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children's services uk, children's social care

What does the future hold for children’s services?

Kirtpal Kaur Aujla, Partner at Bevan Brittan considers what the future holds for children’s services in the UK.
blended education, zoom learning

Blended learning: Strategic, not a reactive approach to change

Tatjana Babrauskienė from the European Economic and Social Committee, Workers’ Group (Group II), walks us through blended learning, underlining a strategic rather than reactive approach to change.
Medical cannabis bill

The UK’s doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill

Senior Associate, David Hardstaff and Partner, John Binns of BCL Solicitors LLP, explore the UK’s doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill
healthcare transformation, public sector talent gap

How technology partners can help tackle the public sector talent gap

Simon Collinson, Head of UK Public Sector at Salesforce, explains how technology partners can help tackle the public sector talent gap, including a look at healthcare transformation.
Alison Kriel

Alison Kriel – Above & Beyond Education

Alison is an experienced Head Teacher with a demonstrated history of high attainment working within the education management industry. She has a passion for staff and pupil wellbeing, the celebration of the teaching profession, inclusion and diversity and she enjoys supporting school leaders and schools facing demanding challenges. Alison turned around...
volcanic eruption, geologists

How structural geologists help forecast volcanic eruptions

Craig Magee, NERC Independent Research Fellow at the University of Leeds illustrates the important role of structural geology in improving volcano forecasting.
cyber procurement

Building resilience & strengthening your cyber procurement

Elizabeth Giugno, Cyber Security at CCS, details the importance of the public sector building resilience & strengthening cyber procurement
suicides drug overdose, intentional overdose

Suicide by intentional overdose increased in some communities

A study finds that suicides by intentional drug overdose has increased among young people, elderly people, and Black women across the US.
warning images obesity, sugary drinks

Could warning images on products deter childhood obesity?

A study finds that parents are less likely to buy sugary drinks when they have warnings about health on their labels – reducing sugary drink purchases by 17%.
unsafe abortion, womens rights

What can be done to protect women from unsafe abortions?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) explains changes are necessary to protect women and girls from the health consequences of unsafe abortions.

40% of undiscovered tree species will be found in South America

According to new data, there are 73,274 different species of tree on Earth - with another 9,186 still to be discovered.
uk environmental research, ACCESS

ÂŁ6.25 million for UK environmental science research

ÂŁ6.25 million investment will be invested into creating a five-year programme in UK environmental science research.

Research reveals connection between high blood pressure and diabetes

Research is finally explaining the connection between patients suffering with high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes
units of alcohol, cardiovascular risk

Drinking can increase risk of heart issues by 23%, even in moderation

Though the UK’s recommended alcohol limit is under 14 units weekly, researchers still suggest less, as the risk of cardiovascular diseases can still be increased by even moderate amounts.
innovate UK grant, freshtag

Five inventions that could change the world

The Innovate UK grant will sponsor the development of inventions - from 3D-printed knee replacements to a device that recycles shower water for washing machines.
european renewable energy, climate change

88% of Europeans want more renewable energy

A poll finds almost half of Europeans believe climate change is the next global challenge, while 88% think renewable energy should be a larger part of the economy.
North America Analysis January 2022

North America Analysis January 2022

We welcome 2022 with our January volume of North America Analysis - we hear from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, who explain how they hold the line on African swine fever in Puerto Rico.
AMR

Antimicrobial resistance now kills more people than HIV or malaria

According to a new study in The Lancet, antimicrobial resistance is now a leading cause of death worldwide, higher than HIV/AIDS or malaria.
lectures double speed

Students retain information even when watching lectures at double-speed

Students can still retain information when watching their lectures at up to twice the speed, as recorded lectures have expanded during the pandemic.
cervical cancer screening

Which groups are impacted by decreased cervical cancer screenings?

A survey points out the low number of cervical cancer screenings across the US, whilst examining which demographics are being hit the hardest.

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