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Are UK Zoos putting the Con in Conservation?

May 27, 2021
A shocking new report published by Born Free highlights that the majority of species found in the UK’s Consortium of Charitable Zoos (CCZ) are not classified as threatened species. It...

Declining work-life balance for scientific researchers, survey finds

April 27, 2021
Reseachers are generally known for their dedication and the percieved norm is that many work for passion and love of the work. But, dedication and passion should not require losing...

Research points to a green energy system sooner than we’d hoped!

April 1, 2021
Research shows solar photovoltaics are already cheaper, more innovative, and more integrated into the world's energy systems than previously expected. Additionally, system developments already in the pipeline will enhance this...

Jordan’s water crisis should be a warning for the world

March 31, 2021
It is very easy to take tap water for granted. But sobering predictions of recent research around Jordan's water supply, where climate change, population growth, intensifying water use, demographic shocks...

Positive ‘tipping points’ offer hope for climate

March 22, 2021
Climate change mitigation is forever a balancing act. Environmental experts are beginning to unveil positive 'tipping points' that could spark cascading changes that accelerate action on climate change. A tipping...

Towards ‘Zero Leprosy’ – model shows 40 million people need preventive treatment

March 5, 2021
As the world considers strategies towards 'Zero COVID', research specialists also continue to work on eliminating the many other infectious diseases we have learned to 'live with'. Now, new research...

UK gov to launch Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA)

February 23, 2021
As part of its plans to cement the UK’s position as a global science superpower and build back better through innovation, the government plans to emulate high risk, high reward...

UK’s Global Talent Visa supports mobility of scientists and researchers

February 22, 2021
Are you a researcher or a scientist seeking a fast route into the UK post Brexit? There's still time to benefit from the Global Talent Visa. With an extended COVID-19...

Virtual Northern MedTech Summit – 28 January 2021

December 8, 2020
It's not often you have the opportunity to meet all the important players under one roof - and this time you can do so from the comfort of your own...

Nine-point expert consensus plan to improve NHS

November 11, 2020
A consensus panel of health experts has recommended a nine-point improvement plan that recommends the NHS vary drug prices for different conditions to widen NHS access to innovative treatments. Recommendations...

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