
The consistent application of data protection rules throughout the EU
Andrea Jelinek, Chair of European Data Protection Board, spoke to Open Access Government about data protection rules throughout the European Union, including the use of personal data during election campaigns.
New research shows how utility companies can beat the switching trend
New survey results released by 383 Project reveal that UK bill payers are not as disloyal as the switching trend makes out, indicating that they would stay with current providers if only they were given a fair, simple and consistent service.
Why the public sector needs SD-WAN to solve today’s network challenges
Sascha Giese, Head Geek™, SolarWinds, explains why SD-WAN is relevant for the public sector, and bringing an understanding of the barriers to adoption may encourage other organisations in the sector to follow suite.
Looking ahead: Negotiating and managing the European Union budget
Here, Editor of Open Access Government, Jonathan Miles, investigates the responsibilities of Günther Oettinger, the European Commissioner for Budget & Human Resources in managing the European Union budget, including how it will benefit research.
Health and social care network – a vision or reality?
Mike Thomas, Managing Director of Innopsis, the trade association for suppliers of digital infrastructure and services to the UK public sector asks if a health and social care network is a vision or reality.
Japan: A glimpse into environment and energy issues
The work of the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in the Government of Japan are examined here.
5 steps to demystify data in Defence
Vanessa Fernandes highlights five tips on how to demystify data and get yourself closer to the benefits it can bring, here.
The popular potato crop and the major threat of blight (early and late)
Aarthi Janakiraman, Industry Manager, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, shares his thoughts on the popular potato crop, as well as the potato blight (both early and late) which remains a major threat to production.
Closing the digital skills gap: Three steps for business and government collaboration
We all have a responsibility to close the skills gap, but what are you going about it? Here, Ramkumar Chandrasekaran, HR Director, UK & Ireland at Tata Consultancy Services shares three steps for business and government collaboration.
Nightmare bosses: 1 in 4 workers seeking mental health support
Research from Totaljobs has uncovered a worrying divide in the relationships between line managers and their reports as half (49%) reveal that they have quit a job due to the relationship with their boss going sour.
Genomic medicine approaches – two contrasting case studies
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group Genomic medicine approaches – two contrasting case studies to note including the overall perspective, as well as the challenges and concerns in the field.
UK priorities for science, research and innovation
The UK is focusing on international partnerships and ground-breaking sector deals in order to remain a global leader in science. Here, we find out about the work of Chris Skidmore MP, the UK’s Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation and the Office for Life Sciences.
How can you reduce plastic in your business?
The experts at Safestore, self-storage providers, have shared their top 7 ways in which businesses can reduce their plastic.
Boosting culture, heritage, science and innovation in the Netherlands
The Government of the Netherlands has launched a major funding drive to support the arts, culture and heritage sectors in the Netherlands, as well as in science and innovation, headed up by Minister of Education, Culture and Science, Ingrid van Engelshoven.
Can innovation and new technology tackle environmental issues in the marine environment?
Tessa Harding, Director, Aquatic Ecology, at Thomson Environmental Consultants asks if innovation and new technology can tackle environmental issues in today’s marine environment.
NHS Confederation responds to Spending Round announcement
Welcome extra funding for capital, workforce and social care will plug gaps in the short term but falls short of what’s needed, says NHS Confederation.