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PAVE: Global research study on epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease
To improve understanding of the impact and epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease, Project Alzheimer’s Value Europe (PAVE) demonstrates the prevalence of Alzheimer’s across the stages of the disease, including prodromal and preclinical – which aren’t recognised by previous studies.
NHS hospital trusts face a 200% increase in energy bills
Hospitals and trusts across the UK could be charged an additional £2 million per month for energy bills in the winter, due to national fuel costs surges.
Preventable asbestos cancer – mesothelioma
Asbestos in over 300,000 public sector buildings continues to put lives at risk. Recommendations to the government for its removal over the next 40 years have been ignored, says Liz Darlison of Mesothelioma UK and Helen Childs, Partner at RWK Goodman.
What can the UK government do for the legalisation of medical cannabis?
Medical cannabis remains difficult to attain in healthcare under the British government, but it holds great promise for both NHS patients and the economy.
What hidden carcinogenic chemicals are pregnant women exposed to?
Common ingredients used in dyes, pigments and plastics can contain carcinogenic chemicals which could potentially harm child development if used by pregnant women.
Living in timber houses could avoid 100 billion tonnes of emissions
Housing a growing population in timber houses, as opposed to conventional steel and concrete, could save 100 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases.
Holger Robrecht – ICLEI Europe
Holger Robrecht is a Spatial Planner and the Deputy Regional Director of Sustainable Resources, Climate and Resilience at ICLEI Europe
Working for more than 30 years in sustainability transformation, he currently focuses on developing innovative infrastructure and nature-based solutions - that are blue, green and digitally supported - to support...
Ruud Schuthof – ICLEI Europe
Ruud Schuthof is the Deputy Regional Director of Communications and Member Relations at ICLEI Europe.
He has extensive experience in awareness raising and the transfer of sustainable development knowledge amongst cities in Europe. He is, among other events, responsible for the European Conferences on Sustainable Cities and Towns, which recently...
Just two doses of psilocybin can help alcohol addiction
Just two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, combined with psychotherapy can help those suffering from alcohol addiction.
Why we need data ethics by design
Haroon Ahmed discusses why public sector teams should be thinking about ethical data practices at every stage of the service design journey.
STEM: Wicked problems and the diversified team
Dr Larry Earnhart, Chair, Dept. of Quantitative Studies University Canada West, sheds light on wicked problems and the diversified team when it comes to STEM.
Why are Republicans and Black people most hesitant to get the COVID vaccine?
Republicans and Black people are most hesitant to get the COVID vaccine as a result of misinformation, access to healthcare and even medical racism.
Paul S. Mead, MD, MPH – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Paul S. Mead, MD, MPH is the Chief of the Bacterial Diseases Branch (BDB), Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD) in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). As chief of BDB, Dr. Mead works to protect the American public from bacterial diseases spread by ticks, fleas,...
Helen Childs – RWK Goodman
Helen is a partner in RWK Goodman’s Personal Injury team and heads up the Industrial Disease Team across London, Oxford and Bath where a team of dedicated lawyers specialise in representing claimants with asbestos related illnesses. Helen represents claimants with mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening. She is...
What happens when you legalise cannabis?
Countries all over the world are debating whether to legalise cannabis; but what really happens when the recreational drug is made legal?
Women’s Equality Day – How can tech companies bridge the gender gap?
Today is Women's Equality day and it is no secret that the tech industry is male-dominated or that there are still large disparities when it comes to gender representation.
Looking ahead: What has the pandemic taught us about online access?
Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager at Digital Accessibility Centre, discusses online access and its benefits since COVID.
The nuclear architecture of cancer cells
The nuclear architecture of the genome describes the structural order of the genetic information in our cells. It is like a house that protects the family in it, and each room in this house has a role to play, like the kitchen or the living room.
Germany’s professional needs – is education the answer?
Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), delves into the perspectives of Germany’s professional needs, including if education provides a solution to this.
Aditya Kumar – Honeywell Building Technologies
Aditya Kumar is director of energy and sustainability for Sustainable Buildings for Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT). He is responsible for introducing new offerings to help commercial buildings and facilities be more energy efficient, reduce energy costs, and improve indoor air quality to support the overall occupant experience without sacrificing...
