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Swiss government is putting special focus on blockchain
250 participants attended Infrachain 18, in Switzerland, the first blockchain conference focused on the public sector and infrastructure
Commercialising space: Is the UK space industry ready?
Having recently launched the first all-British radar satellite and with Britain’s first spaceport due to become operational in Scotland by 2020, it is clear that the UK’s space sector is thriving. But is it ready to capitalise on this position of strength when it comes to commercialising space? Paul Adams, Head of Aerospace at Vendigital tells us more
Environmental policy in the UK: Investing in the soil bank
Graeme Willis, Senior Rural Policy Campaigner at the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) explains why soil has long been a Cinderella issue of environmental policy in the UK
The importance of Type 2 diabetes prevention
Chanelle Corena, Type 2 Prevention Lead at Diabetes UK, highlights the 12.3 million people in the UK who are at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and precisely why prevention and a change in behaviour is crucial in this vein
Delivering climate information for the regions
Climate Service Centre Germany (GERICS) has been selected as a co-host for the new World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Coordination Office for Regional Activities (CORA).
Kazakhstan: On the challenging road to gender equality
Gulshara Abdykalikova, State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan charts the country’s challenging journey on the road to gender equality
Water for plant growth: The foundation of the global food supply and ecosystem services
Professor Robert Aiken, Research Crop Scientist at the Northwest Research – Extension Center and Dr. Ramesh Dhungel, Research Associate at Kansas State University explain why water is required for plant growth, the foundation of the global food supply and ecosystem services.
EU begins Horizon Europe discussion with eight countries
R&D commissioner Carlos Moedas is preparing to brief Japan, US, Canada and others about the possible collaboration with the EU's €94.1 billion R&D programme, Horizon Europe
How you can improve services through design and modern software?
Andrew Sandford, Director of We are Lean and Agile, explains how modern software can help you understand and improve your services in the digital age.
Muscular Dystrophy UK partnership to improve journeys for disabled road users
A new partnership with charity Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) will bring Changing Places accessible toilets to the majority of motorway service areas — making journeys easier for disabled road users across England
Digital transformation in the NHS: Interacting with the emergency services
Salvatore Sinno, Global Chief Security Architect at Unisys speaks to Open Access Government about digital transformation in the NHS, including why Brits are calling for a rapid shake-up in the way they interact with the emergency services
Empathy and remaining firm: Two sides of the same coin in management
James Larter from RoleplayUK explores how to find the balance between showing empathy and remaining firm as an important management skill.
Mind the word gap: The difference in poor children’s language skills
Mary Hartshorne, Head of Evidence at I CAN explains the difference in poor children’s language skills when it comes to closing the word gap
Gibraltar finance representative to speak at European Parliament on blockchain and governance
Gibraltar Finance has announced that Paul Astengo, Senior Finance Centre Executive, will be in attendance at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 4th December, as part of a panel discussion organised by Blockchain4Europe
The decline of the traditional office: Are smarter ways of working the replacement?
With the traditional office lease in demise, Alison White of PLACEmaking looks at what is emerging as a replacement in terms of smarter working, including the impact on people and how support services need to be repurposed
National Apprenticeship Awards: ‘Rising Star’ finalist – Hannah Turner
The National Apprenticeship Awards are a platform for the country’s top apprenticeship employers, apprentices and apprenticeship ambassadors to demonstrate how apprenticeships have transformed their organisation and careers
The future priorities of the healthcare sector in Finland
Minister of Social Affairs and Health in Finland, Pirkko Mattila, reflects on the future priorities of the healthcare sector in Finland
How health spas are revolutionising mental wellbeing
Lab Spa explain how health spas offer an “escape from the pressures of London life by offering a tranquil space to workout and relax in”
Independent study reveals positive impact of mental health training
New research commissioned by IOSH, has shown that Mental Health First Aid training has significantly raised awareness about mental health in the workplace
The European Commission takes action on endocrine disruptors: A call for a multidisciplinary network
Alberto Mantovani, Research Director at Istituto Superiore di Sanità reveals how the European Commission is taking action on endocrine disruptors (EDCs) and calls for a multidisciplinary network of cross-cutting silos
