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21 avril 2019

How the humble comic book could become the next classroom superhero

You might think comics are just packed full of superheroes, funny animals and silly jokes, and you wouldn’t be far wrong. But while the term “comic book” might also bring to mind something that is outdated and just for young kids, what you might not know is that comics are being used to great effect in many classrooms and lecture theatres around the world. More...

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21 avril 2019

India: widespread food insecurity may be damaging children’s ability to learn – and the future economy

There has been an impressive expansion in school enrolment in India since the early 2000s. Despite this, India is in the midst of a “learning crisis”, with improvements in learning lagging behind increases in enrolment. More...

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21 avril 2019

Research finds lack of effective education policies in Indonesia

Indonesian central government devolved its authority over the education sector to local governments more than 18 years ago. Since then, the delivery of basic education services depends on the capabilities of more than 500 district administrations across Indonesia. More...

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21 avril 2019

Why LeBron James’ I Promise School should be more like LeBron and not shy away from issues of race

When it comes to dealing with issues of race and social justice, LeBron James has never been shy to speak his mind. More...

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21 avril 2019

Why are we so moved by the plight of the Notre Dame?

Scrolling through news of the Notre Dame fire on social media feeds was like watching a real-time archive of grief in the making, as people expressed their dismay and sorrow at the damage wrought. More...

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21 avril 2019

Notre-Dame de Paris: From searing emotion to the future rebirth of a World Heritage Site

In the light of the day, the extent of the destruction was stunning. The cathedral’s 93-metre spire had collapsed, two-thirds of the roof was destroyed and parts of the interior were grievously damaged. But thanks to the efforts of 500 firefighters, the structure of the cathedral itself was “saved and preserved in its entirety”, according to Jean-Claude Gallet, commander of the Paris Fire Brigade. Two towers with their immense bells still stand and many of the cathedral’s priceless treasures survived. More...

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21 avril 2019

How strong academic support can change university students’ lives

In South Africa tens of thousands of students leave universities each year without completing their degrees. They are largely being pushed out of the system due to funding issues and a lack of academic support. More...

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21 avril 2019

South Africa needs to be creative to avoid falling off the retirement cliff

In 1881, Otto von Bismarck, the first chancellor of united Germany, designed the concept of “retirement”. The ideal time, he said, would be 70 years of age. Back then, people simply didn’t retire. If you were alive, you worked. It was a revolutionary idea given that the life expectancy of a German worker was around 45. More...

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21 avril 2019

We are losing sight of higher education’s true purpose

Approximately two years ago, I was appointed as the vice-chancellor’s fellow for the public benefit of higher education at the University of Sheffield. This means it’s my job to research the public purpose of universities and advise my vice-chancellor on matters relating to the public value of higher education. More...

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21 avril 2019

Grammar schools: why academic selection only benefits the very affluent

With the recent news that more than £500m has been set aside by the UK government for new free schools – many of which could well become grammar schools – the selective schooling debate is firmly back on the table. More...

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