Research finds ‘base’ tanning skin cancer link
Research produced by the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis has found that building a tan before spending time in the sun does not protect...
Research shows differences in cancer stem cells
Professor Alan Clarke, Director of the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute gives an overview of how cancer stem cells differ from the conventional...
Challenges remain for local economic growth
Aileen Murphie, Director at the National Audit Office examines the government’s latest local economic growth initiatives and how they are performing.
The government’s plan for...
The birth of blood cells
Unravelling the mechanisms leading to the formation of blood progenitor and stem cells.
The continuous generation of blood cells throughout life relies on the existence...
Biobank Graz
The hub for biobanking in Europe.
Biobank Graz at Medical University of Graz, Austria, belongs to the largest repositories of human samples in Europe. It...
Smart Biobanking
Senior Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Divyaa Ravishankar discusses the growing need for innovative products in the realm of bio-storage applications.
The concept of...
Combating mental health
Journalist Tony Hall gives an overview of how the Cognitive Behaviour Treatment (CBT) is used within the armed forces to combat mental health issues.
In...
Counterweight
The leaders in evidence based weight management
Counterweight Ltd. offers proven solutions (Counterweight Programme and The Counterweight Plus Programme) for weight loss and weight loss maintenance...
Asset management in the rail industry
Benefits of adopting the new ISO 55000 standard
For many years the Rail Industry has been relatively stable with progressive evolution and development, however more...
Rail infrastructure – a lasting legacy
Stephen Hammond, Minister for Rail at the Department for Transport details how investment in rail is growing and its positive impact on the nation’s...
MVHR: new Standard and guidance
Paul Cribbens, Standards Manager at NHBC outlines the development of new standards and guidance for MVHR systems following research that suggests installations and design...
Rotherham praised for revival of high street
Rotherham has been praised by government as an example of how high streets can be rejuvenated.
High Streets Minister, Brandon Lewis and retail expert Mary...
Male eating disorders overlooked says study
A UK study suggests that male eating disorders are being overlooked due to the perceptions about a “woman’s illness”.
Despite a quarter of anorexia and...
Mental health patients kept like prisoners, report states
A House of Lords committee has said vulnerable adults are being kept virtual prisoners in care homes.
The report by a select committee expressed concerns...
Greater awareness needed on domestic abuse
New guidance published by a health watchdog aims to help identify, prevent and reduce domestic violence and abuse.
The guidance by NICE outlines how health...
The digital transformation
Maia Beresford, Researcher at the New Local Government Network (NLGN) discusses the government’s ‘Digital Strategy’ and how local authorities should benefit.
In the UK 82%...
A portfolio for savings
A supporter of the Crown Commercial Service EPS framework.
GVA is one of the leading providers of estates professional services to Central Government and the...
A reformed opinion
The Pensions Regulator gives thought on the pension reforms and how they will impact public services pension schemes.
The Pensions Regulator was given an expanded...
Smart specialisation in the South West
Driving significant economic growth
Cities and the wider economies they influence are engines of growth critical to economic performance and national recovery in the current...
Investing in our youth
Adjacent Local Government sheds light on the European Youth Strategy and what role the Eastern Partnership Youth Window plays.
Young people are key for a...
