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Ofcom reveals that 16% of British toddlers use TikTok
According to Ofcom, 16% of British toddlers use TikTok - while one third of children between the ages of five and seven use the social media platform.
Taking back control to combat COVID misconceptions
Francesca Gargaglia, COO and CBO, Amity, argues that although social media platforms should be responsible for preventing the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, government agencies should build their own communities that build trust and promote well-informed discussions.
Water citizen science focus
A team from Missouri University of Science and Technology, focus on water citizen science, including comment on monitoring water quality with affordable, open-source sensors & generating shared knowledge in social media.
Racial prejudice: Why Asian Americans are still blamed for COVID-19
Racial prejudice, fuelled by poor coping mechanisms and biased social media consumption, has shaped how the public view Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diabetics are concerned about disrupted insulin supplies due to Brexit
Diabetics living in the UK are worried about disruption to insulin supplies as a result of Brexit, according to a new social media study.
UK online harms regulation delayed until 2023 by Facebook threat
In 2018 the UK proposed stronger 'online harms' regulation, to address harmful content that children can see on social media - by asking tech giants to do better self-regulation or face Government investigation.
Reduce child online victimisation: What effective prevention programs have in common
Teaching children to foster safe and healthy relationships in social media environments is explored here by Marsali Hancock from the EP3 Foundation.
Document management in education: Crucial for education
Miss Robyn Boyd, PR & Social Media Executive at PFU (EMEA) Limited – a Fujitsu company, lifts the lid on document management (storing information digitally) and why this is crucial in the education sector.
NHS: “Likes and comments to blame for mental health pressures”
In new research, an NHS psychologist describes the instant gratification and mental health pressures of social media on young people.
What is the reality of eating disorder treatment?
Dr. Lynne Green speaks to Nishat from Open Access Government about NHS eating disorder treatment, what to do if someone is suffering, and how social media has changed the landscape.
UK introduces worlds first online safety laws
Social media companies and tech firms will be legally required to protect their users and face tough penalties if they do not comply with the new online safety laws.
First ever cross-government suicide prevention plan published
The cross-government plan for suicide prevention has a focus on how social media and the latest technology can identify those most at risk.
Mental Health among millennials at all time high
Millennials are considered an anxious generation, which is often attributed to an obsession with technology, overbearing parents and the stress that comes with trying to fit into a social media-driven world. But, according to experts, the anxiety and often depression experienced by young adults lies in uncertainty
Millennials wiling to pay someone to complete handy tasks and household chores
The younger generation may be digital natives who know the ins and outs of the latest apps and social media platforms, but it seems they’re not as ‘handy’ at tasks or household chores compared to the older generation
Data science examined: AI and data in detail
Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics, highlights data science in a discussion that also includes comments on artificial intelligence (AI).
Predictive analytics in the era of big data
Jacob Zahavi, from The Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University, discusses the components of predictive analytics (PA) and the increasing complexity of PA problems in the world of Big Data.
A divided nation: A conversation with Donald Blair on polarisation in the USA
American politics has become increasingly polarised in recent years, with deep divisions emerging on a wide range of issues. In this exclusive interview, renowned political commentator Donald Blair offers his insights into the factors driving this polarisation and explores potential solutions to bridge the divide.
Conducting policy-relevant research on gender and entrepreneurship
Here, Dr. Jennifer Jennings (a professor at the University of Alberta) and Ms. Jessica Carlson (a recent Doctorate of Business Administration graduate and policy professional in the Government of Alberta) offer suggestions for the actions that scholars and policy practitioners can take – both separately and jointly – to produce knowledge pertinent to the identified priorities.
Klima-Therm offers a single source service for HVAC equipment
Klima-Therm is no ordinary HVAC equipment supplier. The company insists on going that extra mile by offering a fully comprehensive service that includes – but is by no means limited to – supplying pioneering HVAC technology.
The Global Government Technology Centre accelerates digital revolution
A digital revolution: The Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC) in Berlin is a new hub for innovation and collaboration, dedicated to accelerating the digital transformation of public services.
