Supporting vital Alzheimer’s disease research in the U.S and beyond
The work of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) is placed into focus here, with examples of how they are supporting vital Alzheimer’s disease research in the U.S and further afield.
Stress awareness month: Time to take stress out of the workplace
Jeanette Wheeler, MHR’s HR Director, explores the biggest causes of stress in the workplace and outlines the measures both employees and organisations can introduce to ease the strain and support their wellbeing.
Perspectives on a European Space Council
Here, the European Space Policy Institute discusses the possibilities and perspectives of a European Space Council: This could be the future strategy of EU space ambitions.
How does open source tech transform Government?
The purpose of government should be simple — serve the public — but the manner by which governments deliver services is often a complicated mess.
Canada: Reducing emissions and taking action on climate change
Patricia Fuller, Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change, explains how Canada is taking action to reduce emissions and tackle climate change.
Enhancing industrial technology and addressing energy and global environmental problems in Japan
The aims of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization are detailed here when it comes to enhancing industrial technology and addressing energy and global environmental problems in Japan.
Research shows gaslighting in UK workplace is ‘normal’
Over half of respondents to recent research say they have experienced gaslighting at work, exposing a negative dynamic in UK offices.
One person diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every three minutes
New analysis by Diabetes UK has shown that one person is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every three minutes in England and Wales.
Prisoners in the UK will be taught coding and digital skills
£1.2 million is being given to a pilot scheme that will enable prisoners to learn digital skills so that they can enter non-criminal professions on their release into society.
UK unveils increase to National Living Wage
1.8 million workers will receive an additional £690 over the year from today: Read about the Increase to National Living Wage in the UK.
Stress awareness month: Almost half of managers not trained on mental health
To promote stress awareness month, instant offices is encouraging businesses to support their workforce to speak about and prioritise mental health and promote a healthy work-life balance.
For healthier oceans and seas, we need a good dialogue between policy and science
Monika Stankiewicz, HELCOM Executive Secretary argues that for healthier oceans and seas, we need a good dialogue between policy and science.
Double vision in research? Medicinal chemistry and chemical biology
Professor Colin Sucking discusses the work undertaken at the University of Strathclyde that explores the combination of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
How can schools and universities ensure their students’ data is safe online?
Justin Ellis, Senior Data Centre Specialist at Comms Express advises how schools and universities can ensure that their students' data is safe online by following these measures.
Huntington’s disease (HD): Is there hope on the horizon?
Dr Gerry Morrow shares his thoughts on the rare, progressive neurodegenerative illness, Huntington’s disease (HD).
Underage access to porn online is UK parents biggest fear
Three quarters (75%) of parents worry about their children accessing inappropriate adult content online such as violent porn, according to new research.
Investing in energy infrastructure and moving towards climate neutrality
Two key priorities of Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President, Energy Union at European Commission are detailed here, including investing in energy infrastructure and moving towards climate neutrality.
Delivering a sustainable healthcare system: Protecting health in Japan
The mission of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan in protecting people now and in the future, as well as delivering a sustainable healthcare system, are detailed here.
European Elections 2019: Beating childhood cancer
The European Elections 2019 Manifesto for the Paediatric Oncology & Haematology community has been launched, and it prioritises beating childhood cancer to aim for zero deaths.
High street crisis – Is it possible to avoid the demise of retailers?
RBR Advisory highlight how retailers can avoid closing down their business as empty shop windows become a regular occurrence during the high street crisis.