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UK funding to protect shop workers from violence
Victoria Atkins chaired a meeting of the National Retail Crime Steering Group to discuss how to protect shop workers from abusive and violent incidents.
How modern technology is uniting LGBT voices
Before the UK decriminalisation of homosexuality (Sexual Offences Act 1967) and technology united LGBT voices, gay life for many men and women was very difficult: either complete denial of your true self or living a double life.
Smart cities: how can the UK overcome barriers to adoption?
Although there has been investment in smart technology in a number of cities in the past few years, the UK is still lagging behind world-leaders such as Singapore. Gavin Hepburn, director at ATG Access, discusses how the UK can overcome barriers to adoption.
Government supports advanced trials for self-driving vehicles
The government has announced that a process is being developed to support the advanced trials of self-driving vehicles.
U.S. research on deafness and communication disorders
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders charts the work of their organisation over the last 30 years that concerns research around the communication sciences, including deafness.
Healthcare in Hong Kong: A focus on elderly health services
The priorities of healthcare in Hong Kong are explored here, with a special focus on the delivery of elderly health services in the country.
The key components of a mentally healthy school
We have health and safety policies for children’s bodies in our schools – so why don’t we have health and safety policies for children’s minds and brains too?
Biometry: physical security for the digital age
Convenience often comes at a cost. In the online world, that cost rears its ugly head in the form of handing over sensitive personal information.
Solving the procurement conundrum
In recent years, it’s fair to say that the UK Government has been working harder to do more business with SMEs to level the playing field in the procurement conundrum.
EU-Japan Economic Partnership agreement enters into force
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2019, allowing businesses and consumers across Europe and Japan to take advantage of the largest open trade zone.
Nanomaterials: Understanding and managing the risks
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) helps us to understand and manage the risks when it comes to nanomaterials, as we find out here.
How vehicle tracking can help achieve business sustainability goals
Making smarter decisions to improve work efficiency is a vital aspect of any business: tools that allow making those decisions are becoming increasingly valuable.
Sustainability begins in the workplace: How businesses can help reduce their carbon footprint
Wulfric Blackwell, Habitats Project Manager at Thomson environmental consultants argues that sustainability begins in the workplace and reveals how businesses can help reduce their carbon footprint.
SME owners still in the dark about GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was brought into force in May 2018 to safeguard the rights of consumers online, it was widely publicised at the time but recent research reveals SME owners are still unaware of regulations.
Essure implant vs. women
The Essure implant method of female sterilisation caused atleast 20,000 documented painful experiences, but how did the situation get so far?
Blockchain: the future of food traceability?
Shan Zhan, global business manager at ABB’s food and beverage business, looks at how blockchain can be used to enhance food traceability.
Addressing modern slavery through building supply chain resilience
Howard Kerr, Chief Executive, BSI shares his views on addressing modern slavery through building supply chain resilience.
Addressing uncertainty to make infrastructure safer
Arturo González addresses the need to make infrastructure safer as it continues to experience an increasing rate of deterioration.
Supporting social and behavioural science improves the quality of life
Dr Arthur Lupia, Assistant Director, Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the U.S. provides a compelling glimpse into how supporting social and behavioural science improves the quality of life.
Vacant property management: Aspiring to the highest standards
Stuart Woolgar, Chief Executive of Global Guardians Management, discusses tighter regulation and higher ethical standards in the vacant property management sector