British Safety Council welcomes #AirWeShare campaign to tackle pollution
British Safety Council, alarmed by new research, welcomes the #AirWeShare campaign in calling for urgent action on protecting outdoor workers from air pollution.
Harnessing technological advances to improve conservation management in Africa
CEO Kaddu Sebunya and David Williams of the African Wildlife Foundation, explain the harnessing technological advances to improve conservation management in Africa.
Researchers find high self-harm rate for middle-aged men
Self-harm rates in middle-aged men increased significantly following the 2008 financial crisis, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Manchester.
11 reasons for blockchain in public services
New research by the European Commission's ISA² programme reveals the findings of case studies on blockchain in public services.
Research finds antibiotic contamination of global rivers
Concentrations of antibiotic contamination found in some of the world’s rivers exceed ‘safe’ levels by up to 300 times, according to researchers at the University of York.
The 2019 war crimes of Myanmar in Rakhine State
The Myanmar military has continued to commit war crimes in 2019 within the Rakhine State, according to evidence published by Amnesty in an extensive report.
Urban Technology Framework: How technology is changing cities and development
The Urban Land Institute has launched an Urban Technology Framework to help cities advance into the next generation of technology.
LGfL and Virgin Media Business expand partnership to transform digital learning
Enhanced £50 million commitment between LGfL and Virgin Media Business will increase the capacity of LGfL’s Ignite National Education Network and transform digital learning at thousands of schools.
GDPR one year on: Top tips for staying compliant in 2019
Matthew Cole, partner at law firm Prettys, has shared his top tips for ensuring individuals and businesses keep their compliance regulations on track.
Body image during pregnancy can define relationship with baby
Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women’s relationship with their body image during pregnancy could help predict how well the mother might bond with her unborn baby and her longer-term emotional wellbeing.
How do we solve a problem like plastic pollution?
René Garello, IEEE fellow and Professor at IMT Atlantique, discusses how data analytics is being used to track the circulation of plastic in the ocean and help scientists to ensure sustainability.
UNESCO recommendations to stop gender stereotypes in AI
UNESCO has published a report to investigate gender equality in digital professions and eliminate gender stereotypes in AI applications such as Siri.
WHO removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ diagnosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has removed 'Gender Identity Disorder' from their diagnostic guidelines; meaning that Trans individuals should not be dismissed by Governments as 'mentally ill'.
Penny Mordaunt announces UK Period Poverty Taskforce
Minister for Women and Equalities Penny Mordaunt, a candidate for leadership of the Conservative party, today (28 May) announced a Period Poverty Taskforce.
Understanding duty of care for NHS drivers
Neil Everatt, CEO at Selenity, discusses the need to understand duty of care for NHS drivers.
GDPR: One year on and where’s it gone?
Lesley Holmes, Data Protection Officer at MHR, explores the lessons learned about GDPR over the past year and the risks businesses will encounter in the future.
Adults fear new porn ban will put them at risk of identity theft
The fear of identity theft when entering personal details online is of paramount concern for UK adults, according to research conducted ahead of the new government porn ban.
First speaker revealed for Agile Business Conference 2019
Lisa Smith is the first keynote speaker to be named for the Agile Business Conference 2019.
Over a quarter of police IT budgets spent on digital transformation
28% of police IT budgets were invested into digital transformation last year, according to figures by Intercity Technology, highlighting the drive towards a more connected and collaborative future for policing.
Research finds that AI improves business intelligence
Research has found that AI improves business intelligence, as part of the overall movement in which technology is transforming how business analysts learn and thrive.