Trish Greenhalgh, University of Oxford UK prime minister Boris Johnson recently announced a fuzzy blueprint for his “winter plan”, in which further lockdowns and compulsory mask-wearing were not being introduced but could not be ruled out. As an interdisciplinary researcher specialising in complex systems and health policy, it looks to me like the
A four-day week is to be trialled in Scotland – with no loss of pay for workers. A report published in early September makes suggestions on how shorter working hours could be implemented for Scots, drawing on experiences in Iceland and New Zealand. FOLLOWING THE ICELANDIC EXAMPLEIn Scotland, labour shortages in some sectors
Panagiotis Balatsoukas, Loughborough University; Gyuchan Thomas Jun, Loughborough University, and Isabel Sassoon, Brunel University London Imogen, a night club owner from London, hopes that COVID-19 “passports” could help with the return of customers to her venue. But the 42-year-old told us she is not happy about subjecting her customers to additional checks, and
One of the lingering images of the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States is store shelves stripped clean of paper products — mainly paper towels and toilet paper. Fortunately, supply chains have rebounded, but consumers can help combat future paper product shortages by recycling not only paper, but cartons
If you were one of the 73 million Americans who tuned in to “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964 as the Beatles irrevocably changed rock ’n’ roll, prepare yourself for perhaps the perfect vacation idea. While it’s not quite All Beatles, All The Time, the tour has several other must-sees in London, Scotland
If you think older Americans have struggled to cope through the pandemic, think again. According to new research by financial services firm Edward Jones, they have actually been faring far better than their younger counterparts. The Edward Jones and Age Wave Study focused exclusively on how different generations have held up emotionally and
Despite being recognized as one of the most valuable assets in an organization, corporate data remains one of the least measured or understood. While decision makers have more access to data than ever before, there’s little way to make sense of it. New research delves into the difference between executives who are data-driven,
Decorating can be one of the most exciting times during your experience as a homeowner. Not only are you creating the essence of your home, you are also adding your very own personal touch and style. One of the easiest ways to add unique spice to an ordinarily drab room—incorporate exceptional artwork .
John Kerry, the US special envoy on climate, is predicting that the shift to a green economy would entail “a bigger economic transformation” than the Industrial Revolution, according to a report. “The fact is we’re looking at the creation of the largest market in the history of the world,” he said Monday, according
Un settore in forte crescita, attrattivo per molti giovani in attesa di entrare nel mondo del lavoro, è quello della meccatronica industriale. Nella competitività dei mercati, quale sostegno offre il Governo italiano al settore? Quando si tratta di integrare i giovani dentro le aziende, esiste davvero un gap tra mondo della scuola e