A short history of the separation of powers: from Cicero’s Rome to Trump’s America: Studies in democracy: Cicero, left, and Donald Trump. Capitoline Museum/Mary Harrsch and EPA-EFE/Will Oliver, CC BY-SA In the four weeks since he was inaugurated for his second term as US president, Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders – many …
Living with multiple chronic conditions cuts lives short – but Africans are overlooked in research: When a person suffers from two or more long-term health conditions at the same time this is known as multimorbidity. The World Health Organization says multimorbidity puts patients at greater risk and complicates primary care. It also drives up healthcare …
Cop29: Indigenous communities still being sold short as the world decides how to regulate carbon markets: dee karen/Shutterstock As the annual UN climate conference, Cop29, draws to a close, negotiators, civil society observers and activists are staying up late, poring over draft texts that will determine how the international community addresses climate change for years …
Making short films is a powerful way to learn job skills: 5 ways it prepares students for work: Making short films can change the way people learn. ASphotowed/iStock/Getty Plus The world of work is changing all the time. Technology is driving innovation and productivity, leading to the creation of new industries and employment opportunities. This …
The fast, furious, and brutally short life of an African male lion: Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images The death of a lion in Kenya’s picturesque savannas rarely tugs at people’s hearts, even in a country where wildlife tourism is a key pillar of the nation’s economy. But when one of the most tracked male lions in …
Why diversity tactics in the creative industries continue to fall short: Angelina Bambina/Shutterstock There are fundamental shortcomings in how “diversity” is conceived and practised in cultural institutions. The problem may be that the term itself undermines the complexities of the different and intersecting inequalities. That was the key finding of my latest research which also …
Extinction Rebellion says ‘we quit’ – why radical eco-activism has a short shelf life: Margarita Young / shutterstock The protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) has released a statement with the clickbait headline “We Quit”. Dashing the hopes of climate denialists everywhere, the group is not shutting up shop (yet), it is merely changing tactics. XR …
Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death – new research: Short bursts of physical activity could be as simple as playing with your children or grandchildren. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Most of us know that regular exercise is important for our health and longevity. But with our busy schedules, many …
South Africa’s foreign policy: new paper sets the scene, but falls short on specifics: South African foreign minister Naledi Pandor hosts US secretary of state Antony Blinken for a strategic dialogue. Jacoline Schoonees/Dirco South Africa’s international relations department published a document on 1 August setting out the country’s new foreign policy. The outline of South …
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COVID in South Africa: what to expect in the short and long term: Photo by Veronique Durruty/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images In light of the approaching winter months combined with the recent lifting of the national disaster act, South Africans have anxiously been watching an increase in COVID infections. The Conversation Africa spoke to infectious disease …
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A short history of Ukraine’s relationship with the European Union: Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine on February 24 2022 and the war that has ensued are part of the history of what happened in eastern Europe in the years following the cold war. As the European Union is debating what to do about Russian aggression, …