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OAG 045 – January 2025

Let’s talk about children: How to support the psychosocial wellbeing of those who need it most

Growing up in precarity is hard, especially when the adults around you face their own mental health challenges. Let’s Talk about Children is a short, evidence-based, and child-centred psychosocial intervention to break the cycle of mental health problems, particularly among children in vulnerable situations. Marcel Marchetti, from Mental Health Europe, shares how it’s working in Europe today.

The interplay between cancer and antimicrobial resistance

Infections are the second leading cause of death in cancer patients, after the cancer itself; Zisis Kozlakidis and Shalini Jayasekar Zurn discuss the challenges surrounding the interplay between cancer and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Digital innovations within NHS 0-19 services and family hubs

Kevin Ireson, the Sales Director at Mobile Rocket Ltd, explains how NHS 0-19 services and Family Hubs are being revolutionised through digital innovation.

Innovating food security: Wrocław shapes a resilient food future

Jakub Mazur, Deputy Mayor of Wrocław, Poland, and a member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses innovative food security policies, including how Wrocław is shaping a resilient future through food.

Happiness-based mindfulness: The ripple effect of kindness

The science of giving: Dr Sara Spowart on how acts of kindness and compassion improve mental health, happiness, self-esteem, and fulfillment.

Empowering cities with smart solar lighting

Urbis Schréder is an independent outdoor lighting solutions provider worldwide, committed to supporting communities and transforming spaces, cities, and the planet. Here, they discuss their sustainable solar lighting solutions.

Imaging technologies for retinal biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease

Andrew Kadis from Cambridge Vision Technology guides us through imaging technologies for retinal biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease.

Understanding data and insights

Colin Wheeler, Managing Director of Survey Solutions Ltd, walks us through understanding data and insights.

Driving efficiency and excellence in NHS facilities management

Hannah Beckett from Crown Workforce Management, looks at driving efficiency and excellence in NHS facilities management.

How operational management software can help NHS trusts tackle daily challenges

NHS trusts face numerous challenges that impact administrative efficiency and staff welfare. Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech, explains how the company’s solutions can streamline administrative burdens, reduce burnout, and support sustainability goals.

Building better relationships through effective citizen communications

Interested in learning how to build better relationships with citizens through effective citizen communications? Elspeth Bond, Marketing Executive at Synertec Ltd, guides us through this process.

Solving the carbon storage gap with ocean-based enhanced weathering reactor technologies

Martin Van Den Berghe, CEO of Cytochrome, explains how to solve the carbon storage gap with ocean-based Enhanced Rock Weathering reactor technologies.

Widespread soil management strategies adopted for higher profits and resilience

Dr Stephen Davies and Chris Gazey from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Western Australia, explain how grain growers achieve higher profits and resilience through the widespread adoption of soil management strategies.

Gearing up public sector transport decarbonisation

Ian Reed, Category Manager for Fleet at YPO, discusses what progress is being made in the decarbonisation of public sector transport.

How to solve environmental problems with food waste and landfill sites

Ingmar Høgøy, CEO and Founder of Greentech Innovators, explores solutions to environmental issues related to food waste and landfill sites. He emphasises the need for collaboration among innovators, politicians, and investors.

Improve how you manage work

Chris Russ, Director at Russ Consulting Ltd, explains how to improve the way you manage, deliver and report on work.

The world’s largest coral reef has a message for us

According to Dr Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world’s largest coral reef has an important message for us and we should pay attention.

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