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Are you drinking enough water? Ten reasons to drink more water
Only 53% of UK adults are drinking enough water, according to Water Logic. Yet being just 1% dehydrated has serious implications for our health. Here are 10 reasons to drink more water along with some tips and tricks.
Advancing animal rights
With a particular focus on South Korea, Open Access Government explores the changing perceptions around animal welfare and some of the policies introduced to support this.
UK and Turkey initiate talks on new trade agreement
The UK and Turkey have announced their intention to commence negotiations on an updated free trade agreement (FTA).
Food defense – The road to a more sustainable and resilient society
Win-SSEC, the Swedish Surplus Energy Collaboration (SSEC) discusses how a multi-level food defence could protect food security across the globe
Everyone is talking about CIRCULAR BIO-ECONOMY – It is basically a matter of abandoning a linear production model in primary cultivation and the food industry. To be resource efficient and...
Fighting energy poverty in the EU
Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society (TEN), European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), argues that the EU must take tangible steps to fight energy poverty in the EU and safeguard vulnerable people’s right to access energy.
Understanding primary biliary cholangitis
Chronic liver diseases can have a detrimental impact on physical and mental health; we explore the underlying causes, symptoms, and treatment for primary biliary cholangitis.
UK government to protect students from poor quality university courses
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have announced measures to protect students and taxpayers from poor quality university courses that lead to high dropout rates, low job prospects and significant debt burdens.
JRC and Japan’s National Institute establish Research Framework Collaboration
In a significant development, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Japan's National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) have signed a Research Framework Arrangement focused on foresight.
39% of public sector workers consider quitting due to a lack of collaborative tech
A lack of collaborative digital tools and technology is affecting the productivity of almost half of public sector workers, who are struggling when working from home.
Belize and the United Kingdom sign Ocean Country Partnership Programme
The Governments of Belize and the United Kingdom have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.
Unlocking digital advantage in government: Four ways to make progress
A new report on ‘Unlocking 'Digital Advantage' in Government points to four key steps organisations can take to tackle challenging barriers to progress.
Digital transformation in the public sector: A human-centric approach is non-negotiable
Public services face financial constraints and a need to catch up with digital transformation in the public sector to match the private sector's digital progress
Digital transformation in the public sector would enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service delivery within the government. However, achieving successful digital transformation can be...
Green composites: A focus on making consumer products more sustainable
Open Access Government interviews Claus H. Ibsen, PhD, the Group R&D Director at Vestas aircoil A/S, and Professor Atul Bhaskar from the University of Sheffield on composite covers, ceramic 3D printing, and more, in their experimentation to make their products more sustainable.
Improving diabetes management and prevention
Diabetes can pose significant implications for individuals’ mental and physical wellbeing. While new research shows promise in supporting diabetes management and care, many challenges still remain. We discussed these with Beyond Type 1’s content strategist Dr Liz Kopco.
Funding of €3.6 billion for clean technology projects by EU innovation fund
The European Commission has announced allocating over €3.6 billion to 41 large-scale clean technology projects as part of the EU innovation fund.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to support Ukraine
During the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a significant meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 12, 2023.
Improving government IT and security will start with network visibility
Government IT leaders should consider improving their security with tools designed to go beyond signature-based detection to spot unknown but potentially malicious behaviour.
Transforming transport for the NHS: Bringing sustainable mobility to our healthcare heroes
Our planet is suffering from the effects of climate change. To tackle this, Connected Kerb aims to charge up the NHS with a reliable network of public charging infrastructure.
What is the Psychedelic Renaissance and what can we learn from its history
Psychedelic therapies are breathing optimism back into modern psychiatry. Substances like psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA, and ketamine are showing clinical promise in a number of treatment-resistant categories of mental disorders, and we are beginning to see a psychedelic renaissance.
European Parliament approves Nature Restoration Law
In a closely-watched session, the European Parliament narrowly passed the Nature Restoration Law with 336 votes in favour.
