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Andrew Hall, marketing manager at OKI Systems (UK), discusses how a smarter workflow helps to drive productivity. When the government’s latest productivity figures were released earlier this year, they showed that UK workers produce significantly less than other members of the G7 group. These figures may not apply to office workers, but...

Paul Bomke, CEO of Pfalzklinikum outlines why mental health requires a social change… In the field of mental health, the paradigmatic distinction between the treatment of diseases on the one hand and health promotion on the other becomes particularly evident. Although the necessity to prevent mental diseases is obvious because...

Predicting the future with climate mathematics Carrying out experiments on the entire climate system is unfeasible. This is because of the simple fact that we have only one Earth and it is in use.

Editor Laura Evans outlines AG's stance following the result from last week's EU referendum vote... It’s a new week and a new start for the UK. In the last couple of days there has been major change for the UK and its involvement in Europe. Businesses are waking up to...

A new £10,000 contest has been launched, aimed at finding a solution to reduce the inconvenience of roadworks… Tenshi, in conjuncture with Staffordshire County Council, Amey, and Elgin, has launched a new contest to find roadworks solutions for local communities. The contest offers start-ups and entrepreneurs £10,000 funding as well as...

Colin Small, Chief Operating Officer at Swansea Materials Research and Testing (SMaRT) Ltd outlines how the company provides industry and academia many forms of mechanical property assessment… Swansea Materials Research and Testing Ltd (SMaRT) is a specialist spin out materials testing company created incorporated by Swansea University in 2009 to...

This morning George Osborne made a statement assuring the UK the government would move to strengthen the economy and that Britain is still open for business… After a weekend of silence, Chancellor George Osborne has finally made a statement reassuring the nation in the wake of the EU referendum vote. The...

Julian Francis, Director of Policy and External Affairs, ACE discusses what the aftermath of the EU referendum vote means for the UK... In the dawn light after the night before, the UK is waking up to the realisation that we have voted to leave the European Union and end a forty three...

The UK science sector looks to the future following the outcome of the vote to leave the EU this morning… Whether you voted to leave or remain it is worth noting the UK with or without the EU has a long legacy of excelling in science and research. It would be...

The construction industry could offer the key to thriving outside the EU, while the property sector expects to see some growth… Construction could remain a key driver of economic growth in the future following the EU referendum vote. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) called for the government to maintain capital...

David Cameron announced earlier this morning he would step down as PM, but is this decision the right one?... This morning has been a whirlwind of activity as the nation comes to terms with the outcome of the referendum vote. Speaking from Downing Street this morning, David Cameron revealed he would...

The UK must focus on the future in the wake of the EU referendum vote and concentrate on maintaining its position as a global leader… This morning the nation—and indeed the world—is coming to terms with the fact the public voted to leave the European Union. The UK is now...

The Northern Ireland Science Park is set to undergo major development over the next decade as part of expansion plans… Non-profit foundation the Northern Ireland Science Park is set to see major redevelopment over the next 10 years. The organisation, which will also change its name to Catalyst Inc, was founded...

Portland cement has for decades been the most used type of cement to build reinforced concrete infrastructure. Experience and research on corrosion of reinforcement in concrete made of Portland cement have shown that the very high alkalinity of the pore solution ideally protects the steel. The disadvantage is that...

John D C Linnell, Norwegian Institute for Nature Research discusses how using large carnivore research can be used to inform wildlife management policies in Norway Conflicts associated with the recovery of populations of wolves, bears, lynx and wolverines in Norway during the last 30 years have motivated intensive research projects. The...

AG Editor, Laura Evans highlights new investments for UK science and what Minister for Science and Universities, Jo Johnson thinks a Brexit could mean for our status in this arena… The UK has developed some keystone discoveries in science, including: hydrogen by Henry Cavendish, and penicillin by Alexander Fleming, and...

Politicians across Europe are calling for their own referendums into EU membership… As the UK starts to vote for whether it should remain a member of the EU, a revolution could be simmering across other member states. Politicians in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Denmark are reportedly calling for referendums of...

Terje Peetso, MD, Policy Officer for DG CONNECT at the European Commission discusses how online healthcare can be beneficial to patients… Citizens’ participation in managing their own healthcare has consistently increased over the last decades and digital tools certainly play an important role in this. The process consists of a...

Tomorrow the UK will head to the polling stations to decide whether or not to remain in the EU. The decision is a monumental one that has the ability to change the political landscape of our nation for many generations to come. Whether you are voting in or out...

Pressure facing the NHS has pushed the service into an “endless winter”, placing patients at risk… Warnings about the safety of the health service were delivered during two major health conferences. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the British Medical Association (BMA) are both hosting events this week, which...