Schools promised extra funding over next two years
An extra £1.3bn has been promised to schools in England over two years following pressure on the government over funding shortages
NRD.E1 – a treatment for diabetic related neuropathic pain
Novaremed’s Dr Eli Kaplan shares research on NRD.E1 and explains how it can help to treat diabetic related neuropathic pain
Focusing on high quality research in Sweden
Open Access Government’s MF Warrender shares how Education Minister Helene Hellmark Knutsson is ensuring high quality research in Sweden occurs
Brexit negotiations into round two in Brussels
The UK is to continue Brexit talks in Brussels today with four main categories expected to be up for discussion
Poverty and its impact on the health of children
One of the main risks to children’s health is living in poverty, says Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s Professor Russell Viner
Budget Commissioner warns Brexit will led to “small cuts”
The EU’s budget will have to be scaled back after Brexit, says European Commission Budget Chief Günther Oettinger
Clean energy is vital for all of Europe
In a speech, Climate Action and Energy Commissioner, Miguel Arias Cañete, highlights the clean energy transition taking place across Europe
Childhood cancer trends: how to interpret new findings
Dr Eva Steliarova, Scientist at IARC’s Section of Cancer Surveillance explains how research results can be used to reduce the burden of cancer in children
Tackling gender imbalance in the research ecosystem
The gender imbalance in the research ecosystem is something that must be addressed. Stephan Kuster, Acting Director of Science Europe discusses
Fighting food insecurity through global cooperation
Eradicating food insecurity remains a global challenge. In a speech, EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan highlights why working in partnership is vital
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Self-regulated learning: What is all the fuss about?
Dr. Yves Karlen, M. Sc. Miriam Compagnoni and Prof. Dr. Katharina Maag Merki at the Institute of Education, University of Zurich highlight self-regulated learning and its benefits.
Image-guided surgery as an emerging treatment for lung cancer
Sumith A Kularatne, Vice President of Research & Development at On Target Laboratories discusses the scope of image-guided surgery in treating lung cancer
Kensington and Chelsea Council must take action to restore faith
The new leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council has warned the survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire would “take a generation” to trust the authority again
A long-term strategy for cyber security
Challenges remain in the fight for cyber security. Open Access Government’s Ciara Ruane highlights the work being undertaken to keep the UK safe
Electric cars could be used to help power the grid
New research into whether or not electric cars could return power to the National Grid is set to gain £20m government funding
Huntington’s disease: Understanding the impact
Jennifer Simpson of the Huntington’s disease Society of America highlights the disease and how there is still a long way to go before it can be truly understood
NSERC: Advancing science and technology in Canada
Open Access Government’s M F Warrender highlights the work being undertaken by NSERC to pioneer scientific advancement in Canada
Creating a highly skilled workforce for the future
Ontario’s Ministry of Education shares why a highly skilled workforce is vital for progression and how this is being encouraged in the province
Settled status for EU citizens is a ‘damp squib’
Theresa May’s offer of settled status for EU citizens does not come close to what should be on the table for EU residents, say EU politicians
Sweden must continue to push climate reform
Climate reform is a necessity to safeguard the future of the planet. Open Access Government’s Ciara Ruane explains what Sweden is doing to ensure this