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Work-integrated learning: 3 insights for effective policy from Alberta
Announcing ambitious education policy goals is easier than ensuring institutions, employers and educators have the resources necessary to achieve them.
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Did Cape Town’s gunshot detection system work? Why jury is still out on what ShotSpotter achieved
The issue is not whether cities should use technology for public safety, but how those technologies are chosen, evaluated and governed.
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Alcohol’s hidden calories: product labels could help fight obesity in South Africa
The typical alcoholic beverage disclosed only a single piece of nutritional information: its alcohol content.
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Kenya’s running stars attract suspicion and awe – our research gives a more human picture
The real ‘secret’ of their success lies in a complex network of social mobility and connection with local communities.
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The other side of the Taj Mahal: artisan workers struggle to survive while the world enjoys their craft
Their skills and products often go uncredited.
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The changing face of diversity in the UK cabinet
We have entered what might be called the ‘post-first’ era of minority representation.
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UK drought: crop harvests at severe risk of collapse
Complex systems require multiple indicators. A UK food resilience index could identify developing weaknesses in the food system before they become failures.
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Early childhood is a great time to learn about clean energy: this game aims to make it fun
Early childhood is an important stage where children develop curiosity, values and problem-solving skills.
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The surprising chemical footprint of your clothes
Two garments made from the same fibre may have very different environmental footprints depending on how they were processed and finished.
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Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
Rather than considering how much time students spend on screens, the more useful question is whether they are asking questions and solving problems with the help of technology.
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Should you drink Philly’s tap water?
Philadelphia’s tap water meets federal drinking water standards but falls far short of public health goals when it comes to cancer-causing chemicals.
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Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
Disproportionate rates of preeclampsia – a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication – in immigrant populations reflect the physical toll of social and economic insecurities.