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Professor Mark Boyes – Curtin University, School of Population Health
Mark Boyes is a Professor of Mental Health in the School of Population Health, Curtin University, where he co-leads the Mental Health Domain in the Curtin enAble Institute
His research aims to better understand psychological, social, educational, and health-related outcomes across the life-span. Professor Boyes is particularly interested in supporting...
Scientists find fewer miniature black holes in early universe than expected
Researchers at the Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU) and Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU, WPI) at the University of Tokyo have made a significant breakthrough in our understanding of the early universe.
Changing gear on digital spending could boost local authority resilience
It’s a challenging time for local authorities (LAs), as a never-ending list of priorities and an increased demand to drive savings on squeezed budgets continue to strain resources. What effects does digital spending have on LA resilience?
U.S. girls experiencing their first period (menarche) has decreased, especially among minorities
The average age at which U.S. girls experience menarche, their first menstrual period, has decreased, with certain minorities being more heavily effected
The study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that girls experiencing menarche is particularly elevated among racial minorities and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
They...
Climate crisis: Meeting the Net Zero challenge
Dr. Matt Gitsham explains how business leaders are increasingly seeking assistance from policymakers to address the Net Zero challenge.
Dr Matt Gitsham – Sustainability Impact Lab
Matt Gitsham is Professor of Business and Sustainability at Hult International Business School and Academic Director of the Hult Sustainability Impact Lab, one of Hult’s flagship research impact labs
Matt has led numerous research projects on business and sustainable development for over two decades, focusing on the role of leadership...
World No Tobacco Day 2024: How to convince young people to quit tobacco
For World No Tobacco Day 2024, we explore the addictive nature of tobacco for young people and how to help convince young people to keep off tobacco and quit smoking.
Pioneering sustainable water management in Sweden and the EU
Former Global Director & SciTech Sustainability Council Advisor from Frost & Sullivan, Dr. Cecilia E. Van Cauwenberghe, discusses Sweden’s dedication to marine conservation and the EU’s Blue Deal in the context of advancing sustainable water management.
Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Next-generation universal vaccines and immunotherapeutic research
With the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, we need to focus on universal vaccines and/or immunotherapeutic strategies and technologies to tackle ongoing endemic infections with SARS-CoV2, influenza, and RSV and prepare for any future pandemics, says Dr Babita Agrawal.
![Cropped LOLA LDEM (a), (c) and SfS solution (b), (d) for the Malapert Massif candidate landing region, centered at 85.964°S, 357.681°E on a ridge near the summit of Mons Malapert. Both products show a central east–west ridgeline with primarily north- and south-facing slopes. Two hillshade images match illumination conditions of the low-Sun controlled NAC mosaic with subsolar longitude 315° [(a)–(b), Sun from top left] and 235° [(c)–(d), Sun from bottom left], elevation 5° above the horizon. Credit: The Planetary Science Journal (2024). DOI: 10.3847/PSJ/ad41b4](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/new-technique-from-bro-696x713.jpg "New lunar surface mapping with enhanced techniques")
New lunar surface mapping with enhanced techniques
Researchers at Brown University have developed a method for mapping the surface of the Moon, which will enhance the precision of lunar exploration.
EUCTER: From a Jean Monnet Network to the European Counter-Terrorism and Security Institute
Christian Kaunert, Professor of Policing and Security at the University of South Wales, describes the scope of EUCTER, from a Jean Monnet Network to the European Counter-Terrorism and Security Institute.
Navajo Nation education policy
Open Access Government focuses on the crucial education policy priorities for the future of the Navajo Nation.
Benenden Hospital launches first liver ultrasound screening service in South East England
Benenden Hospital, a private healthcare provider in Kent, has launched the first liver ultrasound screening service in South East England.
Population and immigration: Some fallacies and neglected benefits
In this eBook, I will discuss some very common fallacies regarding population and immigration, together with some important neglected points. I will try to do so in a way easy to understand and give some references for more rigorous discussions.
Protecting against public sector fraud with technology
Alex Case, Senior Director, Government Industry Principal at Pegasystems, ex-senior civil servant at 10 Downing Street and the UK’s Cabinet Office, walks us through protecting against public sector fraud with technology.
Alex Case – Government Industry Principal at Pegasystems
Alex Case is the Senior Director, Government Industry Principal (EMEA) at Pegasystems
He is an internationally experienced public sector transformation and government delivery specialist with extensive experience as a technology leader, a senior civil servant and a management consultant. He has twenty-five years of top-tier technology, consulting and government experience...
UK General Election and deceptive tactics: Navigating the maze of manipulative campaigning
There is a fine line between creative campaigning designed to grab attention and campaigning that creatively manipulates the truth. The increasingly blurred line between the two is becoming a worryingly familiar sight in our politics, particularly as we head into general election territory.
Altering cancer treatment dosing could significantly reduce its climate impact
The University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has revealed that changing the dosing schedule for common cancer therapy could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions without compromising the patient's outcomes.
Creating accountability and social value in public sector procurement
Here, Open Access Government dive into the world of public sector procurement in this Q&A with Robbie Blackhurst, founder and director of Compliance Chain.
Sandra Gallina – Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE)
Sandra Gallina joined the European Commission in 1988 - she is today Director General for Health and Food Safety
She is at the forefront of the EU Vaccines Strategy and the fight against COVID-19, as well as the promotion of sustainable and safe food systems.
Before joining DG SANTE, between 2018...
