Link: ISO 14644-16:2019 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments Energy efficiency in cleanrooms and separative devices
Source: BSI Standards
IEC TR 63069:2019 Industrial-process measurement, control and automation. Framework for functional safety and security
IEC 62613-1:2019 Plugs, socket-outlets and ship couplers for high-voltage shore connection (HVSC) systems General requirements
ISO 21939-1:2019 A method to calculate and express energy consumption of industrial wastewater treatment for the purpose of water reuse Biological processes
Methods of calculation
Components
Energy consumption
Water treatment
Wastes
Link: ISO 21939-1:2019 A method to calculate and express energy consumption of industrial wastewater treatment for the purpose of water reuse Biological processes
Source: BSI Standards
BS ISO 11952:2019 Surface chemical analysis. Scanning-probe microscopy. Determination of geometric quantities using SPM: Calibration of measuring systems
Measurement
Surfaces
Calibration
Quantity
Chemical analysis and testing
Link: BS ISO 11952:2019 Surface chemical analysis. Scanning-probe microscopy. Determination of geometric quantities using SPM: Calibration of measuring systems
Source: BSI Standards
How will the Augar Review impact science research funding in universities?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 4 June at 10.25am
Link: How will the Augar Review impact science research funding in universities?
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee look at impact of spending cuts in local government finance inquiry
Committee continues its inquiry into local government finance on Tuesday 4 June.
Link: Committee look at impact of spending cuts in local government finance inquiry
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Waste companies fined for sub-contracting to fly-tippers
Two Essex waste companies receive fines and charges of over £45,000 after sub-contracting waste removal.
Link: Press release: Waste companies fined for sub-contracting to fly-tippers
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: Vaccine for older adults gives significant protection against flu
Flu vaccine effectiveness data shows newly available adjuvanted influenza vaccine provided about 60% effectiveness for those aged 65 years and over.
Link: Press release: Vaccine for older adults gives significant protection against flu
Source: Gov Press Releases
GDPR – one year on
Last May marked a seismic shift in privacy and information rights with the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Link: GDPR – one year on
Source: ICO .org.uk