How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students? Published: At Point Park University in Pittsburgh in the US, education researchers Dr Ginny Chambers, Dr Kamryn York and Dr Mark Marnich are helping pre-service teachers develop their skills in STEM subjects to...
Taking fiction from broadsheet to broadband

Taking fiction from broadsheet to broadband

Taking fiction from broadsheet to broadband Published: Professor Katherine Bode at the Australian National University in Australia is rediscovering – and shaping – literary history by curating fiction from 19th and 20th century newspapers for 21st century reading....
Why do post-election protests occur?

Why do post-election protests occur?

Why do post-election protests occur? Published: Democratic elections have played a crucial role in making societies fairer and more equal. However, what happens when you live in a country where a political party rejects the election result, where post-election...
What skills do you need to succeed in school?

What skills do you need to succeed in school?

What skills do you need to succeed in school? Published: Your academic identity plays a key role in your education. Students with low self-confidence in their abilities are more likely to struggle in school and withdraw from university. To address this, Dr Cheryl...
Can tiny fossils disrupt global communications?

Can tiny fossils disrupt global communications?

Can tiny fossils disrupt global communications? Published: Microfossils are often smaller than a grain of sand, yet when they accumulate on the seafloor, they can have significant impacts on sediment stability. Dr Julia Reece, a marine geologist at Texas A&M...
How can people train their brains to manage depression?

How can people train their brains to manage depression?

How can people train their brains to manage depression? Published: Major Depressive Disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is estimated to affect 5% of the global adult population. At the University of Pittsburgh in...