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Effective risk communication saves lives and builds disaster resilience
Effective risk communication should consider the psychological, social, cultural and political forces influencing how people comprehend, perceive, and react to risk.
Tax transparency could further SDG progress and human rights attainment
Some of the private sectors can make a positive impact towards achieving the UN’s SDGs simply by paying tax – but also by exercising tax transparency.
Policy recommendations for Japan towards achieving labour CRS/ RBC
The government’s current policy can be improved. Therefore, it is an urgent task to create an overarching policy vision to help Japan on its journey towards Labour CSR/RBC.
Revolutionizing systematic reviews: the ASReview project’s call for trust and transparency in AI-aided screening...
Owing to the challenges inherent in the screening process, finding a low percentage of relevant studies at a high cost is common, making AI-aided screening tools a necessity.
Solutions for healthy ageing: how technology can make a difference
Professor Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Director and CEO of AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence, looks to improve wellbeing and healthy ageing in older people through innovative technology.
RR-TB treatments, testing bedaquiline and injectable kanamycin
Here, Professor Andre Nunn from Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, explores tuberculosis with a focus on RR-TB treatments (rifampicin-resistant) and their drug combinations.
Compulsory mathematics education: Why not make broader learning the reality?
Dr Rhys Morgan, Director of Education and Diversity at the Royal Academy of Engineering, says a broader education for all would be better than just extending mathematics education.
Intelligent triage: a vital step toward resolving the problem of capacity in NHS cancer...
AI offers an opportunity to reimagine our approach to cancer diagnostics, leveraging data to build a more robust and efficient system for cancer referrals.
Biofuels as petroleum alternatives: Closing the carbon cycle with bacteria
Finding a way to close the carbon cycle is crucial in our steps towards a greener planet; researchers believe that filtering out petroleum and utilizing other options like biofuels we can help reduce our CO2 emissions.
Further education institutions funding hit requires ‘bullet-proof’ financial response
Further education institutions have experienced much turbulence since the COVID-19 pandemic, but now more recently, are being hit with funding constraints.
Understanding the increasing rates of child mental health issues
Professor John Sharry, Psychotherapist, Clinical Advisor for SilverCloud® by Amwell® and Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Psychology University College Dublin, walks us through some child mental health issues.
Reducing emissions from public sector buildings
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health weighs up the aim of reducing emissions from public sector buildings by 75% by 2037, compared to a 2017 baseline.
Data sharing can help the public sector deliver improved outcomes for citizens
To transform the public sector under increasing pressure, governments need data sharing, which most importantly needs to be high-quality and accessible.
Feelings of loneliness in older adults is in decline, says poll
It is three years since the COVID-19 lockdown was announced, and only now have feelings of loneliness in older adults started to decline.
The importance of a good night’s sleep for your response to vaccination
The benefits of a good night's sleep on mental health is well-known, but now researchers have discovered it has an impact on response to vaccination too.
How did ‘virtual visits’ to the doctor help depression care in the US?
The ‘virtual visits’ which transpired following the shift to telemedicine during COVID-19 restrictions improved depression care in quality and in quantity.
An in-depth look at opioid dependence
Dr Gerard Sinovich, Lead Pain Specialist, provides an in-depth commentary on behalf of Cantourage Clinic concerning what we need to know about opioids and opioid dependence.
63% of HR leaders say mental health and well-being is their biggest priority
63% of HR leaders highlight mental health and well-being as their biggest priority amid the cost of living crisis.
Mental health support for refugees & migrants
Fatima Awil, Policy and Knowledge Officer, at Mental Health Europe, argues that mental health support must be given priority as part of a comprehensive approach to well-being for refugees and migrants.
Understanding the Blue Badge scheme and its digital revolution
Diana Guerra, Head of Blue Badge Policy at the Department for Transport (DfT) and John Spanton, Account Director at Valtech, discuss how the DfT transformed the digital service for the Blue Badge scheme.
