Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm: shutterstock You probably missed it, but a few months ago a report was published that inspected how the UK government prepared for major emergencies. What it found has profound implications for the whole country. The report was written by the UK’s …
How collective memories fuel conflicts: Pictrider/Shutterstock When a group of youths attacked shops and buildings in Tallinn, Estonia, on the evening of April 26, 2007, it sparked two days of civil unrest. This resulted in the death of a young man, injuries to 100 people, including 13 police officers, and the arrest of over 1,000 …
Recent pay rises suggest that collective bargaining may be on the way back: Paramedics and ambulance staff striking for better pay in January 2023. Ajit Wick/Shutterstock London bus drivers working for transport company Abellio recently negotiated an 18% pay rise following industrial action organised by the trade union Unite. Such success shows the impact that …
Creating Smart Buildings of the future through collective effort between 4Sight and Zutari: Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari and AltX-listed 4Sight delivered a joint presentation at a recent Smart Cities and Buildings workshop to showcase their combined value offerings for clients. The focus was on fast-tracking the successful implementation of smart buildings …
South Africa in the news: County recognizes Dublin Arts Collective founder: The Alameda County Arts Commission recognized six individuals, including Dublin resident Vanessa Thomas, for their achievements and contributions impacting the arts community and county residents at …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa’s protectionist policy aimed at setting the foundations for a sector recovery: …
South Africa in the news: Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac calls for collective support: New Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac says the collective support for Ghanaians is needed if he is to return the Black Stars to the top of world football again.: “South Africa” – BingNews Munster eye massive URC start vs Sharks with returning hero …
Pooling society’s collective intelligence helped fight COVID – we can no longer ignore ‘the wisdom of crowds’: Wisiel/Shutterstock The UK government recently announced plans to create a Global Pandemic Radar to detect new COVID variants and other emerging diseases. Led by the WHO, the project aims to build an international network of surveillance hubs, set …
Remembering Medu, the South African art collective that fought apartheid: Detail of the poster And the People Vote for Nelson Mandela. Judy Seidman/Medu Art Ensemble Medu Art Ensemble was based in Gaborone in Botswana between 1979 and 1985. Medu (meaning “roots” in Sepedi) played a key role in shaping South Africa’s culture of struggle against …
COVID vaccine hesitancy: spell out the personal rather than collective benefits to persuade people — new research: Approximately 10% of UK adults say they will never get vaccinated against COVID-19 or will avoid doing so for as long as possible. Scientists call this group the “vaccine hesitant”, though hesitancy may not seem the right term …
South Africa in the news: Saving our memories: The quest for true representation in our collective history: As we strive to create accurate representations within our collective memories, it is relevant to understand that history shapes the ways in which we see others and ourselves; the past impacts the …: “South Africa” – BingNews COVID: …
South Africa in the news: Saving our memories: The quest for true representation in our collective history: As we strive to create accurate representations within our collective memories, it is relevant to understand that history shapes the ways in which we see others and ourselves; the past impacts the …: “South Africa” – BingNews DC …
No More Page 3: how a feminist collective took on a media behemoth to challenge everyday sexism: The daily image of a topless woman on page three of the Sun newspaper was considered by some to be a “British institution”. Yet it was also increasingly seen as a relic of institutionalised sexism in the media …
The Conversation Weekly podcast Ep #2 transcript: Myanmar’s collective fury: This is a transcript of Episode 2 of The Conversation Weekly: Myanmar’s collective fury, published on February 11, 2021. NOTE: Transcripts may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print. Dan Merino: Hello and welcome to The Conversation Weekly. Gemma Ware: Each …
Why Myanmar is rising up in collective fury after a military coup – The Conversation Weekly podcast: In episode two of The Conversation Weekly podcast we talk to academic experts about the tense situation in Myanmar following a coup in the country. And we meet an American researcher who is part of a team testing …
No country is an island: collective approach to COVID-19 vaccines is the only way to go: COVAX aims to accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines and guarantee access to all countries Photo illustration by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images As countries across the world begin to purchase and roll out COVID-19 vaccines, a key …
Collective action around common resources could help vulnerable communities: Some of the practices of microfinance institutions have been shown to increase indebtedness as well as economic and social vulnerabilities Shutterstock Two separate economic studies point to a grim current economic reality in South Africa. Close to 3 million jobs lost due to the COVID-19 lockdown …
Mary Wollstonecraft statue: why public art should be collective, commemorative and embrace abstraction: There was much upset when the first statue tribute to the pioneering feminist and author Mary Wollstonecraft was unveiled at Newington Green, north London. Created by Maggi Hambling (CBE), the silvered bronze sculpture features a small naked woman emerging from the flames …
South Africa in the news: Mmusi Maimane, COPE leader Lekota set to unveil ‘collective plan’: It’s clear that both politicians are committed to electoral reform, and their 11:00 address tomorrow will outline what they’ve been working on to ensure that the voting system of South Africa does …: “South Africa” – BingNews As virus cases …