All SNSF research publications to become freely available as of 2020
As of 2020, all research publications produced by SNSF-funded projects are to be freely available in digital format
Based on the decision by the National...
Speech, language and communication skills
Director of Education at I CAN, Deirdre Fitzpatrick turns the spotlight on speech, language and communication skills (SLCN)
As I CAN’s Director of Education I’m...
£1.4 million investment in Who Cares? Scotland
Care experienced young people in Scotland will be supported thanks to £1.4 million funding for Who Cares? Scotland from the Life Changes Trust
The money...
Three million EU nurses leading digitalisation
Dr. Paul De Raeve, Secretary-General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) explains why the deployment of eHealth services in nursing and social...
Are we ready for a blockchain world?
Marta Pierkarska, Director of Developer Ecosystem, Hyperledger asks if we are ready for a blockchain world in the future
Blockchain, the hype, the buzzword of...
Disruption for travellers as Network Rail begins investment programme
Travellers may be disrupted as Network Rail begins major Christmas investment programme this weekend
Service restrictions will be in place from Saturday 23 December to...
Brits call for more armed police at Christmas markets
A third of the British public want to see more armed police at Christmas markets in light of recent terror events, according to new...
A sustainable future for cities is within our grasp
Abdeluheb Choho, deputy mayor of Amsterdam and chair of EUROCITIES Environment Forum shares his thoughts on the sustainable future for European cities
As European cities,...
UK’s Industrial Strategy falls way below expectation
Nigel Wilcock from the Institute of Economic Development provides his opinion on the UK’s Industrial Strategy in terms of the future economy of Britain
If...
A modern, accessible and equitable health care system
Open Access Government sheds light on the priorities of Sweden’s Minister for Social Security, Annika Strandhäll to promote a modern, accessible and equitable health...
The global challenge of antibiotic resistance
Roxane Feller, AnimalhealthEurope Secretary-General provides a fascinating insight into the global challenge of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics have had very positive effects on animal health over...
How can we reverse the teacher recruitment and retention crisis?
Emma Hollis, Executive Director of the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers sheds light on the issues around teacher recruitment and retention
With issues around...
Pulse Business Energy wins Energy Buying Team of the year
Pulse Business Energy wins Energy Buying Team of the year at the Energy awards 2017
The Energy awards, won by Pulse Business Energy this year,...
Step-free access plans approved for Carshalton Station
Sutton Councils gives green light for £2.5m accessibility scheme at Carshalton station
Passengers can look forward to easier travel as National Rail will develop a accessibility...
The importance of smarter working practices in government
MF Warrender of Open Access Government explores the importance of smarter working practices across government
Established in 2010, The Government Property Unit (GPU) works with...
Table Tennis Scotland batting for dementia
Table Tennis Scotland awarded £45,000 to become dementia friendly
Table Tennis Scotland is receiving £35,000 from the Life Changes Trust and £10,000 from Sportscotland to become...
Rise of the robots in the public sector
Paul Tomlinson, CEO of IEG4, argues that the public sector stands to benefit most from Artificial Intelligence
A government report published last month: “Growing the...
Government could save £10m by sharing phone contracts according to The Public Purse
The Public Purse has claimed this week; that the public sector could save over £10 million pounds in this year’s budget within the next 12...
Banks to address the need for better communication with customers
Banks to rethink communication with customers in light of upcoming PSD2
The Second Payment Services Directive, coming into effect on 13 January 2018, will enable...
National Grid targets fuel poverty with Warm Homes Fund
National Grid to tackle fuel poverty across the UK with new £150m Warm Homes Fund
Over 9,000, ranging from island cottages on Orkney to terraced...