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Safeguarding diversity: Meta refuses to keep DEI protection in place
Following the 2024 US election and Donald Trump's ushering in as the new president, DEI has been attacked in all areas of government. Executive orders have been signed, undoing the efforts made over many years to create an inclusive and diverse workplace that mirrors American society. But what do these changes mean?
Mental health research: The healing power of indigenous drumming
Gilles Comeau, Senior Scientist at the University of Ottawa, Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal, explores the healing power of Indigenous drumming
Drumming is a core part of Indigenous culture, essential for healing and community building. The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health has invited researchers from the University...
Consideration of key issues in positioning early intervention for eating disorders
Tracey Wade from the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing outlines several key issues to consider in developing successful early intervention approaches for people with disordered eating and who are at risk of developing an eating disorder.
Bioinformatics into TB surveillance: A new approach to an ancient foe
David Ussery, a Professor in the Department of BioMedical Informatics at UAMS, and his Ph.D. student Brian Delavan discuss bioinformatics into TB surveillance, presenting a new approach to tackling this ancient foe.
Building a better UK housing policy
John Howard, the Managing Director of John Howard Property, discusses how to build a better housing policy for the UK.
Harnessing the power of subscribers and data in the public sector
In an era of digital transformation, the public sector has an unprecedented opportunity to connect with citizens in meaningful ways. From our perspective, being able to give public sector leaders more understanding of the importance of utilising subscribers and better leveraging their data for future engagement is key.
No safe haven: Why business leaders must act now to address Earth’s polycrisis
As hurricanes devastate former climate havens, learn why business leaders must embrace Sustainable Strategic Management to address Earth’s polycrisis before it’s too late.
Addressing insider threats in the public sector
Laura Eshelby, Head of Economic Crime at Clue Software, formerly a Deputy Director at the Cabinet Office, shares her seasoned expertise on addressing insider threats in the public sector.
Promoting best practices in lower limb wound care
Rachael Lee, Acting Programme Manager of the National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP), discusses the challenges in wound care provision and the efforts to enhance dedicated lower limb services. She also emphasises the importance of fostering collaboration across health and social care sectors
The National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP),...
Cooperation on the coastal tourism adaptation to climate change
The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) and the Blue Flag Programme cooperate on the coastal tourism adaptation to climate change.
Transitioning from military service to civilian life
Victor R. Morris, Defence Consultant, charts the unique challenges of transitioning from military service to civilian life.
Why immunisation matters for healthy ageing
ILC is the UK’s leading authority on the impact of longevity on society, combining evidence, solutions and networks to make change happen. We hear from Senior Health Policy Lead Esther McNamara about the socioeconomic effects of immunisation
One of the greatest markers of our collective progress in recent generations is...
Why the pharmaceutical industry must go green
Health Care Without Harm aims to transform global healthcare to minimize its environmental impact and promote sustainability. Lorna Rothery spoke to the team about the effects of pharmaceutical pollution and the necessity for the industry to adopt greener practices.
Self-Care: A Pillar of Modern Public Health
The AESGP is a non-profit organization that represents the manufacturers of non-prescription medicines, food supplements, and self-care medical devices in Europe; here, they explore the importance of self-care policies, supported by evidence on their economic, social, and health benefits.
Teen relevant and open access health information for building vaccine confidence
With the abundance of health information about vaccines online, there is a need for an open educational resource (OER) that empowers youth to understand the importance of vaccines and make informed medical choices.
The European Cancer Pulse: From data intelligence to policy action
Norbert Couespel 1 and Mark Lawler 1, 2 highlight the European Cancer Pulse, a critical tool in tracking cancer inequalities and influencing cancer policy in Europe.
Empowering communities in Texas and Louisiana: The regional energy democracy initiative (REDI)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI) Consortium to help encourage collaboration between stakeholders and communities in Texas and Louisiana.
Climate change, water change and the critical role of community resilience
Dr. Amanda Shankland, Dr. Carolyn Johns, and Gail Krantzberg, explore climate change resilience, water change, and the critical role of climate-ready communities.
Studying visitors to museums and other learning spaces
Joe E. Heimlich, Ph.D., Sr. Director of Research at COSI and Academy Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University, focuses on studying visitors in museums and other informal and nonformal learning environments.
The new blue: Built-up seascapes create new maritime relations
Four representatives of the research programme, Mistra Co-Creating Better Blue, discuss maritime innovation in the context of a dawning new era for human presence and activities at sea.
