UCD and Origin unveil €17.6m crop science research partnership
A new €17.6m precision agriculture and crop science research partnership has been established between UCD and Origin, supported by Science Foundation Ireland
The agri-services group...
UK unemployment rate still lowest in over a decade
Figures released today show the UK unemployment rate still at its lowest since 2005, but a rise in the number of Universal Credit claimants
The...
Hybrid electrons and photons for quantum technology
Quantum technology is a rapidly developing field, with great potential for nanoelectronic applications, as Dr Takis Kontos relates
Many machines made by mankind can be...
Projects, goals, investment: Germany’s Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030
Minister for Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Alexander Dobrindt, outlines the objectives of Germany’s Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030
The Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan (FTIP) is...
Lords Committee calls for new UK-Irish agreement before Brexit
The Lords European Union Committee is calling for a new bilateral UK-Irish agreement ahead of Brexit, recognising the special relationship between the two
The European...
What IT leaders should be putting on their Christmas list
IT leaders should balance investment in innovation with cost-effectiveness on their Christmas wish list, writes Civica's director of outsourcing, Gary Bell
The festive period is...
Milton Keynes’ EV charging infrastructure to be expanded
As part of the delivery of the UK’s first Go Ultra Low City, Milton Keynes’ EV charging infrastructure is undergoing significant expansion
After being awarded...
Community groups funding to get £2.5m boost
Small grassroots community groups including neighbourhood organisations, parishes and local voluntary groups are set to receive a funding boost
The government has announced that small...
Council parking profits reach record high
Profits produced from council parking operations in England have reached a record high in 2015-2016, according to the RAC Foundation
In the 2015-2016 financial year,...
The global challenge of tackling antibiotic resistance
AG highlights the World Health Organization's efforts on the global challenge of tackling antibiotic resistance, through their action plan
Antimicrobial resistance has become one of...
Councils spend less than 1% on public mental health, charity reveals
Public mental health is not a priority for local authorities according to new figures on spending revealed by the mental health charity Mind
Mental health...
Sadiq Khan sets out new Transport for London business plan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has today set out proposals to cut costs in the new Transport for London business plan, while also increasing capacity...
UK space industry shows continual growth
The UK space industry continues to experience strong growth, according to a recent survey commissioned by the UK Space Agency
According to the report produced...
Supporting cancer prevention in Europe
AG highlights the European Commission's commitment to cancer prevention in Europe
According to the European Commission, cancer is likely to remain one of the biggest...
Digital transformation is a key priority, say finance chiefs
A new report states that digital transformation in finance will be the main priority for public sector chief financial officers over the next five...
Emergency admissions: Patients face long delays for beds
More than 10% of emergency admissions patients in England are now facing long delays for hospital beds "due to growing demand"
According to the BBC,...
WHO’s European Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2015-2020
Programme Manager João Breda explains the likely repercussions of the WHO’s European Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2015-2020
With the unanimous adoption of the World...
Paediatric ataxias: Complex disorders with many challenges
An Italian clinical and research network aims at improving the diagnosis, management and care of patients with paediatric ataxias
Paediatric ataxias (PAs) are a large,...
EU cycling economy contributes €513bn each year
New figures from the European Cyclists’ Federation show that the EU cycling economy contributes €513bn each year across the 28 Member States
Cycling creates economic...
Norway’s Arctic strategy: Innovation and sustainability
As M F Warrender writes, Norway’s Arctic strategy revolves around making the region innovative and sustainable - economically and environmentally
Now more than ever the Arctic...