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People-centred health services are essential to reducing disparities in cancer care
The past ten years have seen significant progress in cancer care, detecting cancers earlier and managing them more successfully and less invasively on a global scale.
UK awards funding to develop quantum computing testbeds
The UK has unveiled the winners of its Quantum Testbed Competition; the seven companies will lead the development and delivery of quantum computing testbeds at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in South Oxfordshire by March 2025.
Transforming healthcare with innovative strategies
Collaborative solutions for a growing crisis are discussed here in this transforming healthcare focus by PHL Synaptik.
Working skill sets: Is an urgent overhaul of education needed?
In December, the House of Lords called for an urgent overhaul of education, especially at the secondary level, arguing the current focus is now almost entirely academically focused, at the expense of a broader range of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Uncovering the hidden causes of rickets: Vitamin D deficiency in industrial England
Researchers have shed new light on the prevalence of rickets in children during the Industrial Revolution.
UK health research funding plateaus
UK health research funding reached £5 billion in 2022, but is now plateauing, according to the UK Health Research Analysis 2022. The report, commissioned by the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC), provides the most detailed overview yet of UK health research funding from 2004 to 2022 from all public sectors.
How local government can lay the digital groundwork for growth
Laying the digital groundwork by connecting communities is a key responsibility of local authorities, and the right foundations can attract investment and drive inclusive growth.
Reducing climate change and global warming
Professor Ken Naitoh from Waseda University in Japan charts a particular interdisciplinary carbon-neutral approach for reducing climate change and global warming that he believes will lead to a more peaceful world.
Is radon exposure linked to increased stroke risk?
A recent study has revealed a concerning association between exposure to radon and an elevated risk of a stroke.
University of St Andrews secures £2 million grant for Green Hydrogen Accelerator
To boost the goal of sustainable energy solutions, the University of St Andrews has received a £2 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to establish the Green Hydrogen Accelerator.
The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs: Governance, diplomacy and development
The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), based in Oslo, is a leading centre for research on international issues. NUPI has three main pillars of research and expertise: war and peace, economy and development, and diplomacy and global governance.
Turning back the clock: Did the Doomsday Clock time tick closer to midnight?
The Doomsday clock, a symbolic representation of humanity's vulnerability to global catastrophes, was reset to 90 seconds to midnight by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Putting sustainability at the heart of growth strategy
As pressure grows from consumers and political groups for more sustainable products and reduced environmental footprints, Raj Tugnait, CEO of Meadow outlines why more companies need to put sustainability at the core of their growth strategies.
ScannX achieves success at the 2024 LibraryWorks Awards
ScannX, a cloud-based book scanning solution for libraries, has secured Quadruple Platinum honours at the 2024 Modern Library Awards (MLAs).
Battery-free sensor uses sound waves for energy
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a sensory capable of using energy from sound waves to power electronic devices.
Digital design for the public sector: How to improve services at scale
Coca Rivas, Director of Design at dxw highlights the challenges that public sector organisations face when finding new ways to improve services.
Protection Paints
With nearly 40 years experience, Protection Paints (a subsidiary of the leading UK specialist fire protection coatings manufacturer Thermoguard UK), continually invest in our Protective Coatings to make Domestic, Public and Commercial properties a safer environment for everyone
Crown Commercial Service reveals SME action plan to boost government procurement
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced an SME action plan to foster a level playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in government procurement
The plan outlines key objectives, measures, and strategies to support government departments and agencies in meeting the government's commitment to promoting SMEs through procurement.
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Transforming research through citizen social science
Dr Saffron Woodcraft from the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity unpacks empowering communities and transforming research through citizen social science.
Realise more value from your government or utilities operations
Is your business as optimised as it could be? Are your operations as streamlined and as sustainable as possible? It’s a serious question. One that’s well worth dedicating some thought to.