Clear trajectory for Canada’s clean energy strategy
By accelerating the transition to renewables, Canada’s clean energy strategy is charting a clear course, as Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr sets out here
When...
For health technology, Finland is a haven
In Finland, health technology benefits from research investment and a culture of collaboration, as the former Minister of Economic Affairs details here
When it comes...
How can we prevent alcoholic liver disease?
Professor Samuel W French, at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, calls for collaborators on efforts to prevent alcoholic liver disease with the use of betaine
The purpose...
DWP reveals plans to close jobcentres
The Department for Work and Pensions says plans to merge or close more than 75 jobcentres up and down the country will allow them to...
Developing bioactive compounds through cooperation
Montisera is working with world-leading Finnish researchers to develop bioactive compounds with health benefits.
Germany’s High-Tech Strategy 2020: Setting the stage
Federal Research Minister Johanna Wanka highlights the strengths of Germany’s High-Tech Strategy to Open Access Government
Germany is one of the world’s smaller countries in...
A strategy for digital healthcare in France
M Warrender highlights the strides made on digital healthcare in France and outlines what Health Minister Marisol Touraine is doing to secure its future
Digital...
Remote patient monitoring to enhance follow-up management
Digital solutions are opening the door to remote patient monitoring, as Nouveal e-health’s e-fitback app demonstrates
Over the past few years, several issues have been...
The rapid blood alcohol test that could save lives
Albio™ is a rapid and cost-effective blood alcohol test which could help paramedics and emergency responders save lives.
Government IT: The year to adapt, change and collaborate
SolarWinds’ Patrick Hubbard looks forward to the year ahead for government IT professionals, and how DevOps culture could change the landscape
If there is one...
Sustainable healthcare and the technological revolution
Anssi Pulkkinen, director of wellbeing and health at Finnish funding agency Tekes, on the role of technology in securing sustainable healthcare for all
Technological development...
mHealth in the EU: Challenges of technology applied to health
As mobile technologies advance, Francesca Cattarin, Health Policy Officer at The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), explores the role of mHealth in the EU
Mobile health...
How adolescent experiences influence adulthood: The LifE Study
The LifE Study is investigating how our adolescent experiences influence adulthood by following the lives of individuals over the course of 30 years
The data...
Making personal budgets dementia friendly
A sea change is needed among local authorities to make personal budgets dementia friendly, argues George McNamara of the Alzheimer’s Society
People with dementia and...
Treasury takes back £384m funding earmarked for schools
Funding promised to schools has been withdrawn by The Treasury, despite a cash flow problem in education
New review looks at the efficiency of EFSI and Horizon 2020
A new review examining the effectiveness of EFSI and Horizon 2020 has been published by the European Universities Association
Progressive zoos and the fight against wildlife trafficking
As the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria’s David Williams-Mitchell stresses, progressive zoos play a crucial role in halting illegal trade in wildlife
The European...
East Kent super council merger could see the loss of 150 jobs
Plans to create a new East Kent super council could led to 150 jobs losses, but could see saving of £6.8m in the first two years
We need tougher action on wildlife trafficking
The tide may be turning but there is still much more to be done in the fight against wildlife trafficking, Catherine Bearder MEP argues
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Nottinghamshire County Council reopens £6m growth fund
Businesses have been invited to bid for a share of a £6m growth fund to expand their operations when the council reopens it next week