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The Chancellor’s pro-technology Spring Statement is “enormously encouraging” for the financial sector, affirms the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations

New insight predicts precision farming, blockchain and sensor technology will revolutionise agriculture

A conference organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels, Belgium, on 8 March has discussed the current international agricultural trade rules and how to establish fairer international trade

Providing every girl with at least 12 years of quality schooling will solve many of the world’s problems, Boris Johnson told pupils during a surprise school visit on International Women’s Day

The importance of soil is placed under the spotlight in this in-depth analysis by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Open Access Government (February 2018) "First of all, I'm happy to inform you that I have...the OK to proceed with the publication of the e-book. In fact, it has received many plaudits for its appearance so please pass this on to your design team." Arwyn Jones Natural Capital Soil Project, European Commission Joint...

Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is calling upon world leaders to take bold steps to demonstrate to their countries, and the global population as a whole, how the items we discard and recycle have the power to combat climate change

The Bank of England governor’s comments on the regulation of cryptocurrencies can be expected to help fuel a sustainable recovery for the crypto market

A London housing group has received European funding to share its knowledge and inspire more communities to become ethical housing developers

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is ready to take on an enhanced role in Framework Programme 9, according to Martin Kern, interim director

Nadim Michel Daher, industry principal at Frost & Sullivan reveals his views on the vital role of Cloud computing in medical imaging.

In light of Rare Disease Day, EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe and its member organisations, have launched a new position paper today (28th February), to grant patients full access to rare disease therapies across Europe.

Reducing direct payments could free up £150 million for the environment and other public goods

‘Building Greener, Smarter Communities’ will be the focus of the first-ever Geovation Conference on Friday 16 February Designer Wayne Hemingway is the keynote speaker at the event, which takes place at the Royal Geographical Society in London and involves leaders, pioneers, start-ups, investors, sponsors, exhibitors, designers and location data experts...

BSRIA is in support of the “reformed and refocused scheme” for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) The incentive was issued by the government on Friday 9 February following an industrial-wide consultation. Such reforms will ensure: a focus on long-term decarbonisation: promoting the deployment of the right technologies for the right uses...

A report by Philips Lighting and SmartCitiesWorld has named Singapore, London and Barcelona as top global smart cities Naming Singapore, London and Barcelona as the world’s best smart cities, a report by Philips Lighting and SmartCitiesWorld reveals that visionary leadership is the factor that would make the biggest difference to...

Sioo:x are leaders in wood protection using silicon technology to provide a highly effective proven system to protect wood of all types. It gives long life, a beautiful natural surface and is friendly to people and the environment. Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1998 by Herje Bostrom, Sioo Wood Protection AB are the creators of the...

Theresa May has launched a new review that will investigate the UK’s press organisations Democracy in the UK has always benefited from impartial journalism such as the fifth estate. But in recent years, the way in which we consume media has dramatically changed. Whilst many news organisations flourish through their online...

Welcome to the February 2018 edition of North America Analysis. One of the highlights of this packed edition is a fascinating guest article from Richard F. Green, Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) who explores the wonders of astronomy and the amazing universe...

Senior Research Advisor from the American Association of Geographers, Yonette Thomas discusses the important role that geography can play in addressing global health needs, both in research and in practice The American Association of Geographers (AAG) is a non-profit scientific and educational society, founded in 1904. For over 100 years...