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Supporting better health for all
The Wellcome Trust backs ideas from all over the world to improve health for everyone, as Open Access Government learns
The Wellcome Trust traces its roots back to the entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Henry Wellcome, a man born on the American frontier who, with his partner Silas Burroughs, built a...
Dutch health targets for the future
The aims for Dutch health and Netherland’s place in Europe from the Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport are explored here by Open Access Government
The Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport promotes better health and wellbeing at home and internationally. It is currently leading the Dutch government’s bid...
We’re working more than ever – but we’re losing workplace productivity
Against a backdrop of lethargic growth and productivity, is technology the answer to unlocking future gains in workplace productivity?
In 2014, a Bank of France study reported an “impressive slowdown” in developed countries’ workplace productivity growth between 2000 and 2014. In the period between 2007 and 2013, multi-factor productivity (MFP)...
The outlook of the Finnish economy
Finland’s Ministry of Finance lifts the lid on the current phase of rapid growth of the Finnish economy and their expectations for the same in 2018
The eNuk program: Developing a community-based, participatory health and environment surveillance strategy
Prepared by: Alexandra Sawatzky, Ashlee Cunsolo, and Sherilee Harper
The call for community-based environment & health monitoring in Rigolet, Nunatsiavut
The Canadian North is experiencing intense and rapid socio-cultural stresses resulting from various shifts in the environment, including climate change and resource extraction and development. When combined, these changes present major...
What is the future for clinical and health research in Europe?
Experts discuss the FEAM-BioMed Alliance paper, which outlines how the next EU Framework Programme can further support biomedical research in Europe
Smart working – let us make your place work for you
Emmanuel Chautemps, Director of Bouygues E&S FM UK limited explains how smart working can transform workplaces to improve happiness, wellbeing, and productivity
Challenging the stereotypes in science
Chief Executive of the British Science Association Katherine Mathieson provides a compelling insight into how we can challenge stereotypes in science
Science needs to be taken out of its cultural ghetto. Currently, it’s seen as the realm of professionals and experts. But other parts of society – business, politics, art,...
Is office rationalisation enough?
Alison White, Co-Founder of PLACEmaking reveals her thoughts on office rationalisation and smarter working
Public inquiry needed into debt crisis, insist senior MPs
Senior MPs have urged the government to open up a public inquiry into the ÂŁ200 billion worth of debt burdening households across the country
Two Labour parliamentary committee chairs have urged the government to open a public inquiry into the levels of debt burdening people in the UK, examining the...
Health research, from molecules to patients, at DCU
Director of Research Support Dr Ana M Terres notes the importance of health research and the strides being achieved by researchers at Dublin City University
Mental health and medication: The importance of perspective
Peter Kinderman, from Mental Health Europe, looks at mental health medication and how we need a new perspective on care
Nutrition research is vital for healthy outcomes
Dr Christopher Lynch, Director of the Office of Nutrition Research explores the links between diet and health in an interview with Editor Laura Evans
Sexual health services in England “at tipping point”
Visits to sexual health services in England have increased and services are at “tipping point”, according to local councils
Despite the government saying more than ÂŁ16bn was being invested in public health, local councils warn that funding has decreased.
Since 2013, responsibility for public health in England has rested with local...
Some essentials on coexisting with carnivores
Coexisting with carnivores can be a challenge, but their value makes it worthwhile, as Professor John Vucetich and Professor David Macdonald explain
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report and its implications for education
Sandra Styres, Adjunct Professor and Dawn Zinga, Associate Professor and Chair at Brock University, highlight the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report and outlines implications for education.
Fighting food insecurity through global cooperation
Eradicating food insecurity remains a global challenge. In a speech, EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan highlights why working in partnership is vital
The goal of eradicating global hunger has never been as high on the international policy agenda as it is today.
This fact is to be welcomed, because there is...
The SMiNC project: Understanding numerical cognition
Distinguished Professor Avishai Henik provides insight into the research being undertaken into numerical cognition via the ERC-supported SMiNC project
Reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity in Finland
Childhood obesity can cause major health problems in later life. Open Access Government highlights how Finland is tackling the growing health challenge
Providing mental health services in the Palatinate
Pfalzklinikum shares its work as a mental health services provider and explains why wellbeing is vital for everyone, including a firm's own staff