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Balancing digital literacy and children’s wellbeing: A call to action
Given children’s increased exposure to digital technologies, Leen d’Haenens from the University of Leuven discusses findings from a research project called ySKILLS, which aimed to enhance the positive impact of the digital environment on children’s wellbeing.
Government approves 6% pay rise for GPs following independent review
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has endorsed a 6% pay increase for General Practitioners (GPs) across the United Kingdom.
Digitalisation and sustainability: The Freiburg example
Martin W. W. Horn, Lord Mayor of Freiburg and President of ICLEI Europe, discusses the intersection of digitalisation and sustainability, using Freiburg’s urban development as an example.
![‘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.
Children in most need of mental health support turned away due to instability
A recent study conducted by Cambridge University and the National Children’s Bureau highlighted the issues children face in the UK. Those in need of specialist mental health support are often being turned away by NHS services
The research shows that children with social work involvement, especially those from deprived backgrounds...
How geospatial tech transforms government strategy
Forbes McKenzie, CEO of McKenzie Intelligence Services Ltd, maps out the political future in terms of how geospatial tech transforms government strategy
From the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to military coups in Africa, geopolitical instability is at its highest in almost eight decades. Indeed, escalating competition between China and America,...
3 lessons learned from the Change Healthcare ransomware attack
As the fallout from Change Healthcare’s recent ransomware attack continues, Claud Bilbao, Cowbell’s RVP, Underwriting & Distribution UK, discusses the valuable lessons businesses and regulatory bodies can take from the incident.
Developing our future citizens through mind sports
Geoffrey Borg, the CEO of the International Mind Sports Association, offers a captivating insight into nurturing our future citizens through mind sports.
Animal welfare: Understanding why Orcas are sinking boats
The orcas who have sunk seven boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal within four years have captured the public’s attention — but for all the wrong reasons. So why are Orcas sinking boats, and why is changing the narrative important?.
Border security in Europe analysis
Open Access Government analyses border security in Europe, including comment on migratory challenges in 2024 and The Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Bridging the gap between evidence and action: Collaborative leadership – where do we begin?
Patricia (Patsy) Beattie-Huggan, President and Principal Consultant of The Quaich Inc, focuses on bridging the gap between evidence and action through collaborative leadership. But where do we begin?
Pandemic profiteers: Exploiting fear through cyber scams and how to move forward
The COVID-19 pandemic not only posed a public health crisis but also created cyber scam opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit the vulnerable in the rapidly changing digital environment.
Labour’s annual conference 2024
From September 22 to September 25, 2024, Liverpool will host one of Europe's largest political gatherings, the Labour Annual Conference.
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.
Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe
From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.
The RSE, autonomy and guidelines for management to increase innovation
Dr Joanna Leng, Dr Phillip Brooker and Emeritus Prof Wes Sharrock, have put together, from their theoretical and practical experience, a set of potentially fruitful areas to consider for the management of RSE and other associated professionals practices that, they believe, will increase innovation.
The role of trauma healing in offender rehabilitation
Correctional leaders are confronted with implementing the goal of offender rehabilitation in the context of limited funding for treatment programs. The pursuit of rehabilitation and trauma healing is further impeded by rising mental health problems in jails and prisons.
Positron-electron catalysis of chemical and nuclear synthesis
The topics discussed here by Marc Lemaître, Director-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, are empowering research careers and reinforcing the European Research Area.
