Addressing maternal health inequalities through research and partnerships
This month, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announced £50 million funding for nine universities to make up a new research consortium to help address inequalities in maternal health.
Mediterranean wildfires - we must seize the opportunities to change our urban and rural environments
The current wildfires in the Mediterranean region are far more expansive than usual. Logically, they are a consequence of climate change – prolonged drier periods, increased air temperatures and the resultant stronger, warmer, drier winds.
The vital role of physical activity in our nation’s health
Lord Darzi’s recently published independent review of the NHS in England made for stark reading, where he described the NHS as being in a ‘critical condition’.
Moving beyond treatment: A new vision for population health
The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.
Why Covid-19 needs a human rights response
The 10 December marks International Human Rights Day and the 2020 theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights with a focus on the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to put human rights at the centre of global responses and recovery.
How universities can help the government deliver its industrial strategy
Labour’s industrial strategy green paper, Invest 2035:The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, sets out the scale of work that needs to be done to achieve their vision for economic growth.
Celebrating World Teachers' Day: A Century of Transforming Lives
As we celebrate World Teachers' Day on Saturday 5 October, it's an ideal moment to reflect on the profound impact educators have on shaping our society.
Why new ideas and inventions are essential to ensure we can all enjoy healthier lives
A recent report by one of the UK’s leading health experts found that health inequalities caused a million early deaths in England in the last decade.
Covid and community - charities and voluntary groups have 'shown up' and 'stuck around'
What the pandemic has taught us about community – how small local charities and voluntary organisations have ‘shown up’ and ‘stuck around’
Summer statement: £2 billion scheme will not be enough to prevent mass youth unemployment
There are nearly seven million 16-24 years olds in the UK. As many of this group finish school, college or university, they face the real prospect of long-term unemployment.