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OAG 039 - July 2023

How small cells are empowering local governments to build smarter cities

Ian Newbury, Business Development Director at BT Wholesale, describes how small cells can support greener and more sustainable technology infrastructure and facilitate a better digital future for everyone.

Australia’s energy policy priorities

Open Access Government investigates some of the energy policy priorities of Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, The Hon Chris Bowen MP, especially clean energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicles.

Learning mobility for improved and robust education cooperation

Open Access Government charts the priorities of the European Commission when it comes to learning mobility, including Erasmus+, plus stronger education cooperation with Ukraine.

Why research on immune system disorders is critical to improving patient outcomes

The immune system is the body’s natural defence against antigens such as bacteria and viruses, but in some cases, it can malfunction. We explore the prevalence of immune system disorders, the associated unmet medical needs, and therapeutic research.

Detect & prevent falls in care homes with RoomMate

Sven Seljom, UK Country Manager at Sensio, walks us through a revolutionary safety sensor, RoomMate, that detects and prevents falls in care homes.

Breaking new ground in stroke research and care

Simone Schoenwaelder from Australia’s Heart Research Institute tells us about exciting advancements in stroke research and care that could dramatically improve clinical outcomes for patients.

LGI Innovation Pop Up: Inspiring data-driven digital hospitals

As Chief Scientific Officer at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Professor David Brettle, is responsible for delivering transformational healthcare technologies to ensure staff can work effectively in data-driven, digital hospitals.

Exploring science, research & innovation in Canada

Open Access Government charts the continuing efforts of the Government of Canada to support science, research and innovation.

A new era of pathogen surveillance using genomic sequencing

We spoke to Dr Joanne Hackett, Former Chief Commercial Officer of Genomics England and Regional Board Member of Movement Health 2030, about how genomic...

The importance of inclusion when studying history

Dr Leanna Brinkley, Study Group’s Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement at Cardiff University International Study Centre, shares her stance on respectful dialogue in the classroom when studying history.

Building a better, safer and more accountable sport system in Canada

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s Minister responsible for Sport, shares her vision for a safe and accountable sport system in which Canadian athletes from all walks of life can thrive.

Advancing animal rights

With a particular focus on South Korea, Open Access Government explores the changing perceptions around animal welfare and some of the policies introduced to support this.

Monitoring ecosystems from space to calculate biodiversity net gain

Shashin Mishra, Vice-President of EMEA at AiDash, examines how monitoring ecosystems from space can revolutionise biodiversity net gain progress and aid the eco-crisis.

Fighting energy poverty in the EU

Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society (TEN), European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), argues that the EU must take tangible steps to fight energy poverty in the EU and safeguard vulnerable people’s right to access energy.

Public procurement: An opportunity to transform the EU’s food system

Dorina Meyer and Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori from ICLEI Europe discuss opportunities for improving food security across the EU, public procurement, and cultivating a more equitable and environmentally conscious food system.

Understanding primary biliary cholangitis

Chronic liver diseases can have a detrimental impact on physical and mental health; we explore the underlying causes, symptoms, and treatment for primary biliary cholangitis.

Improving diabetes management and prevention

Diabetes can pose significant implications for individuals’ mental and physical wellbeing. While new research shows promise in supporting diabetes management and care, many challenges still remain. We discussed these with Beyond Type 1’s content strategist Dr Liz Kopco.

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