Science and tech companies to attract 20,000 new R&D workers by 2023
Despite Brexit, a new report by Bidwells says Science and technology (S&T) companies are looking to attract 20,000 new R&D workers by 2023.
Are you getting enough sleep?
We all know how difficult it is to work when we're tired but are you aware of the effects from lack of sleep on others? Maddy Keating from MHR explores
SME manufacturers moving supplier base from EU to UK
From investment to turnover, recruitment to profits, forecasts are down for UK SME manufacturers as they divert valuable resources to manage Brexit uncertainty, says the national Manufacturing Barometer.
IVF baby birthweight has increased by 200g
University of Manchester scientists found that babies born by In Vitro Fertilisation at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester have increased in birthweight by nearly 200g over the past 25 years.
Why teacher mental health matters and how to improve it
Research has revealed that over a third of education professionals are expected to leave their job by 2020, highlighting the importance of teacher mental health and the need to address this crisis.
Fighting climate change and embracing renewables
Fighting climate change is no longer an expensive hobby for the rich. Rather, embracing renewables will make everybody richer, says the Danish Minister for Energy, Utilities and Climate, Lars Christian Lilleholt.
10 reasons to become an ethical hacker
In this article, Damon Culbert explains how ethical hackers are cybersecurity experts who go head to head with cybercriminals: read his reasons why you should become an ethical hacker.
Medicinal cannabis requires further clinical research and educational support
Dr Mark Ware, Chief Medical Officer at Canopy Growth, provides an overview of the research that already exists around medicinal cannabis and explains why there is a need to educate clinicians further.
2019 Spring Statement: Period poverty, knife crime and STEM
In the 2019 Spring Statement, UK Chancellor Philip Hammond addressed current subjects such as period poverty alongside general poverty, knife crime, and priorities within STEM research funding.
Biology: The remarkable advances in stem cell research
Graham Rowe, Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Derby turns the spotlight on an aspect of biology that concerns the remarkable advances that have been made in stem cell research.
PgCert non-medical prescribing with enhanced clinical skills
Enhance your clinical skills and practice and become an independent non-medical prescriber at the University of Salford.
UK temporary tariff regime for no deal Brexit published
Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries.
How often do Brits move in their lifetime?
In this article, we examine the art of house moving in the UK and discuss how often the average person in Britain will move in their lifetime.
Rise in foreign ownership of European companies
A continuous rise of foreign ownership of European companies in key sectors has been observed by the European Commission, according to a new Foreign Direct Investment report.
WHO launches new global influenza strategy
WHO released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030 aimed at protecting people in all countries from the threat of influenza.
UK Digital Secretary meets those harmed by the internet
An upcoming White Paper will outline steps government will take to ensure the UK is a safer place to be online for those harmed by the internet
Research on cardiovascular disease and the link with noise
Thomas Münzel MD, Omar Hahad PhD and Andreas Daiber PhD discuss the link between noise and cardiovascular disease, in this report about their research in the field.
Is police use of facial recognition technology legal?
Facial recognition technology, being trialled by two major police forces in Britain, should be subjected to more rigorous testing and transparency, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Monash University.
Could a Finnish Artificial Intelligence model be the answer to streamlining our health service?
NHS GP waiting times are at their all-time worst but things are set to improve as the leading Nordic tech firm Klinik Healthcare Solutions, launches a groundbreaking algorithm to take charge of the triage process and automate patient flow for ultimate efficiency.
Polder project: Coastal zone of Bangladesh
Professor Robert Aiken discusses work on food networks in this report, specifically the Polder project.