In today’s academic milieu, amidst the surging valorisation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the humanities are oft perceived as vestiges from an erstwhile epoch, relegated to the periphery. Such a perspective starkly belies the critical ethos the humanities instil, pivotal for navigating the labyrinthine realities of the contemporary epoch. Through meticulous
Sharon Fonn, University of the Witwatersrand and Marta Vicente-Crespo The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better. That is the basis on which the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (Carta) began developing
Nel panorama sempre mutevole e impegnativo del mondo moderno, la drivership è più che mai una qualità cruciale per il successo individuale e organizzativo. Tuttavia, mentre il concetto di leadership è stato oggetto di ampie discussioni e ricerche nel corso degli anni, stiamo assistendo a un cambiamento di paradigma… Read full article here
In the medieval Belgian city of Bruges, the urban administration has been seeking a new home and decided to move into an old hospital rather than construct a building. Elsewhere in Bruges, famous for its picture-postcard setting amid winding canals and cobbled streets, work is underway to connect the historic centre with the
Within the contemporary discourse on environmental sustainability, the import of potable water extends beyond a mere essentiality, positioning itself as the pivot upon which our ecological equilibrium teeters. Thus, the function of potable water transcends quenching the planet’s diverse lifeforms’ immediate thirst, aiming instead to preserve the continuity of ecosystems upon which human
In the quest for sustainability, “self-healing” rubber gloves is one innovation addressing crucial environmental concerns. Pioneering the development of the “glove of the future” is the Colloids and Polymer Group, led by Dr Patrick Tang Siah Ying, from the School of Engineering at Monash University, Malaysia. The team’s work involves infusing cutting-edge materials
ph. Jolanda Aalbers / Shutterstock Anniek Kortleve, Leiden University; Helen Harwatt, Harvard University; José Manuel Mogollón, Leiden University, and Paul Behrens, Leiden University The vast majority of the EU’s agricultural subsidies are supporting meat and dairy farming rather than sustainable plant alternatives. That’s the key finding of our new research, published in Nature
Birds use light as a cue, so what happens when it gets dark during the day? Ph. AP Photo/Hassan Ammar Kimberly Rosvall, Indiana University and Liz Aguilar, Indiana University The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, coincides with an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds are singing for mates and fighting
In a world increasingly governed by the caprices of global markets, the barometer of consumer confidence becomes ever more pivotal in forecasting economic sentiments, serving as both a herald and a cautionary tale for future financial landscapes. The intricate dance between consumer optimism and its palpable effects on economic vitality cannot be overstated,
Nel contesto di frequenti turbolenze dei mercati economici e finanziari, le aziende, non solo italiane, stanno imparando a convivere aggiornando sempre più gli elementi del management in grado di minimizzare il rischio d’impresa. Ospite di Bruno Carenini, nel quinto episodio della quarta stagione di Windows Interview, è Claudio Gandini, Avvocato. Nel corso della