Regenerative medicine to trump cancer
A group of academic experts from the U.S. and the UK share their views on effective regenerative medicine-based strategies against cancer
Biology research: The state of health of the gut microbiome
Hannah M. Wexler, Professor at the Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System and UCLA School of Medicine gives a fascinating glimpse into biology research that focuses on the state of health of the gut microbiome
Mental Health among millennials at all time high
Millennials are considered an anxious generation, which is often attributed to an obsession with technology, overbearing parents and the stress that comes with trying to fit into a social media-driven world. But, according to experts, the anxiety and often depression experienced by young adults lies in uncertainty
World Mental Health Day: MEPs, Commission and Young People set to discuss mental health...
Mental Health Europe (MHE) will mark World Mental Health Day (10 October 2018) by bringing together young people, politicians and experts to discuss mental health – the focus for this year’s World Mental Health Day
Cardiff’s £7m role researching greener planet
A £7m investment in research will help Cardiff University scientists play a key role in developing cleaner, greener industrial processes
Danish Diabetes Academy aims to train and educate the world’s best (young) diabetes researchers
In this analysis, the Danish Diabetes Academy explains how they intend to train and educate the world’s best (young) diabetes researchers
A managers guide to supporting staff with mental ill-health
We all have mental health and sometimes, like our physical health, it can become unwell. Mental health is just as important as physical health – and tending to our invisible ailments needs the same level of intentionality as a visible illness. But what should managers do to make sure their employees' mental health is taken care of?
Renewable energy set for boost in Spain as government suspends solar power tax
The recently elected Spanish government is set to suspend the country’s controversial 7% solar power tax, as it seeks to move towards renewables and lower the cost of electricity bills for families with solar panels fitted to their homes
Marine biology and ecology research at EMBRC: A “Blue Enlightenment” era is dawning
Marine bioresources are growing in importance with the establishment of the European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC-ERIC) – a unique research infrastructure for excellence in marine biology and ecology research
Speeding up health technology innovation in Wales
Swansea University Medical School is contributing valuable work to help speed up health technology innovation in Wales
How employees can effectively address their mental health symptoms
World Mental Health Day, celebrated every year on the 10th of October, gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the widespread prevalence of mental-ill health within the workplace – and recognise what steps can be taken to support mental wellbeing
Chemistry: The growing body of work on signaling within bacterial communities
Emily Weinert, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Emory University discusses an aspect of chemistry that concerns the growing body of work on the human microbiome
How technology is benefitting the education sector
Technology really is everywhere. But, unlike the views of the past, it isn’t here to destroy us all. Quite the contrary, technology is being used every single day to support and benefits all sort of sectors, and the education sector is no different
New Medical Pharmacology degree “could help reduce the NHS financial burden”
Dr Lisa Wallace, Course Director from Swansea University Medical School explains their exciting new Medical Pharmacology degree which “could help reduce the NHS financial burden”
Dyslexic employees could help to solve the skills shortages of the future
The unique way dyslexic people view and interact with the world could help companies meet the challenges of business in the 21st century, according to a ground-breaking new report, by EY and the charity Made by Dyslexia
The Flexible Heat and Power (FHP) project: Distribution grid connected power to heat resources
Chris Caerts, Product Manager at VITO, detail the FHP (Flexible Heat and Power) dynamic coalitions of distribution grid connected power to heat resources project and how this could provide local and system level services throughout Europe
Exploring the impact of an ageing workforce
The population of the UK is getting larger, with a figure of 65.6 million released by the Office for National Statistics in 2016. But it's not just increasing - the population is getting older too, with 18% of the UK being 65+ and 2.4% being 85+
Neocytolysis: When young red blood cells die first
International researchers are investigating the molecular processes involved in premature clearance from the circulation of young blood cells formed at high altitude after a descent
World Mental Health Day: Discussing mental health with your employees
Emma Bullen from MHR provides practical advice on how managers can initiate conversations about mental health with employees and create a positive culture around mental wellbeing in the workplace on World Mental Health Day
Why utility companies need to look at agile mobile applications in order to increase...
The public utility space is a competitive one, and as this competition continues to increase, Power and Utilities providers are increasingly investing sizeable amounts in infrastructure projects designed to expand their offering