Monthly Archives: August 2020

EdTechX Article Published online 25 August 2020 ‘Exploring the New Normal with Bob Gomersall’ Originally a theoretical physicist, Bob Gomersall is the Chairman of BTL, ADI and Virtual College. BTL, founded in 1985, specialises in assessment technology for awarding bodies and professional associations. Virtual College, created in 1995 and now with over four million registered learners, specialises in online [...]

Press release 14 August 2020: A new online system, which enables healthcare professionals to remotely monitor and support patients who have  Motor Neurone Disease (MND) during the Covid-19 pandemic, has been fast-tracked for use by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The Telehealth in Motor Neurone Disease (TiM) system has been rolled out to patients with MND [...]

Long-term, persistent pain among employees is a significant factor impacting the health and performance of businesses and organisations in Northern Ireland. Between 35% and 50% of adults report experiencing persistent pain, leading to under-performance, and often time off sick, though generally this group will stay at work as long as they possibly can, long after giving [...]