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Monday, Sep 21

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Rural Britain needs digital infrastructure that works

As public services digitise, rural connectivity will determine whether innovation narrows or deepens regional inequalities.

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How GDS and DVLA are testing a new approach to transformation

A new partnership between the Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is exploring what organisations need to create successful transformation teams.

Why we need to look beyond IoT connectivity

Peter Oosthuizen, Head of Partner Service at Spitfire Network Services Limited, explains why organisations need to look beyond getting devices online and consider how connected estates will be monitored, managed and supported throughout…

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EU Commission disburses €3.3 billion in defence funding to Ukraine

The European Commission has disbursed €3.3 billion to Ukraine to support defence procurement, strengthening the country’s ability to respond to Russia’s ongoing war.

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New national cancer board launched to create improvements in cancer care

A new National Cancer Board has been established to strengthen cancer care across England and closely monitor progress on the government’s National Cancer Plan.

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UK Government launches National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny

The UK Government’s Office for Equality and Opportunity has launched a new National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny, chaired by the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson MP.

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Conservation research: Preserving existing Amazon forests is far more cost-effective than restoration

Study reveals that protecting intact and degraded standing Amazonian forests from wildfires and selective logging delivers significantly higher biodiversity and carbon benefits per dollar spent than restoring forest cover on cleared…

Friday, Sep 18

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Ensuring EV charging points sites serve community needs

Guy Bartlett, CEO of Believ, explains how to ensure that the selection of EV charge point sites meets the needs of the community.

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If you could build a modern public organisation today, what would you do differently?

Melanie Andrews, Business Development Director at ElysianIT Limited, explores what public sector organisations can learn from building modern technology environments from scratch – and how established organisations can apply the same…

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NHS Wales performance figures highlight need for long-term action

New NHS Wales performance figures show the results of continuous pressure across health services, despite improvements in several key areas.

Sentinel-3C and FLEX satellites launch to study Earth

Two European satellites with major UK contributions have successfully launched into orbit. They will monitor the planet's health and better understand climate change.

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Japanese supercomputer explains Webb’s “Little Red Dots” (LDRs)

High-resolution cosmological simulations performed on the ATERUI III supercomputer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have resolved one of the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) most persistent and puzzling…

UK Government outlines its new plans to improve dementia care and research

Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health Alison McGovern has outlined a series of measures to improve dementia care, support social care workers, and speed up research into new treatments.

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Tackling lung disease through holistic respiratory care

Advanced nurse practitioner Beverley Bostock outlines why the government must do more to promote a holistic, joined-up approach to support those with lung conditions and comorbidities.

Supporting farmers in Canada for food security

The Honourable Heath MacDonald outlines the importance of supporting farmers in Canada, including the first National Food Security Strategy.

Thursday, Sep 17

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Preparing for Martyn’s law: When every second counts

Preparing for Martyn’s Law with guidance from AddSecure LTD, highlighting the significance of a prompt response.

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Patient safety is at the centre of new WHO asthma guidelines

The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing updated asthma care guidance, with patient safety expected to play a central role.

The health data problem government hasn’t solved

For many years, government organisations have struggled to make timely and informed decisions because of limited access to the consented, curated health data that those decisions depend on. In many cases, that data already exists; the…

AI in government decision making: From AI policy to operational impact

Ashish Devalekar at Mphasis, says that from AI policy to operational impact, this strengthens how government makes decisions.

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EU and South Korea deepen cooperation on secure satellite connectivity

The European Union and South Korea have agreed to strengthen cooperation on secure satellite connectivity, creating new opportunities to collaborate on their space programmes and explore future links with the EU’s IRIS² secure connectivity…

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New robotic AI lab opens in Liverpool to tackle infectious diseases

A new £20 million robotic laboratory has opened in Liverpool to speed up the discovery of new drugs and vaccines for infectious diseases.

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Robotic healthcare: Engineers develop magnetically guided fetoscope for in utero surgery

A multidisciplinary research team from ETH Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, and the University Children’s Hospital Zurich has engineered a magnetically controlled robotic foetoscope designed to treat Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome …

Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care across England

Six new health and care projects across England have been selected to test new ways of delivering services closer to people’s homes and communities.

Wednesday, Sep 16

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Promoting the social and behavioral sciences

Open Access Government offers an overview of advancing the fields of social and behavioral sciences into the future after its rich history.

What are the hidden impacts of empty rates avoidance?

Shaylesh Patel, Founder & Director of ASTOP Limited, explores the hidden social and financial impacts of empty rates avoidance and why England needs reform to protect councils, high streets and communities.

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More on dynamically installed anchors for floating offshore wind

Dr Jon Tore Lieng, Managing Director of Deep Sea Anchors AS, continues his insights into dynamically installed anchors for floating offshore wind.

Europe’s young researchers tackle cancer, climate and other major challenges

Young researchers from across Europe have come together to develop innovative solutions to some of the continent’s biggest challenges, from climate change and cancer to soil health and water pollution The third edition of EU TalentOn…

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UK Government announces NHS patient safety reforms following Thirlwall Inquiry

The UK Government has announced a series of immediate measures to strengthen patient safety, safeguarding, and accountability across the NHS following the publication of the Thirlwall Inquiry's final report.

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Study reveals why Venus lacks a rocky moon: It ate it

A new study led by astrophysicist Stephen Kane from the University of California, Riverside, offers a long-sought explanation for why Venus lacks a natural satellite.

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Understanding and managing pediatric pain: A developmental imperative

Drs Marsha Campbell-Yeo and Deirdre Logan, President and President-elect of the International Association for the Study of Pain’s Pain in Childhood Special Interest Group, share how pediatric pain remains under-recognized and undertreated…