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May 10, 2024

How They Broke Britain

Title: How They Broke Britain Author: James O’Brien In “How They Broke Britain”, James O’Brien, a name synonymous with cutting critique and incisive commentary, turns his formidable analytical skills to the malaise gripping modern Britain. This isn’t just another dry socio-political diatribe; it’s a fiery narrative that seeks to unravel the intricate web

May 9, 2024

Maths degrees are becoming less accessible – and this is a problem for business, government and innovation

ph. Ground Picture/Shutterstock Neil Saunders, City, University of London There’s a strange trend in mathematics education in England. Maths is the most popular subject at A-level since overtaking English in 2014. It’s taken by around 85,000 and 90,000 students a year. But many universities – particularly lower-tariff institutions, which accept students with lower

May 8, 2024

Innovazione empatica: co-creare soluzioni umane per sfide complesse

Nell’era dell’innovazione accelerata e della rapidità dei cambiamenti, ci troviamo di fronte a sfide sempre più complesse e interconnesse. L’approccio tradizionale all’innovazione si è concentrato principalmente sullo sviluppo di nuove tecnologie e prodotti, trascurando spesso il lato umano delle questioni. Tuttavia, negli ultimi anni, sta emergendo un nuovo paradigma: l’innovazione empatica. . Read

May 7, 2024

Industrial policy may have part of the answer to Canada’s productivity problem

by Policy Options. Originally published on Policy OptionsApril 24, 2024 The Trudeau government’s latest budget contained a number of splashy items, ranging from housing policy to national defence. In the midst of a national housing crisis and with mounting geopolitical threats, it’s no surprise that these policy areas are getting attention. Another issue

May 3, 2024

Bandit Country: The IRA and South Armagh

Title: Bandit Country: The IRA and South Armagh Author: Toby Harnden In the extensive annals of literature concerning the Northern Irish Troubles, Toby Harnden’s “Bandit Country: The IRA and South Armagh” stands out, not merely as a recounting of events but as a piercing investigation into one of the most fortified heartlands of

May 2, 2024

Language Diversity in Asia: A Linguistic Mosaic

In the vast expanse of Asia, language serves not merely as a medium of communication but as a testament to cultural richness and historical depth. This continent, the largest and most populous on Earth, hosts an astonishing array of languages, varying dramatically from the deserts of Central Asia to the tropical islands of

Apr 30, 2024

South Africa’s young education researchers need networks to share experience more than pressure to produce outputs

Researchers in the education sphere benefit from collaboration and idea-sharing. cgstock/Shutterstock Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise, University of South Africa and Maureen Robinson, Stellenbosch University South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country’s researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical

Apr 29, 2024

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

Trevelyan Wing, University of Cambridge One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil fuels, and an energy crisis precipitated by Russia’s 2022 invasion of

Apr 26, 2024

Ten Years to Save the West

Title: Ten Years to Save the West Author: Liz Truss Ten Years to Save the West: Lessons from the only conservative in the room” by Liz Truss In an era where political memoirs and ideological treatises are increasingly abundant, Liz Truss’s Ten Years to Save the West distinguishes itself by weaving a narrative