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Now is the time to transform dementia care

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, having a huge impact on people living with the condition, their families and the health systems supporting them. We hear from Dementia UK’s Andrew Pike, Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, about how the UK Government can help to alleviate these pressures, most notably through aiding specialist nursing support.

Making science popular in Italy

Marco Ferrazzoli, Head of the Press Office of Italian National Research Council, and professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, highlights their aim to...

Education Policy Institute calls for new children’s mental health challenge

The final report from the Education Policy Institute’s independent commission on children and young people’s mental health calls for new Prime Minister’s challenge The Education...

Full HS2 route will be a game-changer, says Grayling

Revealing plans for the full HS2 route today, the Transport Secretary has said compensation offered will go over and above legal requirements The government has...

Global CO2 emissions plateau as US coal declines

A decline in US coal consumption in the last year and China's economic slowdown are said to have played a significant role in helping...

King’s Fund report backs controversial STPs for NHS

A report published today by The King’s Fund says Sustainability and Transformation Plans – STPs – for the NHS are the right way forward...

A new chapter for privacy protection regulation in Europe

David Martin, Senior Legal Officer at the European Consumer Organisation, outlines what the new General Data Protection Regulation means for consumer trust On 5 May...

Data is helping government expect the unexpected – Andy Beale at Web Summit

Data is enabling the digital transformation and helping cities and countries predict the future, UK Government CTO Andy Beale says at Web Summit A panel...

Governments not ready for artificial intelligence, say tech investors

A poll of global technology investors carried out at Web Summit yesterday suggests governments are not ready for artificial intelligence and its effect on...

Alternative feed sources for Norwegian sheep

Dr. Vibeke Lind, senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) outlines the work of her research team to develop nutritional alternative...

EU Cycling Strategy: Putting the EU on the cycle track

With the EU Cycling Strategy, the European Cyclists’ Federation hopes to get all member states on the right track, as Fabian Küster explains To put...

Virtual reality supporting patient-centered care

Xavier Palomer, CEO of Psious, details how virtual reality is changing the landscape of patient-centered care Virtual reality (VR) as a treatment modality has already...

Why non-coding RNA research for cancer is key

Jo Vandesompele, Chief Scientific Officer at Biogazelle, outlines how non-coding RNA research for cancer can help develop a more targeted treatment approach  DNA is the...

Reaction to Donald Trump election win at Web Summit

Donald Trump has won the US presidential race, provoking anger and indignation in speakers from the tech community at Web Summit 2016 The reactions of...

Digital single market benefits consumers and businesses – Andrus Ansip at Web Summit

The Digital Single Market is already bringing benefits to consumers and businesses, says European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip at Web Summit 2016 Speaking to journalists...

eHealth training will be crucial to upskill the workforce

Training and development opportunities are crucial to upskill the eHealth workforce, as Dr Lisa McCann from the University of Surrey points out We find ourselves...

The Citizens’ Debate on Space for Europe: Another space challenge

The European Space Agency’s Nathalie Meusy reflects on the success of the Citizens’ Debate on Space for Europe and ways to support sustainable development...

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