Regulatory policy: The key ingredient of a healthy democracy
Céline Kauffmann, Deputy Head of the OECD’s Regulatory Policy Division argues that regulatory policy is the key ingredient of a healthy democracy
Turning up the volume of the patient voice in dementia research
Dr James Pickett, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Society presents the case for turning up the volume of the patient voice when it comes.
Why does leadership training matter?
David Willett, Corporate Director, at The Open University explains why leadership training matters.
Government to improve the lives of autistic children
The government will collect evidence from autistic children, their families and their carers, for the first time, on how to improve the support they get
The energy price hike and what it means for European businesses
ZTP's Martyn Young, discusses what’s happening with energy prices, what businesses can do to mitigate against the rising costs and the outlook for 2019.
World Soil Day marks importance of healthy farmed environment
The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been highlighted today on World Soil Day (5 December)
China, India and US will drive global power transmission and distribution conductors markets
China, India and the U.S. will be the driving forces for the global power transmission and distribution conductors markets over the next four years, according to GlobalData
New funding to support UK with development of sustainable packaging
New £60 million government funding is set to support the UK with developing sustainable and environmentally-friendly plastic packaging from food scraps.
Prostate cancer: A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
Professor Malcolm Mason, Cancer Research UK’s Prostate Cancer Expert reveals why prostate cancer is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
10 security tips to reduce empty nest stress
Justin Freeman, Technical Manager of the Master Locksmiths Association, offers expert advice to ensure that thieves walk away empty-handed from your property.
Harnessing the genetic diversity of a dynamic crop: Cowpea
Shawn Yarnes from The Integrated Breeding Platform highlights harnessing thegenetic diversity of a dynamic crop, cowpea and why it is important today.
Brits believe smokers are the biggest drain on healthcare
In the year that the NHS suffers £2.7bn in cuts, 48% of Brits believe smokers are the biggest drain on healthcare
Safeguarding your business from cyber threats
Tom Huckle, head of Cyber Security and Development at Crucial Group, shares his tips for safeguarding your business
Further intervention needed on student mental health
Higher education representatives have been told to take action on student mental health by the Education Secretary, Damian Hinds
Japan’s unoccupied property crisis to rise year on year
Over eight million properties lie vacant in Japan and the problem is set to get worse due to an ageing and shrinking population.
Swiss government is putting special focus on blockchain
250 participants attended Infrachain 18, in Switzerland, the first blockchain conference focused on the public sector and infrastructure
Car breathalysers supported by public to prevent drink driving
New research has revealed that 90% of drivers would support breathalysers being installed in cars to prevent drink driving
The re-emergence of potato late blight: A major reason for pesticide use in arable...
Didier Andrivon, Research Director at INRA provides an account of the disease, potato late blight and why pesticides are used in arable crops.
Treatment and diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
Andrea Varrone studies the importance of molecular imaging to provide personalised medicine and improve care for patients with neurodegenerative disorders
Financial markets in Europe: Is it possible to avoid a crisis?
Gunnar Hökmark MEP from the Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) explores the world of financial markets in Europe and asks if it is possible to avoid a crisis. He also explains the potential impact of the role of disruptive change to new technologies on the market