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Disrupting the border security landscape: How disruptors are revolutionizing border control

Next-generation systems are making the future of seamless travel a reality; Renaud Irminger, CEO and co-founder of Travizory Border Security, tells us more.
Conducting policy-relevant research on gender and entrepreneurship

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.

Harassment and violence at work: A collective responsibility and endeavour

Notwithstanding the implementation of legislation on national and subnational levels and research demonstrating the enormous costs and impacts for individuals, workplaces, and governments, harassment and violence at work continues to be a pervasive problem worldwide.
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Breaking the Stigma: Promoting Awareness of Perinatal Mental Health

Lorna Rothery spoke to Wendy Davis, Executive Director of Postpartum Support International, about the prevalence of perinatal mental health problems and how inadequate medical education and policies surrounding mental health care can negatively affect new parents.
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Fighting disinformation to safeguard democracy

In today's digital age, combating disinformation is crucial to safeguarding democracy. Here, John Comer, rapporteur for the EESC explores the evolution of misinformation, its consequences, and strategies to empower citizens and protect democratic institutions.
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Bridging the gap between evidence and action for health promotion – shifting the...

This is the fourth article in a series published by Open Access Government,(1,2,3) that addresses the gap between evidence and action in health promotion. This article focuses on how we might foster collective leadership by influencing the public and media narrative regarding health and investment upstream(4) in the determinants of health.
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How mobile messaging could unlock local government efficiency

Tom Rahder, from business communications provider, Esendex, discusses how using mobile messaging can improve a local authority’s productivity and efficiency as pressures on finances and services continue to rise.
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Mental health challenges faced by young people post-pandemic

Recent findings reveal a concerning trend in young people in Lincolnshire and extended waits for crucial mental health support services.

Are over-the-counter drugs an under-appreciated toxic danger?

OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis explains
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Protecting primates: The urgency of implementing a ban on pet ownership

Born Free’s Chris Lewis and Dr Mark Jones discuss the legal and ethical implications of keeping primates as pets.
‘A Glitch of the Mind’© Paul James Kearney, Psychosis Arts Collective. Paul said: “Experiencing psychosis was probably the most frightening experience of my life. As an artist the task of creating artwork to reflect my lived experience was an extremely challenging yet cathartic process. Although I don’t remember the majority of my episode, I do remember being convinced that I was in hell, and it was terrifying.”

Can the arts be an effective tool to combat psychosis stigma?

There has been a rise in stigma for mental illnesses over the past few decades, particularly for psychotic symptoms. However, artistic representation may be the key to eliminating psychosis stigma.
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Overcoming stigma around gynaecological health is key to gender health equity

Stigma around gynaecological health is perpetuating health inequities; we spoke to UK charity Wellbeing of Women about the impact of unmet needs in women’s healthcare and the strategies for change.

Inclusive digital rural transformation: Co-developing a digital service marketplace for regional ecosystems

Michel Ehrenhard, Yasin Sahhar, Tina Hormann & Myriam Martin, place the spotlight on inclusive digital rural transformation, in particular, co-developing a digital service marketplace for regional ecosystems.
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Who will staff the psychedelic resurgence?

Who will staff the psychedelic resurgence? Erika Dyck, Professor and Canada Research Chair in History of Health & Social Justice from the University of Saskatchewan, provides an intriguing answer to this question.
INTERACT is helping to educate students at all levels in over 60 countries on the changing Arctic.

Science speaks out! INTERACT bridge the gap between researchers and the public

Science is useless by itself if it doesn’t speak out. INTERACT is doing excellent science, but if it stays within the science community, its science is only of academic interest; communication across sectors is imperative.
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The Superbowl: A lesson in maximising marketing impact

What did the Superbowl tell us about marketing impact? In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, understanding the dynamics of multi-platform executions and tapping into nostalgia can be the key to driving engagement and brand resonance.

Impacts to address sexual violence in Canada and internationally

Shaheen Shariff, Ph.D. is James McGill Professor and Project Director of iMPACTS, which focuses on addressing sexual violence in Canada and internationally.

Shaheen Shariff – iMPACTS

Shaheen Shariff, Ph.D., James McGill Professor grounds her work in the intersection of law and education, with a focus on human rights and constitutional issues, diversity, legal pluralism, and civil society She is an Associate Member of McGill’s Law Faculty, and its Center for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism...
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Promoting fathers’ mental health and involvement

Promoting fathers’ mental health and father involvement – a call to action is given here by Deborah Da Costa, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine, McGill University, and Scientist at McGill University Health Centre.
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Energy Unlocked: Why AI cannot solve net zero local energy transitions

Molly Webb, Founder and CEO of Energy Unlocked, explores why the promise of ‘smart’ technologies has yet to be realised in urban areas.

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