Research on the effects of taxation on the economy, including labour supply
In the first of three articles, Bernd Hayo, Professor at the University of Marburg highlights recent macroeconomic research on the effects of taxation on the economy, including labour supply
Government boosts choice for students with more two-year degrees
Thousands of students across the country will be handed more choice than ever before, with the expansion of two-year degrees.
Increasing productivity through online collaboration
Jason Fahy, CEO, Knowledge Hub explains how organisations are increasing productivity through collaboration.
Government must adapt education and training to prepare the next generation for the workplace
The European Training Foundation (ETF) tasked with supporting countries in the EU neighbourhood to undertake reforms in education and training and employment policies, is organising ‘Skills for the Future: Managing transition’
Hazard perception test now features more weather conditions
The hazard perception part of the theory test now includes clips to test a learner driver’s ability to spot developing hazards in different weather conditions
UK Space Agency provides funding for three new experiments
Science Minister, Sam Gyimah has announced that the UK Space Agency will fund three new experiments onboard the International Space Station.
Europe needs further strategic action and awareness despite having solid Open Data policy
New study by Capgemini Invent highlights the strategic prioritisation to push forward Open Data transformation across Europe
Why modern investors face greater challenges than ever before
The world keeps changing, and it sometimes seems as though the pace of change is increasing all the time. There are many problems and challenges facing modern investors that just weren't an issue 50, 20 or even ten years ago
Alcoholic liver disease: why research is vital
Integrated research can help understand the physiological pathways of alcoholic liver disease, says Dr Shilpa Chokshi, of the Foundation for Liver Research
Mouth Cancer Action Month: What causes mouth cancer?
Dr. Harold Katz, dentist, bacteriologist and developer of The Breath Company discusses what are the main causes of mouth cancer in aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month
Councils warn that costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by...
The costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities is projected to increase by almost £2bn by 2025 – with England’s largest councils warning that unless these ‘enormous’ costs are recognised, the ‘long-term’ survival of councils is at risk
Brits risk damaging their sight with prolonged binge drinking
Brits risk long-term damage to their eyesight and even blindness, by binge drinking and indulging in periods of prolonged heavy drinking, warn health experts at Optical Express ahead of Alcohol Awareness Week
Men more likely to suffer work-related mental health issues
New research from mental health charity Mind reveals that men are twice as likely to suffer mental health problems due to their job
Embarrassment surrounding IBS leads brits to ignore symptoms
Almost half of Brits (48%) put off going to their doctor if they suspect they have IBS, hoping symptoms would just go away naturally, according to a new survey
New HIV diagnoses across the UK has fallen
Data published by Public Health England (PHE) has revealed that new HIV diagnoses in the UK have decreased from 5,280 to 4,363
Commissioner Mijatović concludes visit to Romania
Romania should improve the protection of persons with disabilities, combat violence against women, safeguard press freedom and maintain the independence of the judiciary
Women at board-level positions hit new record high
Michelle Chance, Partner and Head of the London Employment team, Womble Bond Dickinson UK, says that real change is needed to achieve true quality despite rise in women in board-level positions
Photovoltaics would reduce heating bills for 120 million EU citizens
With prices of solar panels dropping by as much as 30%, the mass-adoption of photovoltaics (PVs) would bring 20% of Europeans out of energy poverty
Making Europe great again in research and development
Dr. Jean-Claude Worms, Chief Executive, European Science Foundation (ESF) explains how research and development (R&D) will make Europe great – again
A focus on intensive care medicine in Europe and beyond
The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine’s priorities for intensive care medicine in Europe and beyond are introduced here, focussing on sepsis research, other current research and practice in the field, as well as equality and diversity