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Cargill Invests $1 Million in Research on Methane Reduction in Cattle

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill, a global food and agriculture leader, has issued a $1 million grant to Colorado State University to help fund the university’s AgNext research program. The contribution will support cutting-edge research aimed at promoting sustainable animal agriculture practices and reducing the environmental impact of the beef industry. “Working closely with industry partners like Cargill, researchers and producers, AgNext is helping develop innovative, scalable solutions that move the livestock industry toward a more sustainable future,” said Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, director of AgNext and Co-Pl. “An important part of that is developing…

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UK falls out of top 20 most generous countries in the world

Stuart Mitchell

The UK is no longer one of the most generous countries in the world, according to the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index 2024. It now places 22nd in the global index, its joint lowest ranking, having fallen to the same level it was in 2020 when charitable activity was severely limited by the Covid 19 pandemic. The CAF World Giving Index is one of the biggest surveys on giving ever produced, with this year’s research covering 142 countries and interviewing millions of people around the world since 2009. This…

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Mencap aims to create over 50 apprenticeships in a new Data Academy

Stuart Mitchell

Mencap has launched a new training and development offer for its staff through a Data Academy, creating over 50 apprenticeships, including up to degree level. Starting in September, the training is being delivered by Multiverse, a tech company delivering high-quality training through applied learning. Multiverse has trained more than 16,000 apprentices in data and digital skills since 2016. Programmes will include the 13-month ‘AI for Business Value’ programme which trains apprentices to identify business value gains that can be achieved through using AI, giving apprentices the skills to leverage AI…

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Action activated by the Plastics Pact Network proves vital in tackling plastic waste and pollution

Stuart Mitchell

The Plastics Pact Network is a globally coordinated response to the risks plastics poses to people and the planet, coordinated through a partnership of WRAP and Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Ahead of the crucial INC-5 talks (25 Nov – 1 Dec in Busan), the Plastics Pact Network has published its first impact report demonstrating the impact achieved over the last 6 years. All Plastics Pacts are aligned in a common vision: to create a circular economy for plastics and eliminate plastic waste and pollution. The Network spans  19 countries, involving  over 900…

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Innovate UK invests £3.2m to improve mental health services

Stuart Mitchell

Innovate UK announces funding for 24 projects developing immersive digital mental health therapeutics. The funding from Innovate UK’s £20 million Mindset programme is driving the growth of immersive digital mental health solutions in the UK. By supporting projects that develop therapeutic interventions, Mindset is building a robust ecosystem to bring these innovations to market. Through fostering collaboration between the immersive technology sector and mental health providers, Mindset aims to improve treatment options, offering faster, more cost effective and accessible support for individuals with mental health concerns. The challenge Mental health…

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