[[{“value”:” What do quantum physicists know about gravitational waves and dark matter? Published: Did you know that dark matter makes up over 85% of the Universe’s mass, but scientists have never been able to detect it? And that some gravitational waves are proving just as elusive? At The University of Western Australia, quantum physicists Dr William Campbell and Emma Paterson…
[[{“value”:” Expanding young people’s social and cultural capital Published: Arts Emergency wants every young person to have the chance to contribute to the culture they live in. Neil Griffiths, CEO and co-founder, tells us about how the charity is providing opportunities for young people interested in pursuing careers in the arts. How ‘fair’ are the arts and humanities industries in…
[[{“value”:” How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email Whether factual or fictitious, stories are a powerful tool for instructing, entertaining and engaging an audience. For millennia, Indigenous communities have told stories to pass on knowledge to the next generation. Storytelling can help those who…
[[{“value”:” Improving treatment options for people with ankylosing spondylitis Published: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a serious form of spinal arthritis. Unlike most forms of arthritis, which generally affect older people, AS tends to affect people aged 15 to 45 years old. At the Schroeder Arthritis Institute and the University of Toronto in Canada, rheumatologist Dr Nigil Haroon is improving treatment…
[[{“value”:” What was the role of French colonial companies? Published: Studying the role that commercial and colonising companies played in the formation of the French empire and state reveals some surprising connections between business and governance. At the Université de Montréal in Canada, Associate Professor Helen Dewar explores how these companies shaped the French Atlantic world, balancing economic interest with…
[[{“value”:” How to Get Started With Digital Badges What does an A really mean? The answer is often elusive. Grades as they are typically used offer little insight into what students know and are able to do. Conversely, digital badges are changing assessment as we know it, as they make learning visible and clearly delineate what a student knows and…