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Could a lack of diversity among the body types that medical students experience when they’re learning to carry out examinations have an impact on patient safety?

A new report reveals some of the latest innovations in healthcare, cleantech and industry that could change the way we live our lives in the future.

The winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture shows how great design can bring people together and improve health, wellbeing and a sense of shared community.

If human factors is to make a significant difference to shaping how we use artificial intelligence then where should we be turning our attention to make sure we have the biggest impact?

Don’t miss the chance to share your work and ideas with a wider audience by sending us your submissions for next year’s Ergonomics & Human Factors 2024 conference.

A new guide is helping business leaders in Norway and beyond understand why a systems-based approach can create safer workplaces and improve performance with practical and easy-to-follow advice.

Discover how you can help celebrate the CIEHF’s 75th anniversary by contributing to a special journal edition marking our milestone birthday next year.

This year’s UNESCO World Capital of Architecture shows how cities can blend bustling urban neighbourhoods with peaceful spaces for culture and relaxation and create more human-friendly places to live and work.

Construction workers often suffer from pain and injury caused by their work but a new campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks they face and protect them from harm when handling heavy objects.

‘Decision fatigue’ has been blamed for depleting our power to make effective choices but could its impact on the way we think have previously been over estimated?

Artificial intelligence and robotics have been used to create an award-winning walking aid that could help transform the lives of people with mobility challenges.

New research has examined the risks of using smart phones on stairs and escalators and could be used to help to raise awareness of the potential dangers of being distracted by the devices.

A report by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has recommended a series of measures to reduce the risk of the wrong implant being inserted into patients, including where packaging and labelling could make a difference.

Submissions will soon be opening for next year’s EHF2024 conference so remember to send us your papers and don’t miss your chance to share your work with the wider human factors community.

Most cyber security attacks are down to human error but putting the blame on people after an incident has happened isn’t the best way to stop breaches happening again in future, according to one expert.

From wearable wellbeing devices to high-tech pets that can help keep their owner calm, a series of innovative new product designs have been revealed in this year’s showcase from students at Brunel University London.

Discover the human factors challenges involved in designing warships and how new technology and good design are being used to cut the risk of errors at our free webinar presented by experts from BAE Systems

Is healthcare ready for the benefits that artificial intelligence can deliver and what can organisations do to make sure they’re properly prepared to make the most of the rise of new technology?

With thousands of animal and plant species disappearing from our planet, how can human factors help spread the message about the biodiversity crisis and improve the relationship between people and nature?

Cyclists can be hard to spot at night but a new reflector could keep them safe by grabbing drivers’ attention more effectively and making sure they can be spotted by self-driving vehicles

New advice has been released on keep patients safe by reducing the risk of mistakes being made when injections are given during anaesthetic procedures

As technology takes an even greater role in our lives and automation expands into more and more areas, what does this mean for the future of human workers and will they still be needed?

Research into the design of autonomous vehicle interfaces could give older users more confidence in using the vehicles and make them more accessible to everyone – helping people get around independently for longer.

The challenges of living and working in space mean thinking differently about how we design new habitats for astronauts and how we create equipment that’s adapted for carrying out tasks in microgravity

Our new infographic reveals how the principles of Good Work Design can create environments that increase wellbeing and performance and where workers feel supported and encouraged.

Our annual awards celebrate the very best of human factors people and projects and this year’s inspiring winners show how our discipline is making a positive difference to lives around the world.

Could health education leaflets and posters be made more effective by employing user experience design methods to create improved materials that are seen as easier to use?

Introducing human factors thinking to healthcare can create better working environments where staff feel included and patients benefit from better outcomes, according to a leading surgeon.

A smart lamp that can detect and prevent falls and a new secure hospital in Ireland are among the designs honoured this year for making a difference to mental health.

With summer temperatures making some workplaces feel uncomfortably warm, new research has explored the effect that different heat levels in offices can have on staff.

Safety shoes can protect workers from injury at hazardous sites but new research suggests they could also make wearers more likely to fall over when they trip unexpectedly.

Transforming neglected spaces under bridges and between roads could change how we interact with out urban environment and create welcoming areas that improve the lives of city dwellers

A new approach to human factors training in Thailand aims to develop the profession by boosting skills and knowledge and identifying the core competencies needed to support organisations in the country.

Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset has started new conversations on how we interact with the virtual world, so how can human factors improve our experience in the metaverse?

The rise of technology that can track employees’ attention and focus by monitoring their brains is raising questions about how we should use neurodata and what it could mean for the workplace

Truly inclusive design can open up the physical and digital world to everyone, so what changes do experts want to see in order to increase usability and improve access for even more people?

Tune in to the latest news and thinking in human factors with two new podcasts – All Systems Ergo, focused on healthcare topics, and the Pulse, our own series packed with updates and insight from the CIEHF.

Our new free advice guide gives practical tips and ideas for anyone responsible for creating and delivering human factors assessment programmes at high hazard industry sites.

Green spaces should feel safe and welcoming for everyone but that’s often not the case. A new project is calling for women and girls to be involved in designing parks to create places that feel safe for all.

Work-related injuries can leave employees in agony and lead to businesses losing time and productivity but what’s the key to creating an intervention that really makes a difference to workers and their wellbeing?