Water for plant growth: The foundation of the global food supply and ecosystem services
Professor Robert Aiken, Research Crop Scientist at the Northwest Research – Extension Center and Dr. Ramesh Dhungel, Research Associate at Kansas State University explain why water is required for plant growth, the foundation of the global food supply and ecosystem services.
Can renewable technologies affect an EPC rating?
There is global concern about the efficiency with which energy resources are used, especially in light of issues such as global warming. The UK government is joining with counterparts to focus on how this efficiency can be improved
Developments in food research: Exeter University students join the fight to save the banana
Banana exports are threatened by pests, diseases, and climate change. Students at Exeter University have joined researchers to address food research challenges, as Dr Daniel Bebber, Senior Lecturer in Microbial Ecology describes
EU begins Horizon Europe discussion with eight countries
R&D commissioner Carlos Moedas is preparing to brief Japan, US, Canada and others about the possible collaboration with the EU's €94.1 billion R&D programme, Horizon Europe
Millions of informal carers are under significant stress and financial strain
Research commissioned by WeMa Life has revealed that almost 8 million informal carers across the UK are under significant stress and financial strain
Approaching digital transformation in government: The Internet is OK
Peter Miller from Visionist Ltd explains his perspective on approaching digital transformation in government and the move toward cloud-based solutions.
How you can improve services through design and modern software?
Andrew Sandford, Director of We are Lean and Agile, explains how modern software can help you understand and improve your services in the digital age.
Muscular Dystrophy UK partnership to improve journeys for disabled road users
A new partnership with charity Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) will bring Changing Places accessible toilets to the majority of motorway service areas — making journeys easier for disabled road users across England
Fintech fastest growing research topic on early stage research platform
New analysis from SSRN, Elsevier’s world-leading preprint server and early stage research platform, reveals fintech is the fastest growing area of research.
UK’s productivity puzzle: What can we learn from the UK’s mid-sized cities?
Cllr Imran Khan, Bradford Council and Portfolio Holder for Skills, Key Cities examines the UK’s productivity puzzle, and asks what can we learn from the UK’s mid-sized cities?
Governments across the world urged to engage with ageing populations
A group of global experts on ageing populations will today urge governments across the world to engage better with demographic change.
Eye health progress and impact: Protecting and prolonging vision by research
To mark its 50-year anniversary, the National Eye Institute (NEI) takes stock of its progress in advancing vision research and developing new therapies to treat blinding diseases
£1.5b road improvements project reaches half-way point
The UK's biggest road upgrade has reached its half-way point and is set to transform journeys on one of England's most vital roads.
Digital transformation in the NHS: Interacting with the emergency services
Salvatore Sinno, Global Chief Security Architect at Unisys speaks to Open Access Government about digital transformation in the NHS, including why Brits are calling for a rapid shake-up in the way they interact with the emergency services
Paediatric haematology research in the UK: Starting at the beginning
Why starting at the beginning is so important in paediatric haematology research in the UK is a point impressed on us by Dr Sujith Samarasinghe at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London and Grazina Berry, CEO of the Aplastic Anaemia Trust.
The finances of the European Union, including the research budget
The finances of the European Union, including the research budget is placed under the spotlight by Günther H.Oettinger, Commissioner for Budget & Human Resources at the European Commission
Why wait? Fuel cells leading the global energy transformation today
Morry Markowitz, President of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association argues why should we wait when fuel cells are leading the global energy transformation today.
Where will Clean Air Zones be located and what exactly are they?
The UK has started to discuss the decision to ban the sale of all new diesel and petrol cars by 2040 in an attempt to clean up the UK's air quality.
Empathy and remaining firm: Two sides of the same coin in management
James Larter from RoleplayUK explores how to find the balance between showing empathy and remaining firm as an important management skill.
Mind the word gap: The difference in poor children’s language skills
Mary Hartshorne, Head of Evidence at I CAN explains the difference in poor children’s language skills when it comes to closing the word gap