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Robert Allen – Sian Computers
Born in England in the 60s to parents from the Windrush Generation, my meaningful life journey began after school, unsure of my future. Seeking travel, I enlisted in the British Army, significantly altering my path.
I'm Robert Allen, Director of Sian Computers & Sian Computers CIC in Bushbury, Wolverhampton. Founded...
From intelligence to evidence: A blueprint for government fraud prevention
The interconnected world of fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (FRAML) is continuously evolving, and the stakes are high.
Cardiovascular health: Powering longevity through heart-healthy living
Supporting cardiovascular health is important at every age, and early influences can improve health outcomes years later
As the body ages, lots of changes happen that can increase a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Blood vessels narrow. Arteries stiffen. Cell mutations can occur, while genes can influence fate. Fortunately, researchers...
European Union’s new AI law: What programmers need to know
On August 1st, the European Union’s landmark legislation, the AI Act, came into effect, ushering in a new era of regulation aimed at governing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across its member states
This legislation, spanning 144 pages, marks a significant step in addressing the potential risks posed by AI while...
![‘Two Merchants Shaking Hands’ (c.1776), engraved by Thomas Bewick. [British Museum Prints & Drawings, no: 1882,0311.3998]](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/handshake-image-696x557.jpg "Human history: A socio-cultural examination of handshaking")
Human history: A socio-cultural examination of handshaking
Penelope J. Corfield, from Royal Holloway, University of London, offers an intriguing exploration of the social and cultural significance of handshaking throughout human history.
Government reveals £1.5 billion budget to supercharge UK renewable energy
The UK government has announced a record-breaking £1.5 billion budget for the next renewable energy auction.
Urbanisation and sustainability: How the Netherlands is pioneering green urban development
As the global urban population is projected to increase to 2.5 billion people by 2050, cities face immense environmental challenges.
Understanding skin ageing: Taking care of your skin
Cosmetic surgery isn’t necessarily the answer to stopping your skin ageing; understanding what lifestyle factors may be affecting the age of your skin could change everything.
The importance of cold chain management for maintaining vaccines
Dr Nenad Miljković, President-elect of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP), outlines the critical role of cold chain management in maintaining the efficacy and safety of vaccines.
Overcoming barriers to technological change will transform public sector efficiency and productivity
With a new government in place, many people in the UK will be hoping that the public sector can be elevated into the technological 21st Century when it comes to modern systems investment.
Rebuilding parental engagement to solve the post-pandemic school attendance crisis
Research has found that schools have seen a decrease in school attendance over the past two years. One of the most significant factors cited is deteriorating partnerships between schools and parents.
Advancing the narrative and approaches to population ageing
Dr Jane M Barratt, Global Advisor at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), spoke to Lorna Rothery about healthy population ageing, the benefits this demographic shift can bring and the need for countries to work together to combat ageism and nurture age-friendly environments.
NHS Workforce crisis: changing how clinicians interact with EHRs could help avoid ‘cognitive overload’
Dr Dominic Pimenta, Jasmine Balloch, and Dr Ellie Asgari from TORTUS explore the impact of clinical workload on NHS clinicians and how approaches to EHR systems could be improved.
Innovative UN strategies to tackle the water crises
Rithima Warrier from Frost & Sullivan sheds light on UN strategies driven by innovation, with a specific focus on addressing water crises in the face of climate change.
Our polycrisis demands a radically new approach to risk management
In this exclusive, Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA), calls on policymakers worldwide to transform risk management.
How AI can make public sector services more inclusive and accessible
AI is set to transform accessibility and inclusion in the public sector, creating new ways to remove barriers for people with disabilities.
Healthy aging: A novel therapy to reverse age-related damage
What if we could turn back the clock on age-associated dysfunctions by using a therapy that not only treats symptoms but acts to correct the underlying pathology and restores cells to normal function? Lori A. Birder and Edwin K. Jackson from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, explain how this could be a possibility.
Ole Petter Ottersen – The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
Professor Ole Petter Ottersen was the University of Oslo's elected rector for the period 1 August 2009 – 31 July 2017. From 1 August 2017 to 28 February 2023, he served as the President of Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Currently, he is Acting Secretary-General of The Guild of European...
Greentech Innovators – innovative solution for food waste management
Greentech Innovators has developed an innovative solution for food waste management which involves upcycling food waste to protein and omega-3 oils by producing growth media for fermentation.
Achieving affordable child care in Canada
Three years after Canada announced a historic investment to revolutionize child care, Open Access Government discusses the government’s progress in enabling affordable child care nationwide.
