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Reaching data maturity within government
By embracing data maturity, governments can lay the groundwork for a more effective public sector, and digital society – but how do they get there?
What else can data centres be doing to be more sustainable?
How can data centres become more sustainable in an age when our digital lives demand increasing volumes of energy?
Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership support matters
A year in review: An overview of the Swindon and Wiltshire Economy in 2021.
Trust in data sharing will make walkable neighbourhoods a reality
To achieve a walkable neighbourhood or 15-minute neighbourhood, we need to build trust in data sharing - but the public are still sceptical.
How the new ESPR legislation will impact intellectual asset protection
To encourage the use of data in improving sustainability, the EU is working on a new proposal – the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Requirements (ESPR).
Climate risk: Fund managers and the geospatial industry need geospatial data
Why has Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) changed, and how is geospatial data being under-utilised for fund managers and real estate portfolio holders?
Science, research and innovation in the UK
Open Access Government writes about Nusrat Ghani MP, UK Minister for Science and Investment Strategy and the plans to maximise science, research and innovation in the UK.
Collaborative narrative: a cultural mould of intergenerational engagement
Elin Eriksen Ødegaard, Director and Professor in Early Childhood Pedagogy from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, describes a collaborative narrative as a speech genre tailored to early years pedagogy.
The Leaders Council investigates the government’s Levelling Up agenda
The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has published a report into the government’s Levelling Up agenda.
Core governance activities: Risk management and information governance
Risk management and information governance are two core governance activities. Without both disciplines in place, few organisations can expect to achieve sustainable success. While they are essential separately, they complement each other.
AI and ML at the core of digital transformations in the public sector
Rocío de León, the UK Account Manager at Innova-tsn, looks at AI & ML use in the public sector, which is key to the government’s digital transformation.
Care homes: Data and digital readiness
Lucy Johnston, Senior Research Fellow from Edinburgh Napier University, sets out how care home residents could benefit from data-driven innovative approaches to care.
Solutions to waste management in informal settlements in South Africa
Researchers look at the unfolding tragedy of waste management in informal settlements in South Africa and transferable models for community-based solutions.
The functional utility of intellectual humanity in a polarized world
Only in the past decade or so have social scientists seriously studied intellectual humility as a virtue that might counter problems with this alarming social trend toward division
Colonel Jessup—you may not remember the name, but some of you will know whom we are talking about. He is the fictional...
Practising intellectual humility without compromising strongly held convictions
In the second part of the discussion of bridging the cultural divide in social discourse, Peter C. Hill at Biola University looks at intellectual humility with consideration to one’s convictions.
Geospatial technology: A powerful enabler of digital transformation
Highlighting the achievements of eight public sector organisations, Esri UK’s Paul Clarke explains how geospatial technology is enabling digital transformation in government.
A shot in the arm for supply chain emissions of CO2 (e)
Henry Waite, Managing Director of Blue Marble looks at strategies to reduce supply chain emissions.
Safeguarding against climate change impacts
Urban areas are prone to climate change impacts. Simultaneously, the world’s population increasingly resides in cities. What needs to be done to protect them?
Attracting talent to public sector technology roles
Andrew Medhurst, Head of Consulting at Inspire People discusses the challenging of perceptions and hiring of outstanding Digital, Data and Technology talent for the public sector.
In times of uncertainty, robust data processes must be agile
There is an ever-growing need for robust data processes. Organisations must cope with changing security threats, data quality fluctuations and uncertainty in the operational environment.
