Juncker says he bet on Brexit vote
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has revealed he thought the UK would vote to leave the EU…
In a joint interview with the...
IUSS launches the International Decade of Soils (2015-2024)
Following the International Year of Soils 2015, the International Union of Soil Sciences has proclaimed the International Decade of Soils to increase the momentum...
German research awarded €533m budget
Following a lengthy debate, German research has been granted a boon in the form of a €533m budget per year indefinitely…
German research has secured...
Bratislava Declaration aims to secure funding for EU regions
As politicians from across the EU meet this weekend for the biannual European Summit of the Regions, the Slovak Presidency presents the Bratislava Declaration…
The...
£57.5m funding for biomedical and quantum technology
The government has announced £57.5m funding will be made available for the UK’s energy and infrastructure, biomedical, and quantum technology sectors…
A new funding boost has...
EU cities and regions meet to invest and connect
The leaders of EU cities and regions come together this weekend to discuss investment and unveil the Bratislava Declaration...
Leaders of EU cities and regions...
Councils urged to amend council tax collection practices
Citizens Advice has called upon local authorities to amend harsh practices used to collect council tax following a 33 per cent surge in the...
Firms called upon to take-up HS2 opportunities
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has invited businesses to take advantage of the opportunities offered through HS2…
Businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the...
EC Commissioner Hogan provides clarity to UK farmers after Brexit
European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has provided farmers clarity in the wake of the Brexit vote…
Farmers have been offered clarity regarding their circumstances in...
Harnessing new technologies for the defence sector
Professor Neil Stansfield, Quantum Programme Strategic Lead at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, explains how new technologies such as cryogenics are making game-changing...
Smart cities are not a priority for councils
New research has revealed smart cities are not deemed a strategic priority for the majority of local authorities across the UK…
Leading designer and manufacturer...
Research Councils UK sets out its stance post Brexit vote
The UK research sector must retain its relationships with the EU, irrespective of the vote, to maintain its global position in the future…
Research Councils...
SAFEPOST Project Pilots
Dr Antonino Scribellito, European Affairs –Senior Project Manager at PostEurop highlights how SAFEPOST has enhanced security in postal systems across Europe…
SAFEPOST enhanced the security...
Council house building needs renaissance
The Local Government Association has called for action to help meet the future demand of council housing…
Research published by the Local Government Association (LGA)...
Regenerating local communities
David Pipe, Practice and Policy Officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing outlines the importance of regeneration schemes for local communities…
Following the economic downturn...
Government introduces Digital Economy Bill
The government has introduced the Digital Economy Bill to parliament, with the aim of driving the UK to become a global leader…
The government has...
What’s the return on investment in solar PV?
Ben Robinson, Business Development Manager at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems shares his thoughts on the return on investment you can expect to see when installing a...
Councils offered share of £60m for sustainable travel
Councils have been invited by the government to apply for a share of a sustainable travel fund worth a total of £60m…
A competition to...
Modelling the children’s hospital and healthcare delivery system for the next century
Dr Benjamin Van Voorhees from the Department of Paediatrics, University of Illinois at Chicago college of Medicine talks about the provision of children's healthcare...
The...
Edinburgh heritage site consultation underway
The public have been invited to have their say on the running of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site…
Public meetings are set to be held...
