Acumen Media is excited to launch the 2024 edition of their Global Health documentary series, featured on Reuters and Acumen Stories. The launch comes ahead of this year’s Global Health Summit taking place in Geneva, Switzerland and coinciding with World Health Day. Marking the World Health Organization’s 77th World Health Assembly, the films covered in the documentary series reflect the unique and innovative topics covered in the 2024 conference agenda. Acumen Media explores the latest and most cutting-edge developments within the healthcare sector in 6 groundbreaking films documenting the trajectories of 6 pioneering businesses. The 2024 Geneva Health Forum is focused on…
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Agenda Revealed for the Premier Data Governance and Master Data Management Conference Europe, 11 – 14 March 2024, in London IRM UK proudly unveils the comprehensive agenda for the highly anticipated Data Governance & Master Data Management Conference Europe, taking place from March 11 to March 14, 2024, in London. This four-day event promises a transformative experience, offering attendees an array of enriching sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Key Highlights of the Conference: Dynamic Agenda: Dive into a meticulously curated agenda featuring five diverse streams, 14 immersive workshops, 47 thought-provoking sessions, and four inspiring plenary keynotes. Craft your unique learning…
Job applications have tumbled in the IT sector, raising concerns over further skills gaps increases, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data – provided by the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology – revealed that the rate of Applications Per Vacancy (APV) have fallen consistently since August 2023, when IT jobs reported an APV of 82.91. By December this had dropped to 59.19. The number of people applyying for contractor IT jobs also fell from 130.01 in September to 96.55 by the end of the year. While vacancies also decreased –…
Companies with high levels of employee satisfaction are associated with stock prices that more accurately reflect the value of the company, according to new research by Durham University Business School. This is due to increased positive employee reviews on the company giving more insight to investors on how the firm is performing, compared to firms with unsatisfied employees who are not likely to leave a review at all. The increase in information about the company through these reviews, informs investors further than if no reviews were left at all, leading to a revision in firms’ stock prices. based on their…
The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Byrne as its new executive chair, effective from 01 February 2024. Mark takes over from former executive chair Mark Pawsey MP, and brings with him a wealth of experience following a 33-year career in the foodservice packaging industry.For the past 14 years, Mark has worked in senior sales roles within global organisations such as Anchor Packaging, Sharpak, RPC, and latterly at Sabert. Having been involved with the FPA for over 22 years, half of that time as vice-chair, Mark has an unrivalled understanding of the association and…
World Leading Helium Explorer Poised To Alleviate Global Shortage Welcome to the forefront of a new commodity rush – helium exploration and development – an industry emerging from a supply shortage that has spanned a decade. Pulsar Helium Inc (Pulsar) is a dedicated explorer and developer of helium, which is essential for the technology of today and in the future. Pulsar has two projects, the Topaz project in the USA and the Tunu project in Greenland. Topaz (being the most advanced), is located in Minnesota, USA where Pulsar is the first mover for helium exploration. Topaz has been drilled with…
Excel Networking – the copper and optical fibre infrastructure provider offers an extensive range of products designed and manufactured specifically for the FTTx market. The latest products in the range are the new Encasa Pivot Panels that are designed to provide easy access and a quality solution. Neil Payne, Excel Fibre Product Manager commented ‘We’ve listened to feedback from our customers to develop a range of feature rich panels that will be available in a 1U, 2U, 3U and 4U configurations and can be easily mounted into a 19″, 21″ or 23″ profile within a cabinet or street furniture, with the option of…
Inriver, a software company that powers the entire product journey with revenue-driving product information management (PIM) across every customer touchpoint, today addresses how their solution fits into long-term strategies for climate, nature, and energy—one of the four key themes of the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF). The company is a global product information management (PIM) software vendor dedicated to powering a sustainable future. They emphasize the importance of detailed product data tracking for achieving a circular economy. Manufacturers producing eco-friendly products can use product data to give consumers more transparency about the origin of their purchases, which in turn builds…
A new roadmap released by the UK government openly acknowledges links between civil nuclear energy and national defence. This vindicates researchers at the University of Sussex, who have been making this point for years. In a striking development for the UK’s energy policy, the recently released Civil Nuclear: Roadmap to 2050 marks a remarkable shift in the government’s stance on the relationship between civil nuclear energy and national defence. This reversal is testament to the arguments that critical nuclear commentators have made for many years, including Andy Stirling, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, and Dr Phil Johnstone, Senior Research…
COP28: Wilo takes part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai Dubai. The Wilo Group is participating in the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, which is being held in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023. The main aim of the conference is to find ways and reach agreements to realise the Paris climate goals of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. Climate change is already leading to a sharp increase in water-related environmental disasters like floods and droughts. In addition, water supply is increasingly insecure, which not only affects drinking water, but also food…