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Construction and concessions

Making all the difference: Construction and concessions in Europe

Eiffage is a major European player in construction and concessions, as this insightful article by the company explains

Self-reinforced gluten polymers: A step towards a true biocomposite

Prof Mikael S Hedenqvist and Dr Oisik Das from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden explain self-reinforced gluten polymers and why they are a step towards a true biocomposite

Wildlife conservation: Africa leading the way at the European Parliament

There are “winners” and “losers” in the conservation of wildlife in Africa! H.E. the Ambassador of Zimbabwe proclaimed in a conference
type 2 diabetes

Accelerating innovative treatment for type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the University of Oxford and Novo Nordisk are collaborating to develop better treatments for type 2 diabetes
refuse collection vehicles

Milestone: The first all-electric refuse collection vehicles

New Geesinknorba RCVs totally powered by batteries to save money, save the planet and save lives
access to data

Building a digital Europe: Seamless access to data and the role of blockchain technology

Markus Hautala, Head of Blockchain Solutions at Tieto argues that the public sector holds the keys to building a digital Europe, including why seamless...

The illusion of cancer and death: Illusion of the self

Sumith A Kularatne, PhD, discusses his thoughts on the illusion of cancer and death
Plasmas

Research on self-organisation in plasmas

Setthivoine You from the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the University of Washington shares his insights into the intriguing world of self-organisation in plasmas
reusables

The rise of reusables — what small changes can you make?

Omega Plastics explain the rise of reusable products in the UK changes and what small changes we can make in this vein

Recycling: Lithuania deposit system exceeds all expectations

Lithuania exceeds container return rate expectations as TOMRA supports new state-of-the-art deposit system, as the firm’s Lorraine Dundon, VP Head of Group Brand & Corporate Communications reveals
behavioural insights

Government policy: University Consortium provides behavioural insights

The Behavioural Science Consortium supplies expertise that benefits government policy and services via their Behavioural Insights Framework, as this joint article from Sheffield Hallam University & The University of Manchester reveals
Asset management

Asset management in rail: Making the right decision

Marcel van Velthoven from ZNAPZ and Frans van Helden of ORTEC explain how to optimise business results for the rail industry by means of asset management to make the right decision 

How trusted data is helping to liberate the power of medical cannabis

Bradley Moore, CEO of GCAC discusses how artificial intelligence and blockchain (trusted data) solve the paradox of limited medical cannabis data and anecdotal user information
bitcoin and its future

An update on bitcoin and its future

Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at City Index, provides an update on bitcoin and its future after a tough start to the year and increased regulation
supply teaching

Supply teaching: What are my rights?

Teacher Active share the inside scoop on your rights as a supply teacher to help existing staff or newcomers enter the profession

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust (AAT) launches its new research strategy

Today, The Aplastic Anaemia Trust (AAT) launches their new research strategy, inviting prospective applicants to come forward with proposals for truly translational research into aplastic anaemia (AA), as CEO Grazina Berry reveals

Breaking down boundaries with digital

Jason Fahy, CEO of Knowledge Hub reveals how the firm’s feature-rich digital tool-set is breaking down boundaries in the public sector
satellite imagery

Global research on drought

Professor Robert Aiken, Research Crop Scientist from Northwest Research–Extension Center provides his expert thoughts on the fascinating global research taking place on drought, including the vital role of satellite imagery
housing crisis

The UK’s current housing crisis: Can your empty property portfolio provide a social dimension?

Vacant property expert, Stuart Woolgar, CEO of Global Guardians, discusses the country’s current housing crisis and the section of people who cannot buy, nor are they eligible for social housing
commonwealth scholarship fund

UK invests millions into Commonwealth Scholarship fund

The UK’s education secretary, Damian Hinds has announced today (20th April), that the Department for Education will invest £5 million to make up the £13.4 million Commonwealth Scholarship fund, which aims to improve the quality of education for many young people throughout the Commonwealth.

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